"There is a bill called the American Franchise Act, which would help the franchise community immeasurably." Don’t miss this discussion with @DanaPerino and @ColinTReed on why franchising is worth paying attention to. Listen to Perino on Politics here (17:30): podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

Today, the franchise community is celebrating World Franchise Day! Franchising has positively impacted people all across the globe, creating business opportunities and supporting the economic growth of local communities. This day also serves as a reminder that we need legislation that will protect the future of franchising, and the U.S. Congress must pass the American Franchise Act to provide legislative clarity that will allow franchisees to thrive.

ICYMI: A recent @TheEconomist article showcased how the powerful franchise model creates strong entrepreneurial pathways that have allowed American business owners to thrive. In order to protect this business model's continued success, Congress must pass the American Franchise Act to provide long-term certainty and stability to America's 830,000 local franchises. economist.com/business/2026/…

@WeRRestaurants President & CEO Michelle Korsmo was at the White House advocating for the American Franchise Act—protecting the franchise model for restaurant operators and small business owners. Strong coalitions help drive results.

In @Forbes, @petefirst24 details the need for structure that promotes sustainable franchise expansion – highlighting the American Franchise Act as a way support growth by bringing legislative clarity to the franchise model. forbes.com/councils/forbesbu…

ICYMI: Last week at @AHLA’s Hotels on the Hill, hundreds of hoteliers gathered to advocate for the bipartisan American Franchise Act to provide long-term certainty for the hotel industry. Read more from @Hotel__Dive here: hoteldive.com/news/hoteliers…

Recently, Franchise Caucus co-chair and American Franchise Act cosponsor @RepJoshG visited a @BWWings where he was able to meet with the local owners and their employees - seeing firsthand the challenges NJ franchise owners face and why the AFA would bring much-needed certainty New Jersey small businesses. gottheimer.house.gov/posts/r…

This week @AHLA members took on Capitol Hill to advocate for polices that would bolster the hotel industry, especially the American Franchise Act, which would provide much-needed legislative clarity to the joint employer standard for hotels, and the entire franchise community. travelpulse.com/news/hotels-…

“Regulatory ping-pong creates uncertainty that makes it harder to invest, hire, and grow.”   Louisiana franchisee (@chickensaladchi) Bill DiPaola explains why Congress should pass the bipartisan American Franchise Act to protect franchise small businesses and provide long-term certainty on joint employer policy.   "@BillCassidy has consistently stood with Louisiana’s franchise owners. By championing the American Franchise Act, he can once again provide the certainty and stability that local businesses depend on."   Read more in @fulcrum_us: thefulcrum.us/economy/americ…

Franchising is incredibly important to Montana’s hotel and lodging industry with more than 200 hotels operating under the franchise business model. Our #HotelsOnTheHill Montana delegation had a great conversation with Senator @SteveDaines on the importance of the franchise business model to the state's travel and tourism industry. AHLA is advocating to codify the traditional joint employer standard to preserve the franchise business model and protect small business hotels. Thank you, Senator Daines, for your time!

ICYMI: @cfainc sent a letter urging Congress to pass the American Franchise Act, pushing back against claims that the bill “hurts small businesses.” The letter highlights the many ways the bill benefits local franchise owners and helps “ensure that franchising remains a viable path to American Dream.”

The countdown to #HotelsOnTheHill 2026 is on!🙌 3 days until hoteliers will bring real stories from their properties to Capitol Hill. One thing we'll be talking about? Protecting the franchise business model. Franchising is the backbone of the hotel industry, with more than 60% of hotels owned or operated by franchisees who support nearly three million jobs nationwide. This proven win-win business model promotes small business ownership and upward mobility, while hotel brands provide marketing, standards, and loyalty programs that drive traveler trust and demand. With each administration, the definition of "joint employer" has changed, creating regulatory uncertainty and forcing franchisees to plan around potential policy changes instead of growth. During #HotelsOnTheHill next week, we're asking Congress to pass the American Franchise Act and codify the traditional joint employer standard to preserve this pathway to entrepreneurship and protect small business hotels.

ICYMI: @kidfinesse writes in @Entrepreneur on @matthewhaller's latest piece in the @wsj, reiterating why Congress needs to pass the American Franchise Act and to protect America's local franchises and the 9 million jobs they provide: entrepreneur.com/buying-a-fr…

#SmallBusinessWeek serves as an important reminder that franchises are local, small businesses who must be protected. The bipartisan American Franchise Act will protect their independence and ensure they can continue to support their millions of workers. National #SmallBusinessWeek provides the opportunity to appreciate the impact locally owned franchises businesses have on their community, their local economy, and the people within it. Congress must protect these local businesses for the long term by passing the bipartisan American Franchise Act.

Every franchise location has a local owner behind it. Someone who took the risk, hired the team, and invested in their community. This #SmallBusinessWeek, we're inviting our members to show the world what that looks like. 🎬 Join the #FranchiseMeansLocal campaign. Film a quick 15–45-second video from your location. All you need is your phone. The formula is simple. Follow the steps in the toolkit and make sure to share your video with us! franchisemeanslocal.org/wp-c…

In honor of #NationalSmallBusinessWeek, hug a small business owner... and remember, franchisees are samll business owners, too! @franchising411 #IFA #Franchising #SmallBusiness

IFA President Matt Haller writes that the American Franchise Act has bipartisan support and could protect 9 million jobs from disappearing. entrepreneur.com/buying-a-fr…

Franchises ≠ big corporations. Let’s clear that up. This National Small Business Week, the numbers say it all. That’s not corporate—that’s community. #FranchiseMeansLocal

It’s National #SmallBusinessWeek—and we’re celebrating where it matters most: on the ground with local owners. This week, we’re in Michigan at @littlecaesars filming our #FranchiseMeansLocal campaign, highlighting the small business owners behind the brands you know. Because franchising isn’t just business—it’s local ownership, job creation, and stronger communities. And we’re just getting started.

Small Business Week starts with local stories. From hiring local teams to serving loyal customers, Cody and Catie, @AromaJoesCoffee franchisees, are helping power their community. Franchise owners are small business owners—and their impact is felt in neighborhoods across the country every day. #SmallBusinessWeek #FranchiseMeansLocal