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Jeremiah Mills Lamptey, Owner/Operator of @ChickfilA Latham Farms, started with the brand as a high school team member. On Nov. 9, he shares that story in person at Pathways to Franchising in Albany. bit.ly/PathwaystoFranchising…

Who is shaping IFA26 SCALE? Leaders who have built brands, structured deals, and navigated capital decisions firsthand. Meet the task force behind the summit designed for franchisors and capital partners. 📍 Nov. 18–19 | Nashville | bit.ly/scale-ifa

For Van Sims, leadership means service to his team, clients, and community. A @navy_reserve veteran, Van brought the leadership, discipline, and teamwork he gained through military service to @OfficePride Birmingham-Trussville, where he has built an award-winning business over the past six years. Through franchise ownership, Van approaches his local business community as partners — not competitors: “By being a good steward of the blessings we've been given, and understanding that the business community is a family and a partnership rather than competition, we can all succeed." Congratulations to Van, a 2026 IFA Franchisee of the Year!

Listen in as Christina Russell, CFE, shares why she is coming to IFA26 SCALE. The right capital partner can accelerate growth. The right decisions start long before a deal.📅 Nov. 18 | 3:25 p.m. ET | bit.ly/scale-ifa

Voters want relief on affordability. Congress can act before year-end by passing the bipartisan American Franchise Act to help franchises keep prices competitive and support good jobs.   Read IFA's full statement on the election outcome: franchise.org/2026/11/ifa-ca… Contact your representative: franchise.quorum.us/campaign…

"IFA congratulates this year’s winners and looks forward to working with both parties to protect franchise small businesses and the nine million working Americans they support. With affordability clearly top of mind for voters, Congress has a narrow window to bring immediate relief to America’s 832,000 franchise small businesses by passing the bipartisan American Franchise Act. "Franchises pay workers well, and keep prices low for high-quality goods and services, and the American Franchise Act would enable them to do both for the long-term. With further uncertainty looming in the courts, small businesses can’t afford to wait." - IFA President and CEO @matthewhaller on the 2026 midterm election results Full statement here➡️ franchise.org/2026/11/ifa-ca…

It’s Election Day! Today, voters across the country are heading to the polls to help shape their communities' future and the policies that affect them. If you haven’t voted yet, make a plan to cast your ballot. Confirm your polling location and hours before heading out. And don't forget to mark your calendars for Nov. 9 at 3:00pm ET for a full readout from the IFA Government Relations team on what the election outcome means for your business. Click here to check your polling location: franchise.quorum.us/campaign…

IFA’s Director of Veteran Programs, Wendy Kunz, joined Andia and Ian, hosts of The Next Tour Podcast, to talk about why veterans are a great fit for franchising. Tune in to hear about franchise opportunities across industries and how @VetFranIFA helps our nation’s heroes become business owners. thenexttourpodcast.com/episo…

Kris Stuart of Bloomin' Blinds returns to IFA26 Emerging to help the next generation of franchisors grow. Hear why he returns every year. 📍 Nashville | Nov. 16–18 | bit.ly/efc26-x – at Nashville, TN

Thank you @SenSusanCollins for standing up for local franchises, and Maine @dunkindonuts franchisee Colleen Bailey for showing her the incredible work you do in Maine communities!

"Personalized pricing is a standard part of business practices that has been around for decades. While the technology has changed, the concept has not. Businesses across industries offer customers discounts, rewards, or loyalty programs to support their regulars or bring more people in the door – a practice the customer often benefits from. Further, it is standard in franchised businesses for franchisors to provide data and insights to their franchisees to help them run their businesses successfully. "IFA is glad to see the @FTC narrow its approach to focus on practices that could actually be harmful to customers, rather than put forth a broad rule that could sweep in ordinary loyalty and discount programs, ultimately harming the consumer and small business owner alike.” - @matthewhaller franchise.org/2026/10/ifa-ap…

As the @FTC considers rules on personalized pricing, IFA’s @matthewhaller explains how to protect consumers without taking away the discounts and rewards they value. Read his latest piece: thefranchiselens.substack.co… And IFA's full statement here: franchise.org/2026/10/ifa-ap…

NEW at IFA27 Convention: Two-Day Passes! Bring more of your team for any two days of education, networking and connections in Las Vegas. IFA member franchisors: $999 per person through Dec. 11. Feb. 22–24, 2027 Explore passes: bit.ly/IFA27-X – at Las Vegas, NV

Founder bottlenecks. Culture. Growth. The people behind it all. The new Franchising World features insights from franchise leaders, plus the 2026 Franchise of the Year Awards. Read the issue, then meet featured contributors at #IFA26Emerging: bit.ly/fw-september-october2…

Strong franchisors and franchisees strengthen the franchise business model. That is why Dawn Abbamondi of SMB Franchise Advisors returns to sponsor #IFA26Emerging year after year. Hear why supporting emerging brands matters. 🔗bit.ly/efc26-x – at Nashville, TN

IFA President and CEO @matthewhaller speaks to franchise executives and operations professionals at the @FranchiseReview Summit in Austin about what’s ahead for IFA and the future of the American Franchise Act when Congress returns - stressing why its passage is essential for brands to better be able to support their franchisees with consistency and long-term certainty.