Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – At a hearing of the Senate Banking Committee’s Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Ranking Member Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) shed light on predatory practices in the franchise industry. Cortez Masto questioned franchise owner Keith Miller about how bad actors in the franchise industry prey on hard-working Americans, particularly on immigrants, veterans, retirees, and other vulnerable […]

Washington, D.C. (Feb. 1, 2019) – The Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) has grown its membership by welcoming the Jack in the Box National Franchisee Association (JIB-NFA). Representing JIB-NFA and sitting on the CFA Board of Directors is Tabitha Burke, the organization’s executive director. “We are pleased to have JIB-NFA as our newest member,” said […]

Coalition of Franchisee Associations Elects New Officers Washington, D.C. (Jan. 18, 2018) – The Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) Board of Directors has elected new officers. John Motta will serve as chairman of the CFA, Terry Hutchison as vice chairman, Connie Schmidt-Kirman as secretary, and Christy Williams will serve as treasurer. “I am excited to […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 6, 2017) – The Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) applauds the introduction of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. It’s time Congress takes on the difficult challenge of updating the tax code and provides an environment that better incentivizes business investments. There are many positives introduced in the Act, such […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 6, 2017) – The Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) is proud to announce that an effort led by CFA Vice Chair Robert Branca, on behalf of the entire franchising industry, has led to the withdrawal by the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of proposed changes to Section 2704. These changes […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 9, 2017) – In May 2017, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) approved its “Commentary on Financial Performance Representations” regarding Financial Performance Recommendations (FPRs) made by franchisors under Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). The NASAA commentary provides state regulators with guidance on what is required by both federal […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 7, 2017) – Yesterday, the Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA), along with the American Hotel and Lodging Association, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association, the International Franchise Association and the Restaurant Law Center, filed an Amicus Curiae Brief in the U.S. Supreme Court, challenging two Fourth Circuit United States Court of Appeals […]

As an advocate for small businesses, the Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) is pleased to report progress of pro-franchisee legislation introduced during the Florida legislative session. Sponsored by state Sen. Jack Latvala (R-16) and Rep. Jason Brodeur (R-28), the Protect Florida Small Business Act will level the playing field for owners of franchised small businesses […]

As an advocate for small businesses, the Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) is pleased to announce its support of pro-franchisee legislation unveiled today for the upcoming Florida legislative session. Sponsored by state Sen. Jack Latvala (R-16) and Rep. Jason Brodeur (R-28), the Protect Florida Small Business Act will level the playing field for owners of […]

Washington, D.C. (Nov. 28, 2016) – The Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA), the largest franchisee-only association in the country, commends the injunction issued Nov. 22, 2016, by  U.S. District Judge Amos L. Mazzant blocking the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) overtime rule, which was set to take effect Dec. 1. Affecting more than 4 million workers, […]

Washington, D.C. (Aug. 8, 2016) – The Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA), the largest franchisee-only association in the United States, has grown its membership by welcoming the Jimmy John’s Franchisee Association (JJFA). “We welcome the addition of the Jimmy John’s Franchisee Association,” said Keith Miller, CFA chairman. “Franchisees are the ones investing, supporting and employing […]

Along with the CFA Day Forum’s mainstay legislative components, members of the Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) gained facetime with legal heavy-hitters in a first-of-its-kind format during this year’s event, held March 17-18, in Washington, D.C. A joint-employer legal panel kicked off the event at the Capitol Visitors Center Thursday morning and featured Michael Lotito, […]

Washington, D.C. (July 24, 2015) — The Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) is applauding Rep. Keith Ellison for introducing the Fair Franchise Act of 2015 and the Small Business Administration (SBA) Franchise Loan Transparency Act. These bills protect franchisees from often imbalanced franchise agreements, which, for the most part, are non-negotiable and provide greater transparency […]

Washington, D.C. (Aug. 6, 2015) — The Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) membership has grown its membership by welcoming the Eastern VA 7-11 Franchisee Owners Association, the South Florida Franchise Owners Association of 7-Eleven and the National TUPSSO Franchise Owners Association. “We are pleased to have these associations as our newest members,” says Keith Miller, […]

Washington, D.C. (Oct. 12, 2015) — Gov. Jerry Brown of California signed a new franchise protection law, CFA-sponsored AB 525, Sunday afternoon that gives franchise owners in California the strongest rights in the United States. “We thank Governor Brown for signing AB 525 and taking this step to better protect the rights and investments of […]