Network will integrate into the Franchise
Action Network a strategic initiative that
mobilizes franchisors, franchisees and
industry suppliers at the grassroots level.
“A coalition of the franchise owners, all
promoting a single mission, is the best way
to protect our industry froman increasingly
hos t i l e l eg i s l at i ve and reg u l ator y
environment at the federal, state and
municipal levels,”Caldeira said.
could alter the way they do business so they
are armed with the tools necessary to
educate lawmakers.”
“We know 70 percent of small business
owners believe Washington is hostile to
their efforts to create jobs," said Alfredo
Ortiz, president of the Job Creators
Network. "Job Creators Network will allow
the IFA to defend the franchise industry
through ongoing education by engaging
theirworkforce onpublic policy decisions.”
IFA's partnership with the Job Creators
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