Coalition of Franchisee Associations

11/23/2022

The CFA extends our gratitude to our members, staff and business partners. You all have had a hand in our association's growth this year and we cannot do it without your support. We wish you all a healthy, happy and safe Thanksgiving!

09/23/2022

The CFA Legal Symposium is just a MONTH AWAY! Mark your calendars and join us at the Margaritaville Resort to have the opportunity to network and connect with franchisees and have your legal questions answered! We hope to see you there!

For franchisee registration details please contact Amy Mancuso at [email protected].
For vendor registration, please contact Jeff Reynolds at [email protected].

09/12/2022

The CFA remembers and honors the brave men and women who lost their lives 21 years ago. Their acts of bravery will never be forgotten.

08/31/2022

CFA Legal Symposium is around the corner!

Whether you are considering buying a franchise, have a current
legal concern, want to protect yourself from future liability or just want to mix and mingle with other franchisees and franchisee attorneys, this event will provide you with an opportunity to get your business-related legal questions answered from experts on topics relevant to all franchisees.

Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/g8EZDWFT

08/11/2022

The Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA), known as “the voice of franchisees,” has announced that Amy Mancuso is the organization’s new association general manager.

Mancuso, who joined CFA’s professional management company, Elevanta, in March 2022, succeeds Misty Chally as manager of the CFA’s activities, which focus on leveraging the collective strengths of independent franchisee associations for the benefit of member franchisees. The CFA brings together some of the largest
associations in the U.S. to provide a forum for members to share best practices, knowledge and resources for improvement, planning and development. Its efforts are focused on government affairs at the state and federal levels, franchisee education and training, executive leadership development and collective buying opportunities.

Chally has transitioned into a role providing government relations services only for CFA and Elevanta, the management services company that provides executive leadership, meeting planning, accounting and finance, communications and other management
services to the CFA and nine other associations.

“We are excited and incredibly fortunate to utilize Elevanta’s management resources, including Amy Mancuso, with her experience and knowledge working with franchisee
associations. She’s been a longtime supporter of franchisee associations, so she’s familiar with our structure and goals,” said John Motta, CFA chairman and member of the Dunkin’ Donuts Independent Franchise Owners Inc., a longtime CFA member.
“Bringing someone like Amy on board as association general manager is the benefit of working with a company like Elevanta, which offers such a wide range of professional
services and experienced staff.

“At the same time, we’re thankful for Misty Chally’s contributions to the organization, and we are fortunate that we’ll still have her engagement in government relations representing the small-business community’s perspective on issues such as labor and
taxation,” Motta added. “As we move forward in the difficult conditions caused by the pandemic, labor shortage and economic inflation, it will be critical to ensure the voice of
franchisees is heard by our elected officials.”

From its founding in 2007, the CFA has grown to include 23 different associations in industries including restaurants and hospitality, car care, beauty and personal care services, convenience stores and fitness representing franchisees of such well-known
brands as BURGER KING, Subway, Meineke Car Care Centers, Buffalo Wild Wings and Supercuts, among many others.

06/23/2022

Another successful CFA Day is in the books! Thanks to Rep. Virginia Foxx, Representative Kevin Hern Rep. Andrew Garbarino and the offices of Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and Senator Tim Scott for speaking to our members about small business issues!

05/16/2022

Support the SBA Franchise Loan Default Disclosure Act!

The Senate Small Business Committee will markup the SBA Franchise Loan Default Disclosure Act sponsored by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto this Wednesday! Ask the committee members to support this important bill! https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/CFA/campaigns/94971/respond

Many franchisees rely on SBA loans to buy a franchise. The SBA uses the franchisor’s franchise disclosure document (FDD) as a tool to determine approval and amount of the loan. Unfortunately, franchisors are not required to disclose any financial...

04/29/2022

Support the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act!

As franchisees recover from the pandemic, the need for workers is at an all-time high. Ask your representative to support the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act! https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/CFA/campaigns/94474/respond

On March 28, Congressman Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) introduced legislation to help franchisees and other small business owners address the current labor shortage.   While not a silver bullet, the bill fills a need currently unaddressed in the U.S...

04/19/2022

IR-2022-89: IRS reminds employers of penalty relief related to claims for the Employee Retention Credit

Thank you to CFA Chairman John P. Motta for making sure franchisees don’t get penalized for delayed Employee Retention Credit ! https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USIRS/bulletins/313f9ad?reqfrom=share

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04/13/2022

CPI Home : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed prices rose 1.2 percent in March compared with February. This means increased costs for franchisees and less disposable income for their customers. https://www.bls.gov/cpi/

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04/04/2022

Personal Information - 2022 CFA Day

Are you facing labor shortages in your business? If so, you won’t want to miss attending CFA Day 2022 where you will learn about and lobby on legislative solutions to the labor shortage. Register today. https://web.cvent.com/event/cbf1a835-fcad-4cab-8fe3-97d793cdbef4/regProcessStep1

2022 CFA Day. Online registration by Cvent

04/04/2022

Thank you to of Zarco Einhorn Salkowski & Brito, P.A. for today’s webinar on encroachment and cannibalization. CFA appreciates all you do to protect rights!

03/22/2022

Personal Information - 2022 CFA Day

Registration is OPEN for the 2022 CFA Day!!!! Register for a day of briefings, hill meetings and networking with franchisees from more than 23 different franchised brands! https://web.cvent.com/event/cbf1a835-fcad-4cab-8fe3-97d793cdbef4/regProcessStep1

2022 CFA Day. Online registration by Cvent

03/17/2022

CFA thanks the small business committee, Senator Ben Cardin and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, for their participation in today’s Small Business Committee hearing: “Small Business Franchising: An Overview of the Industry, SBA’s Role and Legislative Proposals”. Read Senator Cortez-Masto’s testimony and CFA’s support letter regarding increased transparency and oversight of the franchise relationship.

https://bit.ly/34OC8Ll

03/04/2022

ReportFraud.ftc.gov

Did you know the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently created a complaint portal for franchisees to file claims of fraudulent behavior by their franchisor? https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/assistant

Protect your community by reporting fraud, scams, and bad business practices

02/24/2022

Join the CFA – Coalition of Franchisee Associations

CFA welcomes the Bojangles Franchisee Association as its newest member! CFA now represents a record-high 23 franchisee associations with over 46,000 franchisees employing over 2.7 million individuals. Interested in membership? Visit our website at https://thecfainc.com/join/

  Individual Franchisee Member: $100 Members: individual franchisees who desire to support the CFA Benefits: • Receive Legislative Bulletins, Actions Alerts and Issue Updates • Eligible for member rate the annual CFA Day Forum • Stay up-to-date on CFA activities Executive Franchisee Memb...

02/22/2022

Thank you to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection for meeting with CFA’s Board of Directors today to discuss the need for transparency in Item 6 of the FDD.

02/17/2022

The first CFA board planning for 2022 was a success in beautiful Miami, Florida. We’d like to give a BIG thank you to Zarco Einhorn Salkowski & Brito, P.A. for hosting us in their office and for the private yacht tour!

02/14/2022

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CFA Chairman, John P. Motta, was selected as one of 2022’s Top Franchise Influencers by 1851 Franchise. Congrats to John for his leadership and enthusiasm for CFA! https://link.edgepilot.com/s/6d119094/wuCb80gUfUGoj2IheeLgpA?u=https://1851franchise.com/2022s-top-franchise-influencers-105-96-2717962%23stories

02/11/2022

FTC Sues Burger Franchise Company That Targets Veterans and Others With False Promises and Misleading Documents

CFA thanks the for taking action against Burgerim for their false and deceptive practices. All prospective franchisees should be given truthful and accurate information before investing their life’s savings into a franchise.

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2022/02/ftc-sues-burger-franchise-company-targets-veterans-others-false

The Federal Trade Commission has filed suit against fast-food chain Burgerim, accusing the chain and its owner, Oren Loni, of enticing more than 1,500 consumers to purchase franchises using false promises while withholding information required by the Franchise Rule.

02/08/2022

CFA’s first board meeting of the year brings together franchisee association leaders from across the country.

02/02/2022

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CFA supports the and thanks Jan Schakowsky for introducing a bill which gives a private right of action under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Franchise Rule.

https://link.edgepilot.com/s/0ac3ecb0/zvqAwni2RUama9t3VE155A?u=https://schakowsky.house.gov/sites/schakowsky.house.gov/files/SCHAKO_080_xml.pdf

01/25/2022

Earlier today, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officially withdrew its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) regarding employee vaccination/testing mandates placed on franchisees. In its announcement, OSHA stated that “[it] is not withdrawing the ETS to the extent that it serves as a proposed rule” which means that it can be reintroduced as a proposed rule with a “note and comment” period. https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-01532.pdf?utm_campaign=pi+subscription+mailing+list&utm_source=federalregister.gov&utm_medium=email

01/25/2022

NABE Survey Shows Build-Up of U.S. Inflation, Labor Shortages - BNN Bloomberg

A recent poll by the National Association for Business Economics shows that the labor shortage and supply chain issues are severely impacting franchisees and consumer pricing. https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/nabe-survey-shows-build-up-of-u-s-inflation-labor-shortages-1.1712105

Increases in prices charged by U.S. companies have grown more widespread, wages are soaring and a majority of firms report shortages of skilled labor, according to a survey by that National Association for Business Economics.

01/19/2022

OPINION EXCHANGE | New Voices: Help wanted, needed, with small-business labor crisis

CFA board member pens an Opinion piece in Minnesota’s largest newspaper, Star Tribune, urging policymakers to address the critical . https://www.startribune.com/new-voices-help-wanted-needed-with-small-business-labor-crisis/600137120/

Federal policymakers must step in or risk losing countless small businesses.

01/13/2022

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The Supreme Court issued its ruling this afternoon on President Biden’s “vaccine-or-test” mandate, prohibiting enforcement for covered private employers. While a temporary win for franchisees, the mandate needs to be re-evaluated by the 6th circuit court. https://link.edgepilot.com/s/6bbbfe65/Oi_Yhl9nGEynp2GU2vzODQ?u=https://bit.ly/3qpfRvk

01/06/2022

In the News | Coalition of Franchisee Associations

CFA submitted its comment on NASAA’s Proposed Statement of Policy on use of questionnaires and acknowledgements in franchise disclosure documents. CFA believes these tools should not be used to shield franchisors from liability when making financial representations to prospective franchisees. CFA’s comment is included here.https://thecfainc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/NASAA-Public-Comment.pdf

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12/14/2021

H.R.6161 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily reinstate the employee retention credit for employers subject to closure due to COVID-19.

CFA supports the Employee Retention Tax Credit . Thanks to Congresswoman Carol Miller, U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy, Representative Kevin Hern, and Rep. Terri Sewell for sponsoring a bill which will reinstate the for the fourth quarter of 2022, giving franchisees and their employees the stability needed in these uncertain times. https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6161?s=1&r=11

Summary of H.R.6161 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily reinstate the employee retention credit for employers subject to closure due to COVID-19.

12/09/2021

SJC case could upend franchise laws - CommonWealth Magazine

Are all franchisees employees or are franchisees of certain brands employees? https://commonwealthmagazine.org/economy/sjc-case-could-upend-franchise-laws/

QUESTIONS ABOUT how to classify workers have been lingering for years over industries as diverse as ride-hailing and construction. Now, add franchise convenience stores to the list. The Supreme Judicial Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case that could upend the way state labor laws apply to....

12/07/2021

CFA and IFA hosted a “Franchising 101” briefing to educate the California Legislature on the benefits of the franchise model and concerns over .

11/12/2021

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, thank you for being a champion for rights!

11/11/2021

Franchisees discuss their specific issues with the nation’s top attorneys at the “Ask Me Anything” session.

11/11/2021

CFA brought together participating franchisees for a reception at Margaritaville.

11/11/2021

CFA Legal Symposium 2021 was a success. Thank you for attending and supporting. We look forward to another successful meeting in 2022!

11/11/2021

Today’s last session from the CFA was moderated by Keith Miller with experts on rights. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Representative Jan Schakowsky

11/10/2021

CFA is unique in that can ask any industry questions from top attorneys in the country.

11/10/2021

Robert Zarco from Zarco Einhorn Salkowski & Brito, P.A. closes the session of the legal issues during the pandemic world.

11/10/2021

Thank you to Andria Ryan from Fisher Phillips and Justin Miller from Marks & Klein, LLP touch upon topics concerning the Legal Issues in the Pandemic World.

11/10/2021

CFA kicks off with a room filled with franchisees to listen to top attorneys in the country.

11/10/2021

CFA board members are excited to celebrate what will be one of the best Legal Symposium events in Las Vegas.