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California Hearing on Fair Franchising on Tuesday, Act Now!

Posted Thu, 2012/04/12 - 10:31 by Misty Chally

California State Assemblyman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) recently introduced AB 2305, The Level Playing Field for Small Business Act of 2012. This important piece of legislation helps protect franchisees from unfair business practices and enables them to continue creating jobs, contribute to communities and help grow local economies.

Support California Fair Franchising, Attend the Hearing

Posted Wed, 2012/04/04 - 20:56 by Misty Chally

The Coalition of Franchisee Associations respectfully requests California franchisees to attend a hearing at the State Capital to support California AB 2305, The Level Playing Field for Small Business Act of 2012.

Why Debit Card Fees are Higher Than Ever

Posted Thu, 2012/01/12 - 18:10 by Misty Chally

In 2010, franchisees won a long, hard-fought battle against the finance industry, as Congress passed a bill which would regulate the exorbitant debit card fees that were being set by credit card companies and banks.

CFA Begins Complimentary Webinar Series: First Topic - How Health Care Will Impact Franchisees

Posted Mon, 2011/08/08 - 15:50 by Misty Chally

Franchisee Alert: Vote Tomorrow to Revoke New 1099 Requirements

Posted Mon, 2011/04/04 - 11:45 by Misty Chally

 In 2012, a new law will go into effect which will force franchisees to spend all of their time filling out paperwork.

Big Banks and Credit Card Companies Attempting to Block Interchange Law

Posted Tue, 2011/03/01 - 11:06 by Misty Chally

Franchisees need to act now. On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act into law.

Think Card Check Is Dead? Think Again.

Posted Mon, 2011/02/21 - 19:42 by Misty Chally

When Congress finally completed its Lame Duck Session in 2010, pro-business government relations professionals breathed a sigh of relief – the “Employee Free Choice Act” – better known as “Card Check” was dead. Again.

What's in the Tax Bill and Will it Really Help Your Business?

Posted Fri, 2010/12/17 - 11:31 by Misty Chally

As you may have heard, last night the House passed the "Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010" (H.R. 4853) which passed in the Senate earlier this week. The bill is now headed to the White House, where it is expected to be signed into law today.

2010 Lame Duck Session of Congress - Anything but "LAME"

Posted Fri, 2010/12/10 - 11:58 by Misty Chally

Unlike in past years, the 2010 Lame Duck session of Congress is proving anything but lame. In the first two weeks alone, and coming off of a major defeat in the 2010 elections, the democratically-controlled 111th Congress has addressed several issues of vital importance to franchisees.