Government Relations Update: We Need You in Washington, D.C.

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July 29, 2026

Why You Need to Be in Washington This September

After a U.S. House Committee recently advanced the American Franchise Act (AFA), IFA’s top legislative priority to preserve the franchise model, now we need you and your colleagues to attend the most consequential IFA Advocacy Summit ever in Washington, D.C. on September 14-16.

Why It Matters: In addition to urging Congress to enact the AFA this year and meeting your members of Congress, during your IFA Advocacy Summit experience you will hear firsthand from former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and veteran strategist John Leganski as they share inside stories of today’s Washington politics, and then get a hard-hitting and comical take on the latest from Capitol Hill with the hosts of the Ruthless podcast.

Take Action: Register today to join IFA and franchise leaders from across the country in advocating for long-term certainty for your business at the most important Advocacy Summit yet.

Rep. Don Davis Highlights the Power of Local Franchise Ownership

Rep. Don Davis (D-NC), one of the congressional leads on the American Franchise Act (AFA), visited a Wendy’s in Elizabeth City, NC on July 23 and saw how a local franchise operates and investing in its people.

The Bigger Picture: Congressman Davis is one of many congressional leaders who strongly supports the franchise model due to the active advocacy of franchise owners and brands like Wendy’s.

Why It Matters: As Congress considers the American Franchise Act, the franchise community will need leaders like Congressman Davis to push the IFA’s top priority past the finish line and enact the bill this year. If you’re interested in having your Member of Congress visit your business, contact advocacy@franchise.org.