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2025 FRANCHISEE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

"The recent 2025 Franchisee Leadership Summit in partnership with the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) in Washington, D.C. was an unreserved success," stated Illya Berecz, Executive Director of the North American Association of Subway® Franchisees. "The value extended even beyond the crucial legal insights from the expert franchise attorneys who generously shared their wisdom with the group. Just as important was the unique opportunity it provided for attendees to engage with representatives from other franchise systems, allowing us to forge connections, share information and discuss best practices across a multitude of brands. The collective intelligence gathered is invaluable for strengthening franchisee representation nationwide."

Gary Robins, board member of the Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) and president of the Supercuts Franchisee Association (SFA), joined International Franchisee Association (IFA) President & CEO, Matthew Haller, and franchise owners in meeting with Vice President JD Vance at the White House to discuss how franchising drives jobs, opportunity and economic growth in communities nationwide. Vice President JD Vance continues to champion policies that protect small business franchise jobs and strengthen local economies. Meetings like this help ensure the future of franchising remains a national priority.

POLITICAL & GOVERNMENT NEWS

Trump Administration Tells Judge It Will Partially Fund Snap Benefits Using Contingency Funds

A federal judge ruled that the Agriculture Department must disburse funding for SNAP, also known as food stamps. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Monday that it would take "several weeks to execute partial payments."

Read more: NBC News

Twenty-Three Effects Being Felt on Day 35 of the Shutdown

The current government shutdown is poised to become the longest in history. On Nov. 3, it ties the 35-day record set in 2019, during President Donald Trump’s first term. With no serious negotiations happening, it’s a good bet the shutdown will continue for the foreseeable future. Many of the effects like lapses in food aid for the lowest-income Americans are just starting to be felt.

Read more: CNN

BUSINESS SMARTS

Five Critical Moves Small-Business Owners Should Make as Shutdown Freezes SBA Funding

The government shutdown has frozen millions in Small Business Administration loans, creating immediate threats to small businesses’ cash flow and survival. A finance expert says they need a survival plan right now.

Read more: CPA Practice Advisor

With ACA Open Enrollment Underway, Some Business Owners Worry About Upcoming Changes

At the heart of the political fight over the government shutdown is enhanced subsidies that have kept the Affordable Care Act insurance a little more affordable. About half of the tens of millions of people on the ACA plans own or work for a small business, and they're now about to do without those subsidies.

Read more: Idea Stream

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