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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Dear Franchisees,



On behalf of Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA), I hope you had a wonderful holiday! As we are now officially in 2024, we have many exciting things to look forward to. With this being an election year, we encourage all franchisees make plans to attend the CFA Day Forum & Legal Symposium, April 15-17, 2024, in Washington, D.C. CFA members will receive a discounted rate and early bird pricing. Online registration will open soon!

Keep an eye out for future issues of CFA’s The Voice™ as we will start releasing videos about the CFA Day Forum & Legal Symposium. These videos will cover what to expect from the event, where to go, what kind of information you’ll receive and more. We feel this is such an important event for franchisees that we want to make sure everyone is comfortable coming, even if they’ve never been to Washington, D.C. Franchisees and small-business owners of varying sizes and industries are greatly encouraged to attend to join in the fight to make franchising fair for all. There’s strength in numbers, so join CFA, the Voice of Franchisees™, and let your voice be heard!

We look forward to seeing you in Washington, D.C.

Best,

John Motta

CFA Chairman

While CFA remains the year-round Voice of Franchisees™, this event uniquely connects small-business owners with lawmakers. Showcase the human side of small businesses and underscore why our interests matter. Stay tuned for January videos detailing the event. Registration opens soon, so plan ahead to secure your spot at this groundbreaking combination of two successful events for franchisees.



Let’s unite our voices and leave a lasting impact on Capitol Hill!

FRANCHISEE TIP

POLITICAL & GOVERNMENT NEWS

New Year Brings Higher Minimum Wages in 22 States

Twenty-two states and nearly 70 local jurisdictions have updated the minimum wages that restaurateurs and other employers will be required to pay starting this year. The increases have made the national picture even more of a patchwork in terms of what employers are obliged to pay.

Read more: Restaurant Business Online

Congress Attempts To Block Passage of New Joint Employer Rule

H.J. Res. 98 was introduced to Congress by Rep. John James (R-MI) as a Congressional Review Act resolution of disapproval, which would effectively negate the passage of the rule by the National Labor Relations Board and render it ineffective. The resolution has been moved forward by the House Education & Workforce Committee.

Read more: Nation’s Restaurant News

BUSINESS SMARTS

Gamifying the Workplace — How Gamification Benefits the Workforce

Technology plays an important role in modern businesses. Businesses are rapidly adopting new tech-enabled solutions and have become reliant on various software tools to function efficiently. Alongside these, gamification is another emerging software approach gaining popularity. Using game elements in the workplace is not a new concept.

Read more: Entrepreneur

How To Cultivate Innovation and Encourage Risk-Taking in Business Leadership

When leaders flourish, they bring out the best in their teams, promote innovation and foster a robust organizational culture that supports success. Cultivating a thriving leadership culture is vital for any organization's long-term prosperity and sustainability.

Read more: Entrepreneur

CFA Mission Statement:

"To leverage the collective strengths of franchisee associations for the benefit of the franchisee community."