The CFA Voice is the e-newsletter for the Coalition of Franchisee Associations and is strictly for informational purposes. The CFA does not endorse or support any of the views expressed in this digest.

The stories highlighted in the CFA Voice are contributed by CFA members. If you would like to share with fellow members the achievements, milestones, anniversaries, special events or more within your organization, please send your content to Jared Johnsen at jaredj@thecfainc.com.

MEMBER ASSOCIATION SPOTLIGHT

www.iaohif.com

Mission: The purpose of the association is to:

• Articulate and advocate the needs, interests and goals of its members
• Protect the economic investments of Home Instead Franchisees
• Unite Home Instead Franchisees in a national system and act in unison in all business matters
• Secure, analyze and disseminate accurate and reliable information to its members
• Establish efficient and economical group purchasing cooperatives

Members: With the association newly formed in Jan. 2022, 274 franchise owners representing 355 franchise locations have joined the association.

Did you know? The IAOHIF is based in Altamonte Springs, Florida!

POLITICAL & GOVERNMENT NEWS

Effort to Kill the 'Joint Employer' Redefinition Draws Support in the Senate

Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) say they will try to kill the National Labor Relations Board’s controversial new definition of “joint employer” by petitioning Congress to exercise its seldom-used power to review and reject rules set by federal regulators.

Read more: Restaurant Business Online

Federal 8(a) Business Program Back in Business

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has reignited its commitment to the 8(a) Business Development Program, a vital initiative established to assist socially and economically disadvantaged small-business owners. This move comes after a recent U.S. District Court decision that impacted the process of establishing eligibility for the program.

Read more: Small Business Trends

SBA Launches New Initiatives to Bolster Native American Small Businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the formation of a pioneering pilot program: the Tribal College Small Business Achievement (TCSBA) grant. This initiative seeks to bridge gaps in financial accessibility for Native American entrepreneurs, many of whom face social and economic disadvantages.

Read more: Small Business Trends

Franchisees Felt Left Out in California Legislative Deal

A recently signed California labor bill has some franchisees on edge, even after compromises were made during negotiations with restaurant industry officials. For franchisee advocates, those negotiations simply lacked enough input from owners.

Read more: Franchise Times

BUSINESS SMARTS

The Business Leadership Skills You Need to Succeed

Running a business is not for the faint of heart. It’s an empowering but unforgiving task fraught with challenges and unknowns at almost every turn. It takes a capable leader to manage all the moving parts so that the business not only makes a profit but becomes self-sustaining. Whether you own your own business or run someone else’s, effective leadership in business is a make-or-break factor for a company’s success. Strong business leadership accelerates success, while poor leadership is oftentimes the proverbial nail in the coffin. Learning effective business and leadership skills sets the stage for fulfilling your company’s true potential.

Read more: Tony Robbins

Ten Ways to Get in the Right Headspace Before You Start Your Workday

The way you start your day sets the stage for the kind of day you have ahead of you. Starting stressed out or in a bad mood can put you in the wrong kind of headspace for the rest of the day, leading you to make poor decisions or lose focus on the tasks at hand. However, by making a few simple changes and taking charge of your morning, you can start your day off calm, rested and ready to tackle any challenges you may have ahead of you.

Read more: Forbes

LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Dear Franchisees,

Lately, news outlets have been reporting many bills and legislation affecting franchisees around the country. Among these issues are the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and joint-employer liability, the Credit Card Competition Act and much more. CFA continues its mission of being THE VOICE of franchisees by speaking out and doing all in its power to protect franchisees.

I also had the opportunity to speak with the NH Journal in favor of the Credit Card Competition Act, a bill that promises to enhance competition and choice in the credit card network market.

The CFA is working on these issues and more on the franchisee’s behalf to advocate for you! We will update you on these issues and more soon.

Don’t forget to put on your calendar: April 15-16, 2024, in Washington, D.C., CFA will be hosting the CFA Day Forum and Legal Symposium! We will have more details soon.

Sincerely,

John Motta

CFA Chairman

CFA Mission Statement:

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