FranchisePR.com Applauds Growing Support for Clear Joint-Employer Standards, Strengthening Confidence for Current and Future Franchise Owners

Port Orange, FL // FranchisePR.com // November 25, 2025 – FranchisePR.com, a leading voice for emerging and established franchise brands, is joining franchise owners nationwide in welcoming new momentum toward a clear, consistent joint-employer standard—one that protects local business ownership and supports future franchise growth.

As part of the Franchise Marketing Solutions Network, FranchisePR.com works closely with franchisors and franchisees who rely on regulatory stability to plan, hire, and scale. The organization says the conversation around the American Franchise Act is a major step toward restoring confidence in the franchise model.

“Clarity creates confidence—and confidence creates growth,” said Mark Milburn, founder of Franchise Marketing Solutions and FranchisePR.com. “Every day, we hear from franchisors and franchisees who just want predictable rules so they can focus on what really matters: building great businesses, supporting their teams, and serving their local communities. A stable joint-employer standard is essential for that.”

Industry leaders across the franchise community echo the need for consistency.

“Franchise owners thrive when the rules are clear,” said Clint Ehlers, multi-unit FASTSIGNS franchisee in Willow Grove, PA, and Cherry Hill, NJ. “The American Franchise Act would give local operators the certainty they need to plan for the future.”

Mitch Cohen, franchisee of Jersey Mike’s and Sola Salons and chairman of the 2026 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference, added:

“The American Franchise Act helps ensure entrepreneurs aren’t blindsided by sudden regulatory changes. It opens the door for more people to confidently pursue franchise ownership.”

IFA President & CEO Matt Haller reinforced how a consistent standard protects the independence at the heart of franchising:

“Franchising is a bridge to upward mobility for people from all backgrounds. A commonsense joint-employer standard protects that opportunity and keeps the franchise model strong.”

Why This Matters for the Future of Franchising

The American Franchise Act (H.R. 5267) would codify a clear definition of joint-employer responsibilities—an issue that has shifted four times in the past decade, creating regulatory instability and increased costs for local owners. The 2015 change alone led to a 93% rise in legal expenses and an estimated loss of 376,000 jobs.

For future franchisees, the Act would create:

• A more predictable regulatory environment

• Stronger protections for local ownership

• Confidence to invest in franchise opportunities

• A healthier, more stable growth path for brands nationwide

“At FranchisePR.com, we believe the strength of franchising comes from the entrepreneurs building businesses in their own communities,” Milburn added. “Anything that protects their independence is a win for the entire industry.”

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