Building and maintaining relationships with your legislators is key to ensuring that the franchise business model is well-represented! Lawmakers value input from their constituents and friends, especially when it comes to understanding the impact of important policy issues. IFA encourages you to leverage your existing relationships with lawmakers to educate them on the franchise business model and position yourself as a trusted resource for them and their staff.

Let IFA know about your relationship! Sharing details about your connections with legislators, the topics you've discussed, and the context of your interactions helps IFA’s Government Affairs team follow up effectively. This ensures lawmakers and their offices have a clear understanding of franchising's importance and its role in shaping good policy.