(WASHINGTON, FEB. 8) – The International Franchise Association (IFA), along with 14 other business groups, today applauded the introduction of the bipartisan Wage Increase Fairness Act in the House of Representatives.
The legislation, which is sponsored by Reps. Scott Peters (D-CA) and Rodney Davis (R-IL), provides “franchise fairness” regarding minimum wage levels across the country. The bill ensures that all businesses are treated equally with regard to minimum wage policy, preventing ordinances from requiring independently owned franchise businesses to implement new minimum wage levels at a faster pace than non-franchised businesses.
“This common-sense bill ensures that all small businesses are treated equally, regardless of the name on the door. By enacting ‘franchise fairness,’ Congress can better ensure a level playing field for our country’s 733,000 franchise businesses. IFA commends Reps. Peters and Davis for once again sponsoring this bipartisan legislation,” said Matt Haller, IFA Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs…
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