Studies on tax reform and health care highlight legislative impact on franchisees; group's membership and PAC revenue rising Caldeira The $12 million-revenue International Franchise Association is a growing and increasingly data-driven organization that uses studies and industry economic statistics to promote franchising and influence public policy. Its latest study—being conducted by consulting firm BDO and expected by early June—will focus on the impact on franchisees and franchisors of overhauling the tax code. "It's going to give us a better read on potential tax scenarios and how they would affect our membership," CEO Steve Caldeira told CEO Update in an… Read More