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Last progress June 11, 2025 (8 months ago)
Introduced on June 11, 2025 by Markwayne Mullin
Designates June 11, 2025, as World Franchise Day and includes a preamble that recognizes the historical origins of franchising, summarizes its economic contributions, and names who benefits from the model. The resolution is purely commemorative and creates no funding, legal requirements, penalties, or programmatic changes.
The World Franchise Council, made up of over 40 national franchise associations worldwide, established June 11 every year as World Franchise Day.
Franchising has served as a core business model in the United States for decades and has helped people from many backgrounds start and run independent businesses under established brands and operational guidance.
Through franchising, hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs have achieved business ownership described as the American Dream.
Franchising has contributed to strong job creation and provided foundational skills development to millions of workers in communities with franchises.
Franchising in the Americas has historical roots dating to 1731 with Benjamin Franklin, who is credited with founding the first commercial franchise system by partnering with workers to run their own printing shops.
Direct legal or budgetary impact: none. The resolution is symbolic and does not change laws, appropriations, or regulatory obligations. Affected parties include franchise businesses, business owners, and associated employees who may gain publicity or coordinated event opportunities from the designated day. Industry trade groups and local chambers of commerce may use the designation for outreach, marketing, or educational events. Consumers and local communities experience only indirect effects (e.g., promotions or events tied to the day). No federal agencies, programs, or state and local governments are required to take action or absorb costs.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3348-3349)