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Designates a symbolic observance recognizing franchising by endorsing June 11 as “World Franchise Day” and records findings about franchising’s history, industries, and economic contributions. The measure is purely an expression of support and contains no new laws, funding, or regulatory requirements.
The World Franchise Council, made up of over 40 national franchise associations, established June 11 each year as World Franchise Day.
Franchising has been a core business model in the United States for decades and has helped people from many backgrounds start and run independent businesses under an established company's brand and guidance.
Hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs have achieved business ownership through the franchising business format.
Franchising has contributed to strong job creation and has provided basic skills development to millions of workers in every community where a franchise exists.
Franchising has historical roots dating to 1731 with Benjamin Franklin, who is credited with founding the first commercial franchise system in the Americas by partnering with workers to run printing shops.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Last progress June 11, 2025 (8 months ago)
Introduced on June 11, 2025 by Kevin Hern
This resolution is largely symbolic. It mainly affects franchisors, franchisees, franchise employees, entrepreneurship groups, and trade associations by giving them a federal expression of recognition they can cite in outreach and publicity. There are no new regulatory or funding changes, so federal agencies, state and local governments, and consumers experience no direct legal or budgetary impacts. Any practical outcomes will be voluntary: trade groups, local chambers of commerce, and businesses might hold events or marketing campaigns around the designated day, and Congressional offices could promote or host related activities. Overall, impacts are limited to awareness, recognition, and potential promotional activity rather than changes in law, funding, or obligations.