Category: Op-Eds

By Jesse Keyser on February 23, 2026 It’s common to hear complaints about politics and politicians, and often for good reason. People get tired of the gridlock and partisanship.  But when elected officials do the right thing, they deserve credit, too. Right now, there is something special brewing in both Jefferson City and Washington, D.C.

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February 12, 2026 by Clement Troutman, Franchisee, Tropical Smoothie Café & PJ’s Coffee Last year, when Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, it offered a lifeline to entrepreneurs like me everywhere. Not only were existing tax cuts extended, but new ones — like “No Tax on Tips” — were implemented, plus questions about

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Bill in Congress recognizes franchisees as independent proprietors while protecting workers and customers. By Jennie Hong – For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Owning and operating a successful small business is tough. With razor thin margins and highly competitive markets, it can be extremely difficult to make ends meet. It’s no coincidence that nearly half of small

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The bipartisan American Franchise Act legislation that was recently introduced in Congress could be a game-changer. By Dave Tucci For the Portland Press Herald Dave Tucci is president of Aroma Joe’s Coffee, headquartered in Scarborough and with 60 locations across Maine. Every day, people eat at their neighborhood café, squeeze in a quick workout at

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By the Editorial Board President Trump pulled off a campaign coup in 2024 when he visited a McDonald’s restaurant, donned an apron, and worked the french fry corner. He used the fast-food chain for another useful purpose on Monday as he spoke to franchise owners about rolling back the destructive Obama joint-employer rule. The President’s

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