1851

<div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">This election season has given us plenty of political theater and promises much more before the dust settles in November. As we continue to vet the men and women vying to become the 45th President of the United States, the franchising world is paying special attention to the conversation surrounding business issues &#8211; however so far it&#8217;s been a conversation that many feel has been dominated by anti-business rhetoric. </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">&#8220;I am concerned about the anti-business rhetoric that I am hearing today,&#8221; said Jason Parker, co-founder and co-CEO of <a href="http://www.k9franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=businesss-rocky-ride-on-the-campaign-trail-5013" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">K9 Resorts Daycare &amp; Luxury Hotel</a>. &#8220;As a small business owner, we need a president who will support all business owners and encourage us to do what we do best &#8211; and that is to grow our business.&#8221;</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">But where did the anti-business rhetoric come from? </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">John Blair, the vice president of marketing and public relations for <a href="http://www.frannet.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=businesss-rocky-ride-on-the-campaign-trail-5013" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FranNet</a>, believes that a lot of the confusion in the American public&#8217;s minds has come from the bad taste that the Wall Street collapse of 2007-2008 left in their mouths. The collapse, and recession that followed, created distrust and anger towards business owners in general &#8211; not just the big, publicly-traded company heads who were responsible for the collapse. </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">&#8220;Small business owners are not Wall Street &#8212; they&#8217;re Main Street,&#8221; said Blair. &#8220;They&#8217;re your neighbors, those who your kids play soccer with, those who you worship with. Jane and John Doe built this country&#8217;s economic engine through small business &#8212; and they continue to build this country today.&#8221;</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">That economic engine is powered by job creation, and Blair noted that small businesses create as much as 75% of all jobs. &#8220;Small business has shown consistently through the years that it&#8217;s a job creator, a community pillar, and a way to continue to breathe life into the economic revitalization effort across the country,&#8221; added Blair.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">According to the <a href="http://www.franchise.org/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=businesss-rocky-ride-on-the-campaign-trail-5013" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">International Franchise Association</a>, amidst economic recovery, the franchise sector has added nearly 1 million jobs to the economy over the last 5 years and the franchise industry is expected to enjoy a 3.1% growth in jobs, adding 278,000 direct jobs to the economy in 2016. </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">However, a variety of issues have emerged over the last year that have threatened the fabric of the franchise model, including minimum wage increases, the joint employer standard, overtime pay regulation, and ongoing problems created by the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">&#8220;This election could have a big impact on the franchise industry, because in many ways, the franchise model is under attack,&#8221; said Nader Masadeh, CEO of <a href="http://ownabuffalo.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=businesss-rocky-ride-on-the-campaign-trail-5013" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings</a>, a rapidly expanding elevated sports restaurant franchise out of Cincinnati. &#8220;The candidates need to understand how many jobs are created by this industry.&#8221;</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">&#8220;We should be given tax incentives, abatements and anything that we could use to grow our business,&#8221; added Parker. &#8220;The end result would be we hire more employees, allow the employees we currently employ to grow within the company and have a better life for them and their families. We also need the government to stop adding more and more regulation and let us focus on running and growing our business.&#8221;</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">Michael Mabry, COO of <a href="http://www.mooyahfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=businesss-rocky-ride-on-the-campaign-trail-5013" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MOOYAH Burgers, Fries &amp; Shakes</a>, agrees that more focus should be placed on job creation, which increases when businesses are allowed to grow through less regulation and more incentives. &#8220;The idea that fair business practices and entrepreneurship doesn&#8217;t help the employee is ludicrous,&#8221; said Mabry, who added that many of the positive impacts of franchise business owners have been lost on voters so far this season, including the investment in local communities and the family stability that comes as a result of creating jobs.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">Despite the sometimes anti-business tone of much of the conversation surrounding this election, and the issues that threaten the franchise model, Blair summed up the feeling amongst many in franchising that the model &#8211; and small businesses in general &#8211; will continue to thrive in the U.S. economy.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">&#8220;Political maneuvering as it relates to the National Labor Relations Board ruling continue to undermine that very backbone of America&#8217;s economy.  But we also realize that the level-headed, bi-partisan leadership of this country will not allow themselves to sit idly by and watch small business, such a foundation of the American economy, continue to be attacked by the self-motivated interests of a select few.  So we remain very bullish on the future of small business, and definitely the future of franchising.&#8221;</span></div><div style="  font-style: normal; normal;  normal;"></div>

1851 Franchise

Franchise Industry Leaders Discuss the Campaign Season’s Anti-Business Rhetoric.


This brand page has been paid for by 1851. Content within this page that is paid will showcase a Sponsored icon. This means the brand has engaged 1851 FRANCHISE to write the content. Content without the Sponsored Icon is aggregated media placements the brand earned. Questions can be sent to editorial@1851franchise.com

Business’s Rocky Ride on the Campaign Trail  

businesss-rocky-ride-on-the-campaign-trail

TruBlue Home Service Ally

TruBlue’s Home Maintenance Plans: Peace of Mind for Homeowners

trublues-home-maintenance-plans-peace-of-mind-for-homeowners

Caring Transitions

Caring Transitions Targets Peoria, Illinois, for Franchise Growth

caring-transitions-targets-peoria-illinois-for-franchise-growth

Caring Transitions Celebrates a Strong Start to 2025 With 19 New Franchise Sales and Momentum-Building Training Events

caring-transitions-celebrates-a-strong-start-to-2025-with-19-new-franchise-sales-and-momentum-building-training-events

Right at Home

Right at Home 30th Anniversary in Home Care with Right at Home Logo

Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence and Future Innovations in Home Care

celebrating-30-years-of-excellence-and-future-innovations-in-home-care

Why TruBlue is the Ideal Franchise for Multi-Unit Owners: Scalable Growth With a Purpose

why-trublue-is-the-ideal-franchise-for-multi-unit-owners-scalable-growth-with-a-purpose

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

DoorDash Expansion Could Reshape Delivery and Operations for Franchise Brands - 1851 Franchise

DoorDash Expansion Could Reshape Delivery and Operations for Franchise Brands

doordash-acquistions-deliveroo-sevenrooms

Crumbl Franchise Investment - TSG Consumer Partners -  1851 Franchise

TSG Consumer Partners Takes Minority Stake in Crumbl, Signaling Franchise Growth Potential

crumbl-franchise-investment-tsg-consumer

Yum Brands Reports Strong Q1 Results with Big Boost from Taco Bell

yum-brands-reports-strong-q1-results-with-big-boost-from-taco-bell

QSR: McDonald’s Gains Momentum With Chicken Innovation, Value Deals and Franchisee Support

mcdonalds-franchise-recovery-chicken-strategy-value-deals-2025

The Future of Franchising: Trends and Predictions for 2025 and Beyond

the-future-of-franchising-trends-and-predictions-for-2025-and-beyond

Layoffs Surge to Pandemic-Era Highs, Opening Doors for Franchise Growth

layoffs-surge-to-pandemic-era-highs-opening-doors-for-franchise-growth

Franchisee spotlight image with Randy and Sandy Craft, Children's Lighthouse logo on blue background

The Crafts’ Successful Journey from New Parents to Children’s Lighthouse Franchisees

the-crafts-successful-journey-from-new-parents-to-childrens-lighthouse-franchisees

Franchisee spotlight graphic with photo of Amy Lepke and family and Papa Murphy's logo

After 14 Years as a Stay-At-Home Mom, Amy Lepke Returned to Papa Murphy’s — This Time as an Owner

papa-murphys-franchise-amy-lepke

Franchisee Spotlight with Micki Waters and Papa Murphy's Logo

Work Mom: How Micki Waters Became a Mother Figure to Her Entire Papa Murphy’s Team

work-mom-how-micki-waters-became-a-mother-figure-to-her-entire-papa-murphys-team

District Taco Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2025

franchise-deep-dive-district-tacos-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data

Franchisee spotlight image with photo of Robert Trujillo and UWRG logo on blue background

How Robert Trujillo Expanded His Construction Business With UWRG

how-robert-trujillo-expanded-his-construction-business-with-uwrg

Business’s Rocky Ride on the Campaign Trail

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS