H.R. No. 869
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For more than a half-century, the International
Franchise Association has played an important role in protecting,
enhancing, and promoting franchising worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Across the United States, franchising has proven to
be a dynamic method of business development; the majority of
franchisees nationwide are small firms, although they may include
some very prominent brands; franchising often benefits groups
traditionally underrepresented in the business community,
including veterans, minorities, and women; and
WHEREAS, Job growth in franchising has outpaced growth in the
overall economy in recent years; in Texas, franchising makes a
major impact, accounting for nearly $62 billion in annual economic
activity and supporting over 700,000 jobs at more than 66,000
locations across the state; and
WHEREAS, Franchising enables individuals to enter freely
into business relationships that profit from the strength of
established brands, systems, and support; franchisors continually
focus on managing and improving systems through brand standards,
research and development, proactive policies, constructive
communications, and supportive consultation with their
franchisees; as a result, franchisees can maximize the return on
their investments as they create jobs and opportunities at the
local level; and
WHEREAS, Through its endeavors in behalf of its member
companies, the International Franchise Association is helping to
enhance the vitality of an important sector of the economy, and it
is indeed fitting to recognize its contributions to the prosperity
of the Lone Star State and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the International Franchise
Association for its service to the business community and extend to
the organization and its members sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Leach
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 869 was adopted by the House on March
12, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House