This special edition of Social Geek was recorded LIVE in the Podcast Zone at The International Franchise Expo 2023 in New York.

On today's part 1 of this series, International Franchise Association CEO Matt Haller shares the latest on the FTC’s request for information, Joint Employer in California, and the nominee for Secretary of Labor.

Then Ali Kraus of Benetrends Financial and her panelists recap their standing room only IFE presentation on "How Women Can Be Successful in Today's Franchise Marketplace." Hear from Kayla Ryan of Home Run Franchises, Stephanie Schon of The Bar Method, and Erin Fletter of Sticky Fingers Cooking.

Thanks to Hughes, AnswerConnect, and BIGGBY Coffee.

Links for today's show:

Stop AB 1228: https://stopab1228.com/

Share your comments with the FTC on Franchising: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/FTC-2023-0026-0001

Join the IFA Advocacy Summit in DC: https://www.franchise.org/events/2023-ifa-advocacy-summit