Hot Topics & Higher Prices: Tariffs Take the Stage at IFA Legal Symposium

Tariffs may seem like a headline reserved for economists and politicians, but at last week’s International Franchise Association (IFA) Legal Symposium in Washington D.C ., they were front and center in nearly every room. From breakout panels to sidebar conversations, franchise lawyers zeroed in on how shifting tariff policies are impacting supply chains, vendor relationships, and the very language in franchise disclosure documents. As legal and business leaders grapple with balancing compliance and cost predictability, the IFA Legal Symposium shed light on the real-world legal implications of