Coronavirus Relief Package

A letter from U.S. Travel Association, American Hotel & Lodging Association, International Franchise Association, and  Asian American Hotel Owners Association to Secretary Mnuchin and Administrator Carranza Requesting Clarifications of the CARES Act for the travel, lodging, and franchising industries.

A letter from the Small Business Administration's General Counsel, John W. Klein, on the Paycheck Protection Program.

Detailed breakdown of each piece of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act as it applies to franchise businesses.

Flow chart explaining the programs, grants, and loans that small businesses have access to via the CARES Act. 

An informative article published by Littler Mendelson explaining the CARES Act, including the relief for businesses and additional unemployment benefits it will provide. 

A comprehensive guide to the major programs and initiatives that will soon be available from the Small Business Administration (SBA), as well as additional tax provisions that are outside the scope of SBA. Covered topics include:
-How to contact your local SBA;
-Questions to point you in the right direction when getting started;
-Links for further information;
-FAQs and more.

A comprehensive one-pager showcasing and explaining items in Phase 3 of the Coronavirus Relief Bill that are beneficial for franchising, as well as several items that still require work.

Helpful links and details to navigate Small Business Relief as the CARES Act legislation is finalized.