WASHINGTON, D.C.—Tina Patel, co-principal and chief financial officer of Promise Hotels, testified before Congress on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), highlighting how the franchise model helps small business owners grow locally while operating under nationally trusted brands. During the U.S. House Committee on Small Business hearing, titled “Local Ownership, National Brands: How Franchising is a Pathway to Entrepreneurship,” Patel emphasized that hotel franchising remains one of the most accessible pathways to […]

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