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Local Ownership, National Brands: How Franchising is a Pathway to Entrepreneurship

Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 2:00 PM
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET the House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing titled “Local Ownership, National Brands: How Franchising is a Pathway to Entrepreneurship.” The hearing will convene in room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building. 

Hearing Notice 

Witnesses
Ms. Angie Katsanevas
Owner and Founder
Lunatic Fringe
Salt Lake City, UT 

Mr. Clement Troutman
Franchise Owner
Troutman Management LLC
Odenton, MD 

Ms. Tina Patel
Co-Principal, Chief Financial Officer
Promise Hotels
Tulsa, OK 

Mr. Rico Macaraeg
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
StriveWell
Garwood, NJ
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