The federal government entered a funding lapse on Oct. 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass appropriations, which has triggered furloughs, delayed federal services, and caused widespread uncertainty. The shutdown can impact franchising, since the Small Business Administration (SBA) is funded by the federal government. This alert, which was written more than a week after […] The post Client Alert — How The Federal Shutdown Impacts NY Franchising appeared first on Lusthaus Law P.C..