Real Housewives star Angie K testifies in Congress to support American Franchise Act

Angie Katsanevas, star from the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, testified on Capitol Hill Thursday in support of the American Franchise Act.

Katsanevas, who is the owner and founder of Lunatic Fringe, testified before the House Committee on Small Businesses as an expert witness for a hearing on how franchising is a pathway to entrepreneurship. 

“Look, I know people hear the word ‘franchise’ and hear ‘big business,’ but that’s not true,” Katsanevas said. “Franchises are small businesses. My business is a small business, and it is the franchise model that has allowed me to grow my small business.”

Her testimony marks the first time a cast member of the Real Housewives testified before Congress.  The other expert witnesses who testified were Tina Patel, Clement Troutman,