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IFA Releases'To-Do List' for Congress and Administration on Eve of SBA National Small Business Week  May 18, 2012

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IFA Applauds Court Rejection Of Ambush Election Rule  May 15, 2012

IFA Applauds Court Rejection Of Ambush Election Rule 

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High Gas Prices Hinder Franchise Small Business Sales, Growth  May 9, 2012High Gas Prices Hinder Franchise Small ... Read more>

IFA Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week  May 7, 2012IFA Celebrates National Travel and Tourism ... Read more>

Ed Gillespie and Terry McAuliffe to Headline IFA's Public Affairs Conference  April 30, 2012Ed Gillespie and Terry McAuliffe to ... Read more>

IFA Calls on Congress to Extend Expiring Tax Provisions  April 26, 2012IFA Calls on Congress to Extend ... Read more>

Franchise Business Index Shows No Gain in March  April 25, 2012Franchise Business Index Shows No Gain ... Read more>

Recruiting Minority Franchisees into Your System  April 24, 2012

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IFA Issues Key Vote to Senate Urging Disapproval of NLRB Ambush Election Rule  April 23, 2012IFA Issues Key Vote to Senate ... Read more>

IFA Announces Enhanced Communications & Public Affairs Function Along with Several Promotions  April 23, 2012IFA Announces Enhanced Communications & Public ... Read more>

IFA to Congress: Small Business Tax Cut Act will Help Franchises Hire Workers  April 18, 2012IFA to Congress: Small Business Tax ... Read more>

Leaders in Small Business, Financial Services, Expand Partnership to Strengthen Lending, Spur Job Creation  April 17, 2012Leaders in Small Business, Financial Services, ... Read more>

Consider Adding SmartBrief to Your Marketing Mix  April 17, 2012

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Lending Shortfall Impedes Franchise Business Growth  April 16, 2012

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Buffett Rule Would Harm Small Business Owners in Franchising  April 10, 2012"Buffett Rule" Would Harm Small Business ... Read more>

IFA Statement on March Jobs Report  April 6, 2012IFA Statement on March Jobs Report... Read more>

IFA Calls for Comprehensive Tax Reform as U.S. Tax Rate Tops the World List  April 2, 2012IFA Calls for Comprehensive Tax Reform ... Read more>

IFA Renews Partnership with ADP  April 2, 2012IFA Renews Partnership with ADP... Read more>

Georgia General Assembly Unanimously Approves Law Codifying Franchise Relationships as Contractual Business Relationships  April 2, 2012Georgia General Assembly Unanimously Approves Law ... Read more>

IFA Supplier Forum Members Dedicated to Veterans  March 30, 2012

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IFA Calls for Repeal of Job-Killing Employer Mandate  March 29, 2012

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IFA Says SBA Lending Key to Franchise Business Growth  March 28, 2012

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Economic Health of the Franchise Industry is Stronger Compared to a Year Ago  March 22, 2012Economic Health of the Franchise Industry ... Read more>

Small Business Tax Cut Act Would Spur Job Creation by Franchise Business Owners  March 21, 2012Small Business Tax Cut Act Would ... Read more>

Labor Dept. Proposal Harms Seniors, Workers, Franchise Small Business Owners, IFA Member Testifies  March 20, 2012Labor Dept. Proposal Harms Seniors, Workers, ... Read more>

Caldeira Urges Lenders to Bank on Franchising at Consumer Bankers Association Convention  March 19, 2012

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IFA Names Dean Heyl Director, State Goverment Relations, Public Policy & Tax Counsel  March 16, 2012IFA Names Dean Heyl Director, State Goverment Relations, Public ... Read more>

IFA Supports CDW Lawsuit Challenging Appointees to NLRB  March 15, 2012 IFA Supports CDW Lawsuit Challenging ... Read more>

Attention All VetFran Members  March 15, 2012

Attention All VetFran Members 

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IFA Statement on February Jobs Report  March 9, 2012IFA Statement on February Jobs Report... Read more>

JumpStart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act will Boost Access to Capital for Franchise Small Businesses  March 8, 2012JumpStart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act ... Read more>

IFA Applauds Republican House Leaders Efforts to Cut Taxes, Boost Access to Capital for Small Businesses  March 2, 2012IFA Applauds Republican House Leaders Efforts ... Read more>

Update on NLRB Employee Right Poster Requirement Court Ruling  March 2, 2012Update on NLRB Employee Right Poster ... Read more>

IFA Asks Speaker Boehner to Address Business Activity Tax Challenges to Spur Job Creation & Reduce Federal Budget Deficits  February 29, 2012IFA Asks Speaker Boehner to Address ... Read more>

PAFI and IFA Announce Alliance with National Basketball Retired Players Association  February 24, 2012Professional Athlete Franchise Initiative and IFA ... Read more>

Eliminating Overtime Exemption for Companion Care Workers Would Harm Seniors, Small Business Owners and Workers  February 23, 2012Eliminating Overtime Exemption for Companion Care ... Read more>

Corporate Tax Reform Would Leave Behind Many Franchise Small Business Owners Filing as Individuals  February 22, 2012Corporate Tax Reform Would Leave Behind ... Read more>

Brewer Promoted to Senior Director of Education and Diversity  February 22, 2012Brewer Promoted to Senior Director of ... Read more>

President’s Budget Proposal Would Raise Taxes on Franchise Small Businesses  February 21, 2012President’s Budget Proposal Would Raise Taxes ... Read more>

IFA Applauds Congressional Challenge to NLRB Ambush Election Rules  February 21, 2012IFA Applauds Congressional Challenge to NLRB ... Read more>

Statement by IFA President and CEO Regarding Passage of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012  February 21, 2012Statement by IFA President and CEO ... Read more>

Attention Food and Beverage Franchisor Members  February 15, 2012

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Church's Chicken Multi-Unit Franchisee Aslam Khan Honored as Diversity Award Recipient  February 14, 2012Church's Chicken Multi-Unit Franchisee Aslam ... Read more>

Super Wash Executive Susan E. Black-Beth Honored for Mentoring Women Entrepreneurs  February 14, 2012Super Wash Executive Susan E. ... Read more>

Belfor Franchise Group Founder John Rotche Earns Franchise Industry Entrepreneur of the Year Award  February 13, 2012Belfor Franchise Group Founder John ... Read more>

134 Franchise Executives to Reach Certified Executive Status at IFA's Annual Convention  February 13, 2012134 Franchise Executives to Reach ... Read more>

Franchise Industry Pioneer and Tasti D-Lite CEO James H. Amos Jr. Named to IFA Hall of Fame  February 12, 2012Franchise Industry Pioneer and Tasti ... Read more>

IFA Honors Abrakadoodle President Rosemarie Hartnett with Crystal Compass  February 11, 2012IFA Honors Abrakadoodle President Rosemarie ... Read more>

IFA Hails Effort by Reps. Shock, Schilling, to Remove 1099-K Tax Burden on Franchise Small Business Owners  February 7, 2012IFA Hails Effort by Reps. Shock, ... Read more>

Franchise Industry Convention to Address Veteran Unemployment Challenge  February 6, 2012Franchise Industry Convention to Address Veteran ... Read more>

IFA Calls for Extension of Complete Tax-Extenders Package, Not Piecemeal Approach  January 31, 2012IFA Calls for Extension of Complete ... Read more>

IFA-Backed Franchise Relationship Policy Adopted by American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)  January 31, 2012IFA-Backed Franchise Relationship Policy Adopted by ... Read more>

Increase in Consumer Spending Key to Job Growth by Franchise Businesses  January 27, 2012Increase in Consumer Spending Key to ... Read more>

IFA Adds Senior Director of Marketing and Digital Communications to its Ranks  January 27, 2012IFA Adds Senior Director of Marketing ... Read more>

Add SmartBrief Advertising to Your Marketing Mix  January 25, 2012

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Going Global with IFA  January 25, 2012

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CEO Update: IFA Proposes Policy Agenda for Congress, President Obama  January 24, 2012CEO Update: IFA Proposes Policy Agenda ... Read more>

President's Efforts to Boost Tourism will Help Franchise Businesses Create Jobs and Boost Sales  January 20, 2012President's Efforts to Boost Tourism will ... Read more>

IFA's SmallBusinessLendingHub.com Garners Two Awards for Creativity in Design and Communications  January 13, 2012IFA's SmallBusinessLendingHub.com Garners Two Awards for ... Read more>

IFA Statement Following Announcement by President Obama to Appoint SBA Administrator Karen Mills to Cabinet-level Position  January 13, 2012IFA Statement Following Announcement by President ... Read more>

Attention All Members: There's Still Time to Stand Out and be Seen  January 12, 2012

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IFA Names New Director of Political Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy  January 5, 2012IFA Names New Director of Political ... Read more>

Increasing Brand Visibility  January 4, 2012Increasing Brand Visibility... Read more>

IFA Strongly Disappointed in NLRB Recess Appointments by President Obama  January 4, 2012

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Band-Aid Approach to Payroll Tax Holiday not a Prescription for Job Creation by Franchise Small Businesses  January 3, 2012

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Lawsuit Challenging Labor Board Election Rules Supported by IFA  December 21, 2011

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Failure to Extend Payroll Tax Holiday Could Jeopardize Projections for Franchise Small Business Job Creation  December 20, 2011

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IFA CEO Update: End of Year Report Video  December 19, 2011IFA CEO Update: End of Year ... Read more>

Franchise Businesses Show Signs of Recovery in 2012 After Years of Restrained Growth  December 19, 2011Franchise Businesses Show Signs of Recovery ... Read more>

Veterans Invited to IFA Convention and Franchise Expo South  December 16, 2011

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Franchising Gives Back to Support Orlando Veterans Facility  December 16, 2011"Franchising Gives Back" to Support Orlando ... Read more>

Proposed Labor Regulations Will Raise Health Care Costs on Seniors, Hinder Job Creation by Fast-Growing Sector of Franchising  December 16, 2011Proposed Labor Regulations Will Raise Health ... Read more>

Attention All Members – Please Update Your Member Listing  December 15, 2011

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YUM! Brands CEO David Novak to Headline Super Session at IFA Convention  December 15, 2011

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Franchise Trade Mission Joins U.S. Franchise Launch in Indonesia  December 12, 2011Franchise Trade Mission Joins U.S. Franchise ... Read more>

New Research Shows Changes in Franchise Ownership Demographics Among Women, Minorities  December 8, 2011

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Hanoi is Hungry for American Franchise Brands  December 8, 2011Hanoi is Hungry for American Franchise ... Read more>

Attention ALL IFA Members: Time to Update your Member listing  December 6, 2011Attention ALL IFA Members: Time to ... Read more>

U.S. Department of Commerce Recognizes IFA’s Efforts to Help Franchise Companies Grow in Foreign Markets  December 5, 2011

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IFA Leading Franchising Trade Mission to Southeast Asia  December 1, 2011

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IFA Calls for House to Block NLRB Ambush Elections, Micro-Unions  November 29, 2011IFA Calls for House to Block ... Read more>

President Obama Recognizes Franchise Industry Commitment to Reduce Veteran Unemployment  November 21, 2011President Obama Recognizes Franchise Industry Commitment ... Read more>

New Research Reports Will Forecast Growth of Franchising Industry  November 20, 2011New Research Reports Will Forecast Growth ... Read more>

IFA Supplier Forum Restructures to Bring Added Value to Organization, Members  November 20, 2011IFA Supplier Forum Restructures to Bring ... Read more>

New Legislation Would Allow Veterans to Use G.I. Bill Funds for Franchise Training Programs  November 17, 2011New Legislation Would Allow Veterans to ... Read more>

IFA Praises Coons, Rubio Bipartisan Jobs Bill for Support of Small Business and Veterans  November 15, 2011

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Attention Annual Convention Exhibitors: Secure Your Warm Leads Today!  November 14, 2011

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Franchise Industry Joins First Lady Michelle Obama to Announce Veteran Hiring Commitments  November 10, 2011Franchise Industry Joins First Lady Michelle ... Read more>

IFA Applauds Senate Passage of Veterans Tax Credits for Employers  November 10, 2011

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Positive Jobs Numbers Would be Even Higher with Pro-Growth Policies  November 4, 2011

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Need Help Planning Your 2012 Marketing Strategy?  November 3, 2011Need Help Planning Your 2012 Marketing ... Read more>

Former Apple Executive Guy Kawasaki to Speak at IFA Convention  November 1, 2011Former Apple Executive Guy Kawasaki to ... Read more>

IFA Formalizes Platform to Help Professional Athletes Become Franchisees  October 31, 2011

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IFA Wins Distinguished Service Honor from Small Business Lenders  October 31, 2011IFA Wins "Distinguished Service" Honor from ... Read more>

House Small Business Committee Hearing Examines Access to Credit Challenges  October 27, 2011House Small Business Committee Hearing Examines ... Read more>

Attention: Marketing and Public Relations Leaders  October 26, 2011Attention: Marketing and Public Relations Leaders... Read more>

IFA Launches Tools to Help Franchise Businesses Determine Costs of Health Care Law  October 25, 2011

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Senators Join Franchise Businesses to Support Pro-Growth Policies  October 21, 2011

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IFA Announces Facebook as New Member; Will offer Franchise Small Businesses Tools to Spur Job Creation  October 21, 2011

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Franchise Business Owners Join Senators to Support Job Creating Policies  October 19, 2011

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Attention Marketing and Public Relations Thought Leaders  October 18, 2011

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Piecemeal Approach to Tax Reform Will Not Create Jobs  October 14, 2011

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Labor Board Decisions Impacting Franchise Businesses  October 14, 2011Labor Board Decisions Impacting Franchise Businesses... Read more>

IFA CEO Update: Impact of New Swipe Fees on Franchise Businesses  October 11, 2011IFA CEO Update: Impact of New ... Read more>

Planning your 2012 marketing strategy? We’re here to help grow your business!  October 10, 2011

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September Jobs REPORT Highlights Need for Long-Term Tax Reform for Small Businesses  October 7, 2011September Jobs REPORT Highlights Need for ... Read more>

IFA Calls on Congress To Pass Legislation Protecting Franchise Small Businesses From Union Organizing Campaigns  October 7, 2011IFA Calls on Congress To Pass ... Read more>

IFA Adds New Department Led by Beth Solomon to Advance Strategic Initiatives and Strengthen Industry Relations  October 3, 2011

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IFA Urges Super Committee to Tackle Tax Reform for Small Franchise Businesses  October 3, 2011

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IFA Announces Educational Sponsor for Institute of Certified Franchise Executives Program  September 27, 2011

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IFA Letter to Super Committee to Tackle Tax Reform for Small Franchise Businesses  September 26, 2011IFA Urges Super Committee to Tackle ... Read more>

IFA CEO Update: Recap of the 2011 Public Affairs Conference  September 26, 2011IFA CEO Update: Recap of the ... Read more>

Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly to Kick off Franchise Industry Convention  September 26, 2011

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Two Men And A Truck® Chairwoman Elected to Leadership Post at IFA  September 23, 2011Two Men And A Truck® Chairwoman ... Read more>

IFA Welcomes Four New Board Members  September 23, 2011

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Committee Passage of E-Verify Legislation A Positive Step Forward  September 22, 2011

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Attention Supplier Forum Members: Help Franchisors Sharpen Their Competitive Edge  September 20, 2011

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Legislation Would Boost Veteran Small Business Ownership, Create Jobs  September 15, 2011

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Franchise Industry Names Sen. Landrieu and Rep, Graves as 2011 Legislators of the Year  September 15, 2011

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IFA Applauds Lawmakers for Renewed Effort to Repeal Job-Killing Employer Mandates for Franchise Small Businesses  September 15, 2011

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Adding the IFA SmartBrief to Your Marketing Mix  September 14, 2011

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Health Care Law Puts Millions of Jobs at Risk for Thousands of Franchise Businesses Across the Country  September 12, 2011

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Ad Campaign Showcases Franchise Small Businesses as Proven Job Creators  September 12, 2011

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President Should Focus on Pro Growth Policies to Create Jobs  September 8, 2011IFA Chairman, Multi-Unit Franchisee to Join ... Read more>

New Business Leader Survey Highlights Need for Pro-Growth Policies  August 31, 2011

New Business Leader Survey Highlights Need ... Read more>

Proposed Labor Board Rules Would Stifle Franchise Business and Job Growth  August 22, 2011

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Court Ruling First Step to Repealing Harmful Provisions in Health Care Law  August 12, 2011

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IFA Launches “Franchising Gives Back” to Kick off the 52nd Annual Convention  August 11, 2011

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Attention Supplier Members – Nine Days Left Until the Supplier Source Book Space Deadline  August 11, 2011Attention Supplier Members – Nine Days ... Read more>

Attention All Members: 24 Hours Left to be Included in the Franchise Opportunities Guide  August 10, 2011

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Veteran Incentive Programs should Boost Veteran Small Business Ownership  August 8, 2011

Veteran Incentive Programs should Boost Veteran ... Read more>

Franchise Small Businesses to Boost Grassroots Engagement with Lawmakers During August Recess  August 8, 2011

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Attention VetFran Members: Highlight Your Opportunity in the VetFran Section of the Fall/Winter Guide  August 7, 2011

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Political Analyst Stuart Rothenberg to Address More than 500 Small Business Owners at IFA Public Affairs Conference  August 1, 2011Political Analyst Stuart Rothenberg to Address ... Read more>

IFA Praises Agreement on Debt Ceiling Increase and Spending Cuts  August 1, 2011

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IFA Adds Veteran Lobbying and Political Professional to Expanded Government Relations and Public Policy Staff  July 29, 2011IFA Adds Veteran Lobbying and Political ... Read more>

IFA Supports Debt Ceiling Increase to Ensure Economic Certainty for Franchise Small Businesses  July 29, 2011

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IFA -You’re proud of your IFA Franchisee of the Year  July 28, 2011IFA -You’re proud of your IFA ... Read more>

Caldeira Named to HealthStore Foundation Board  July 28, 2011

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IFA Acts to Protect Small Business Against Anti-Business “Card Check” Regulatory Tactics  July 27, 2011

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Best-Selling Author and Navy Seal Eric Greitens to Address IFA Public Affairs Conference  July 13, 2011

Best-Selling Author and Navy Seal Eric ... Read more>

Jobs Numbers Reflect Need for Certainty, Pro-Growth Policies for Small Businesses to Grow  July 8, 2011Jobs Numbers Reflect Need for Certainty, ... Read more>

FDA Should Consider Economic Burden of Menu Labeling on Franchise Restaurant Owners  July 1, 2011

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Attention Franchisor and Supplier Forum Members – The Deadline is this Friday  June 30, 2011

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Franchise Companies are Eager for New Convention Ideas and Destinations  June 27, 2011Franchise Companies are Eager for New ... Read more>

Give Your Brand The Exposure That it Deserves  June 26, 2011

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IFA Calls for Secretary Geithner, Congress, to Reverse Job-Killing Financial Regulations on Small Business  June 21, 2011

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IFA- Make Sure to Place Your Logo in the Fall/Winter FOG  June 20, 2011

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IFA Calls for IRS to Protect Employer-Sponsored Health Care Coverage  June 17, 2011IFA Calls for IRS to Protect ... Read more>

Statement By Stephen J. Caldeira IFA President & CEO In Response to the Call for the Elimination of the Small Business Administration  June 16, 2011Statement By Stephen J. Caldeira International ... Read more>

Franchise Small Business offer “Low-Hanging Fruit” Solutions to President’s Council on Jobs & Competitiveness  June 14, 2011Franchise Small Business offer “Low-Hanging Fruit” ... Read more>

IFA Launches Small Business Lending Toolkit to Boost Job Creation  June 13, 2011

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Delay in Swipe Fee Reform Would Thwart Job Growth by Franchise Small Businesses  June 8, 2011Delay in Swipe Fee Reform Would ... Read more>

IFA Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Recognize Franchise Business Model  June 8, 2011IFA Urges U.S. Supreme Court to ... Read more>

Senate Vote Heeds Concerns of Franchise Small Businesses on Swipe Fees  June 8, 2011Senate Vote Heeds Concerns of Franchise ... Read more>

IFA – Time to Update your Member Listing  June 7, 2011

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IFA Files Amicus Brief in Mass. Case Defending Franchise Relationships  June 7, 2011IFA Files Amicus Brief in Mass. ... Read more>

FOX Business Anchor Stuart Varney to Headline IFA Public Affairs Conference  June 6, 2011FOX Business Anchor Stuart Varney to ... Read more>

International Franchise Association Names Judith Thorman SVP, Government Relations & Public Policy  June 1, 2011

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Regulatory Hurdles Stymie Job Creation by Franchise Small Businesses  May 31, 2011Regulatory Hurdles Stymie Job Creation by ... Read more>

Does your Company Specialize in Either Local Search, Social Media, or Mobile Technologies?  May 30, 2011

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House Republican Jobs Plan Would Provide Economic Certainty for Franchise Small Businesses  May 26, 2011House Republican Jobs Plan Would Provide ... Read more>

New Ad Campaign Connects Franchising To Job Creation  May 23, 2011New Ad Campaign Connects Franchising To ... Read more>

Health Insurance Tax Hinders Job Creation by Franchise Small Businesses  May 23, 2011Health Insurance Tax Hinders Job Creation ... Read more>

Please Take 5 Minutes to Update your Member Listing  May 22, 2011Please Take 5 Minutes to Update ... Read more>

IFA Joins Effort to Boost Job Creation in U.S. Travel Industry  May 18, 2011

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IFA Launches Expanded Credit Access Campaign to Spur Job Creation and Franchise Business Growth  May 16, 2011

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Franchise Industry Praises Focus of President’s Jobs Council  May 11, 2011

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Does your business provide solutions for social, mobile, and local search technologies?  May 10, 2011

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IFA Announces Partnership to Help Professional Athletes Own Franchise Businesses  April 29, 2011

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IFA – Increase Webinar Attendance with IFA SmartBrief  April 28, 2011IFA – Increase Webinar Attendance with ... Read more>

Repeal of 1099 IRS Reporting Requirement Signed by President Obama  April 15, 2011

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Franchise Businesses Call on Congress to Clarify Business Activity Tax Issues  April 13, 2011

Franchise Businesses Call on Congress to ... Read more>

Attracting the New “Emerging Minority” Majority  April 12, 2011

Attracting the New “Emerging Minority” Majority ... Read more>

Franchise and Lending Leaders Partner to Increase Credit Access to Small Business  April 8, 2011

Franchise and Lending Leaders Partner to ... Read more>

IFA Wins Victory with Full Repeal of 1099 Requirement  April 7, 2011

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Strategies to Attract the New “Emerging Minority” Majority  April 7, 2011

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Franchise Businesses Outline “Solutions For The Economy” To Congress  April 6, 2011

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Budget Proposal Paves Way for Franchise Businesses to Create Jobs  April 5, 2011

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Repeal of 1099 Requirement A Major Victory for Franchise Small Businesses  April 5, 2011

Repeal of 1099 Requirement A Major ... Read more>

IFA – Adding SmartBrief to Your Marketing Mix  April 4, 2011

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New FDA Menu Labeling Regulations Need Clear Guidance for Franchise Restaurants  April 1, 2011

New FDA Menu Labeling Regulations Need ... Read more>

IFA Chairman Leads Delegation to Lobby in Puerto Rico  March 28, 2011

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Report Illustrates Financing Challenges Still Remain for Franchise Small Businesses  March 21, 2011

Report Illustrates Financing Challenges Still Remain ... Read more>

Attention Supplier Forum Members: Get Exposure at the NRA and ICSC RECon Shows  March 20, 2011

Attention Supplier Forum Members:  Get Exposure ... Read more>

IFA Statement on House Passage of 1099 Repeal Bill  March 4, 2011

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Last Chance to be Listed in the Food and Beverage Opportunities Directory  March 3, 2011

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Get Your Message in Front of Attendees at the ICSC and NRA Shows  March 2, 2011

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IFA Honors Leonard Swartz with Leadership Award  February 16, 2011

IFA Honors Leonard Swartz with Leadership ... Read more>

Franchise Executive Honored as the Diversity Award Recipient  February 16, 2011

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International Franchise Association Welcomes New Board Members  February 16, 2011

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Jenna Barber Awarded IRL Marshall CFE Scholarship  February 16, 2011

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IFA Honors Executive for Mentoring Women Entrepreneurs  February 16, 2011

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IFA Names McDonald’s® Franchise Owner Jack Earle Chairman  February 16, 2011

IFA Names McDonald’s® Franchise Owner Jack ... Read more>

Candy Bouquet International Founder Wins Franchise Industry Entrepreneur of the Year Award  February 15, 2011

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140 Franchise Executives to Attain CFE Status  February 15, 2011

140 Franchise Executives to Attain CFE ... Read more>

IFA - US Veterans Make Great Franchisees  February 15, 2011

2011-02-15 TSFranchisee 2011-02-15 TSIndustry 2011-02-15 Many franchisors are ... Read more>

“State of the Association” report highlights strength of franchise industry  February 15, 2011

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2011 Spring/Summer Franchise Opportunities Guide - Last Chance!  February 14, 2011

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Romney Cites Franchise Businesses as Key to Economic Recovery, Job Growth  February 14, 2011

Romney Cites Franchise Businesses as Key ... Read more>

International Franchise Association's Four Major Award Winners  February 13, 2011

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Multi-Unit Franchisee Lawrence “Doc” Cohen Named to International Franchise Association’s Hall of Fame  February 13, 2011

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Caldeira Named to SBLC Board of Directors  February 10, 2011

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IFA Launches OnTrack-Performance Benchmarking for Franchisors  February 9, 2011

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New Health Care Law Discourages Growth Among Small Businesses  February 8, 2011

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New Ad Campaign Touts the Economic Impact of Franchising  February 7, 2011

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IFA Supports Senate Efforts To Repeal Health Care Law; 1099 Provision  February 2, 2011

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IFA Names Former Congressman Melancon Head of Government Relations and Public Policy; Promotes Straczewski to Senior Government Relations Position  February 2, 2011

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IFA – Opportunities for Veteran Prospective Franchisees  February 1, 2011

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Statement by Stephen J. Caldeira President & CEO, International Franchise Association Regarding President Obama's State of the Union Address  January 26, 2011IFA Response to State of the ... Read more>

Virginia Ruling Clarifies Franchising Business Relationship  January 26, 2011

Virginia Ruling Clarifies Franchising Business Relationship. ... Read more>

IFA Praises FDA Decision to Delay Enforcement of Menu Labeling Regulations  January 21, 2011

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IFA Files Amicus Brief to Kentucky Supreme Court Involving Subway  January 19, 2011

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International Franchise Welcomes New Members  January 18, 2011

International Franchise Welcomes New Members. 

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IFA Delivering International Expansion Opportunities  January 18, 2011

IFA Delivering International Expansion Opportunities. 

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Webinar: 2011 Forecast Jan.18-1:30pm EDT  January 13, 2011

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Franchise Businesses Poised For Stronger Growth In 2011  January 12, 2011

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IFA Joins “Start Over” Coalition to Pass H.R. 2, repeal Health Care Law  January 7, 2011

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FranPAC President’s Council Officially Launched at DC Summit  January 6, 2011

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Franchise Industry Commends House Effort To Repeal Health Care Law  January 4, 2011

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Extension of SBA Authority Critical to Franchise Small Businesses  January 2, 2011

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Place Your Logo in The Spring/Summer Franchise Opportunities Guide!  January 1, 2011

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Franchise Businesses Recommend Improvements In Menu Labeling Implementation  December 17, 2010

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Tax Rate Extenders Bill Will Provide Short-Term Certainty For Franchise Small Businesses  December 17, 2010

IFA praised the strong bipartisan support ... Read more>

CNBC’S Behind the Counter: What they left “Untold” About Franchising  December 16, 2010

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Iowa Court Rules On Nexus Case Franchisor  December 16, 2010

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Time to Update your Member Listing – January 7th Deadline  December 15, 2010

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IFA Welcomes New Members  December 15, 2010

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New Publication Helps Consumers Learn All About Franchising  December 13, 2010

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IFA Submits Letter to CNBC for Upcoming Franchising Industry Documentary  December 13, 2010

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IFA Key Vote on Tax Relief  December 13, 2010

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Franchise.org to Offer Enhanced User Experience  December 12, 2010

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Attention IFA Annual Convention Exhibitors – 24 Hours Left to Act!  December 11, 2010

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IFA Supports Senate Tax Bill  December 11, 2010

IFA Supports Senate Tax Bill. 

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IFA Applauds Bipartisan Agreement to Extend Tax Cuts  December 7, 2010

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Steve Forbes to Deliver Keynote Address to Franchise Industry Convention  December 7, 2010

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IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 23, Monday, December 6, 2010  December 6, 2010

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Senate Votes to Repeal 1099 Report Requirements Fall Short  December 6, 2010

Two amendments to repeal the burdensome 1099 reporting ... Read more>

IFA’s Annual Convention: Best Practices, Solutions Flourish  December 6, 2010

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International Franchise Events  December 6, 2010

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Update Your IFA Listing, Plan Your 2011 Marketing Strategy  December 6, 2010

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Welcome New IFA Members for the Week of Nov. 29  December 6, 2010

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FBNs to Begin Sessions in January  December 5, 2010

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IFA signs coalition letter for extension of estate tax relief  December 3, 2010

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IFA Past Chairmen Gather in Washington for Summit  November 22, 2010

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HHS Amends “Grandfather” Rules for Health Insurance Plans  November 22, 2010

In a significant positive change for small ... Read more>

Sen. Baucus Introduces Bill to Repeal 1099 Reporting Requirement  November 22, 2010

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OSHA Changes Its Mind on Noise Protection Standards  November 22, 2010

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued ... Read more>

Miami Trade Show Heats Up Your Search for New Markets  November 22, 2010

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Upcoming International franchise Events  November 22, 2010

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Franchise Industry Regulation Measure Delayed in Western Australia  November 22, 2010

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Paycheck Fairness Bill Blocked in Lame Duck  November 22, 2010

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IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 22, Monday, November 22, 2010  November 22, 2010

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IFA President & CEO Steve Caldeira Named to U.S. Chamber of Commerce Association Committee of 100  November 18, 2010

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Veterans Increase Franchised Small-Business Ownership  November 10, 2010

Award-winning VetFran program sales top 2,000. ... Read more>

IFA Supports Amicus Brief to Protect Employee’s Rights  November 8, 2010

 IFA signed on to an amicus brief urging ... Read more>

Franchises Focus on Global Expansion Strategies  November 8, 2010

IFA took its International Symposium on ... Read more>

IFA Honors Veterans Day with VetFran Program  November 8, 2010

The program, known as “VetFran,” enables ... Read more>

Access the Franchising World e-Edition  November 8, 2010

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Boost Your Franchise Career-ICFE Special Sessions Begin Feb. 12  November 8, 2010

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IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 21, Monday, November 8th, 2010  November 8, 2010

Midterm Elections Analysis and Outlook for Franchise Small Businesses ... Read more>

IFA Congratulates Newly-Elected Members of Congress  November 3, 2010

The outcome of the 2010 mid-term ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 20, Monday, October 25th, 2010  October 26, 2010

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IFA Expresses Franchising's Concerns with Implementation of Health Care Reform Law at White House Meeting  October 25, 2010

Steve Caldeira and Jason Straczewski met ... Read more>

Franchise CEO Roundtables in Minneapolis, Tampa, Focus on Economy  October 25, 2010

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IFA SmartBrief Launches New Member Monday Feature  October 25, 2010

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Los Angeles Trade Show, Seminars Promote Your Franchise  October 25, 2010

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New E-Book Reveals Winning Franchise Sales Formula  October 25, 2010

Franchise Performance Group Founding Partner Joe ... Read more>

Upcoming Franchise Industry Events  October 25, 2010

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Have You Completed the VetFran Survey?  October 25, 2010

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Sample Top Story  October 19, 2010

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IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 19, Tuesday, October 12, 2010  October 12, 2010

Mitt Romney to Headline IFA Convention

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Mitt Romney to Headline Franchise Industry Convention  October 6, 2010

 The 51st IFA Annual Convention ... Read more>

IRA to IRS: New 1099 Reporting Requirements Should be Repealed  September 29, 2010

IFA today called for the repeal ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 18 Monday, Sept. 27, 2010  September 27, 2010

House Approves IFA-Supported SBA Loan Limit Increase

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Statement by IFA President & CEO Regarding Small Business Jobs and Credit Act  September 27, 2010

IFA President & CEO Stephen J. ... Read more>

IFA Supported Credit Access Provision Included in Senate Passed Jobs Bill  September 16, 2010

500 Franchise Leaders Gathered in Washington ... Read more>

IFA Forms Partnership with Army Reserve to Promote Franchising  September 16, 2010

IFA today announced a partnership with ... Read more>

New Government Data Will Help Support the Economic Impact of Franchising  September 14, 2010

New data in the 2007 Economic ... Read more>

Sen. Lincoln and Rep. Ryan Selected as 2010 Legislators of the Year During Annual IFA Legislative Conference  September 13, 2010

500 Franchise Leaders Arrive in Washington to Demonstrate that ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Vol. 15, Issue No. 17, Monday, Sept. 13, 2010  September 13, 2010

Sen. Lincoln and Rep. Ryan names 2010 IFA's Legislators ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 16, Monday, August 30, 2010  August 30, 2010

Come to Washington to Protect Your Franchise Business

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New Menu Rules Miss the Intent of Congress to Minimize Impact on Small Businesses  August 26, 2010

IFA today expressed disappointment that the ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 15, Issue No. 15, Monday August 16, 2010  August 16, 2010

Senate Returns Sept. 14 to Boost Small-Business Lending

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IFA Promotes French to SVP of Government Relations & Public Policy  August 4, 2010

IFA President and CEO Steve Caldeira ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 14, Monday, August 2, 2010  August 2, 2010

Watch Out for Burdensome New Tax Reporting

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IFA Urges Senate to Protect First Amendment Rights of Small Businesses  July 27, 2010

IFA urges Senate to reject a ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 13, Monday, July 19, 2010  July 19, 2010

Clear Answers to Health Rules Needed, IFA Tells White ... Read more>

IFA Urges Senate to Act on Small Business Lending Bill  July 13, 2010


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Clear Guidance From the FDA Will Expedite Nutrition Information to Restaurant Consumers  July 8, 2010

IFA today urged the FDA to ... Read more>

Clarification of New Health Care Rules Critical to Advoid Unintended Consequences on Small Businesses  July 7, 2010

IFA today urged President Obama and ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 12, Tuesday, July 6, 2010  July 6, 2010

Access to Credit Falls Short Before Congress' July 4 ... Read more>

Protections for Franchise Business Included in Financial Reform Bill  June 25, 2010

IFA Members Lobby Conferees Hard to ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 11, Monday, June 21, 2010  June 21, 2010

IFA Creates Credit Working Group to Spur Lending

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IFA Applauds Wise Treatment of Franchises in New Oklahoma Workers Comp Law  June 15, 2010

A new law in Oklahoma recognizes ... Read more>

IFA to Develop Tools and Best Practices to Help Industry Access Credit  June 14, 2010

IFA announces the formation of a ... Read more>

White House Health Reform Director Nancy-Ann Deparle Discusses New Law with IFA Members  June 10, 2010

Counselor to President Barack Obama and ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 10, Monday June 7, 2010  June 9, 2010

IFA Names Stephen J. Caldeira President, CEO

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IFA NAMES STEPHEN J. CALDEIRA AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER  June 2, 2010... Read more>

New Health Care Law Places Burden on Backs of Small Business  May 27, 2010

New healthcare regulations will ... Read more>

Franchise Business Leaders Outline Strategies for growth Before Congressional Committee  May 26, 2010

Members Testify at “Heroes of Small ... Read more>

IFA Launches Next Wave of Campaign to Promote the Economic Impact of Franchising  May 19, 2010

IFA Franchisee Members will Share Their ... Read more>

IFA Supports Legislation to Increase Capital to Franchise Businesses  May 18, 2010

IFA today reaffirmed its support for ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 9, Monday, May 17, 2010  May 17, 2010

IFA Legal Symposium Opens in Nation's Capital

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Wall Street Reforms Threaten Growth on Main Street  May 6, 2010

IFA Supports Amendment to Protect Small ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 8, Monday, May 3, 2010  May 3, 2010

NBC's Chuck Todd to Headline IFA's Public Affairs Conference

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New Publication Helps Franchisees and Franchisors Plan for the Future  May 3, 2010

An important blueprint for establishing a ... Read more>

IFA Urges Congress to Approve Tax Credit to Help Veterans Get into Business for Themselves  April 29, 2010

The IFA today urged Congress to ... Read more>

NBC Chuck Todd to Headline IFA's 11th Annual Public Affairs Conference  April 21, 2010

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IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 7, Monday, April 19, 2010  April 19, 2010

Senate Resurrects Death Tax Debate, Call Today

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Veterans Gaining Toehold on Economy with Franchise Ownership  April 7, 2010

Discount purchase program on path to ... Read more>

Franchise and Professional Athletic Group Team Up to Promote Sound Business Skills Among Athletes  April 6, 2010

The IFA and the Allied Athlete ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 6, Monday, April 5, 2010  April 1, 2010

Mandated Health Care is Law, But Small-Business Costs Unheeded

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Ruling Threatens Viability of Franchise Business in Massachusetts  March 29, 2010

A recent ruling by U.S. District ... Read more>

Pre-Emption of State and Local Menu Labeling Laws Good News for Franchise Restaurants  March 24, 2010

Based on the IFA-endorsed Labeling Education ... Read more>

IFA Urges Senate to Reject Reconciliation Health Care Package  March 22, 2010

IFA today expressed disappointment that the ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 5, Monday, March 22, 2010  March 22, 2010... Read more>

Statement by David French, IFA, Regarding Immigration Reformstatement  March 19, 2010

For several years, the ... Read more>

Shay Resigns as IFA President & CEO  March 17, 2010

Shay has accepted the position of ... Read more>

IFA, Supporters Boost Veterans Franchise Ownership on Capitol Hill  March 12, 2010

IFA urging Congress to support legislation ... Read more>

Health Care Bills Fail Small Businesses  March 9, 2010

IFA once again urges Congress to ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 4, Monday March 8, 2010  March 8, 2010

Labor’s “Card Check” Push Dogged, White House Pledges Support

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IFA President & CEO Elected to Small Business Coalition Leadership  March 4, 2010

IFA President & CEO Matthew ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Vol. 15, Issue No. 3, Monday, February 22, 2010  February 22, 2010

IFA 50th Annual Convention Attracts More Than 2,200

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Senate Jobs Bill Needs More Credit Access Provisions for Small Businesses  February 17, 2010

The IFA and other small business ... Read more>

International Franchise Association Names Ken Walker Chairman During the IFA 50th Annual Convention  February 8, 2010

President & CEO of Driven Brands ... Read more>

President's Job Proposals Are a Good Start, But More is Needed  January 28, 2010

Increased Access to Credit, More Restrained ... Read more>

IFA Urges Congress to Start Over on Bipartisan Health Care Reform  January 21, 2010

The IFA today called on Congress ... Read more>

IFA Partners with Direct Technology Innovations for Merchant Services Program  January 21, 2010

The IFA has named Direct Technology ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 1, Monday, January 18, 2010  January 18, 2010

Leaders from the franchising industry, business and government will ... Read more>

IFA Urges Obama Administration to Invest in Entrepreneurship Development Programs  January 14, 2010

IFA urged President Obama to provide ... Read more>

IFA & MFV Team Up to Promote Franchising Around the Globe  January 13, 2010

Four New U.S. Pavilions at Major ... Read more>

IFA Launches Enhanced Compliance Education Program During 50th Annual Convention  January 12, 2010

IFA will launch Fran-Guard™ during the ... Read more>

SBA Administrator Mills to Address IFA Convention  January 8, 2010

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IFA Insider Vol. 14, Issue No. 26, December 22, 2009  December 22, 2009

Forecast 2010: Slow Growth Ahead for Franchises

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Franchise and Shopping Center Organizations Join Forces to Promote Small Business Ownership and Expansion  December 17, 2009

The IFA and the ICSC today ... Read more>

Franchise Businesses to See Slow Growth in 2010  December 16, 2009

Industry Forecast Predicts Increases in Jobs, ... Read more>

IFA Urges Passage of Small Business Proposals  December 10, 2009

The IFA today released a support ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Vol. 14, Issue No. 25, Monday, December 7, 2009  December 7, 2009

2010 Job Creation Slowed by Lending Shortfall, IFA Study ... Read more>

FRANCHISE INDUSTRY 2010 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK TO BE RELEASED DEC. 16  December 7, 2009

The report will review 2009 outlook predictions, and forecast ... Read more>

LENDING SHORTFALL WILL SLOW JOB CREATION IN 2010  December 2, 2009

 Half of Franchise Business Leaders Cite Access to ... Read more>

IFA PROMOTES FRANCHISE MODEL TO CHINESE DELEGATION  November 24, 2009

The IFA today hosted over 20 leaders from the ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Vol. 14, Issue No. 24, November 23, 2009  November 23, 2009... Read more>

FRANCHISE BUSINESSES OPPOSE SENATE HEALTHCARE REFORM EFFORTS  November 20, 2009

The Senate’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will ... Read more>

IFA PARTICIPATES IN WHITE HOUSE SMALL BUSINESS FINANCING FORUM  November 18, 2009

IFA President & CEO Matthew Shay Submits Policy Recommendations ... Read more>

1,500th U.S. Veteran to Open Franchise Small Business Using Voluntary Discounts  November 10, 2009

Veterans Day for U.S. Army veteran Brian Gadson will ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Vol. 14, Issue No. 23, November 9, 2009  November 9, 2009

IFA Opposes House-Passed Health Bill, Won't Lower Costs

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IFA URGES SENATE TO SAY NO TO HOUSE VERSION OF HEALTH CARE REFORM  November 9, 2009... Read more>

IFA OPPOSES HOUSE HEALTHCARE REFORM BILL  November 5, 2009

The IFA today urged the House of Representatives to ... Read more>

SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT ACCESS GROWS AMONG BUSINESS GROUPS  October 29, 2009

Twenty eight national trade associations have joined the IFA ... Read more>

FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH TO HEADLINE IFA 50TH ANNUAL CONVENTION  October 28, 2009

Thousands of Franchise Industry Leaders to Descend on San ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 14, Issue No. 22, October 26, 2009  October 26, 2009

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IFA RECOMMENDATION TO INCREASE SBA LOAN LIMITS GAINS SUPPORT FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA  October 21, 2009... Read more>

SINGAPORE FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION ADOPTS IFA PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM  October 15, 2009

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CHANGES TO SBA LOAN PROGRAM COULD CREATE OVER 600,000 NEW JOBS  October 14, 2009

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IFA Insider Vol. 14 Issue No. 21, October 13, 2009  October 8, 2009

Activity on Small Business Access to Capital Heats Up

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MORE VETERANS OPENING SMALL BUSINESSES USING FRANCHISE DISCOUNTS  October 1, 2009

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CONGRESS SHOULD EXTEND CERTAIN TAX CREDITS TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES LEAD THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY  September 30, 2009

New Bill to Help Veterans Get into Business is ... Read more>

IFA Chairwoman to Urge Congress to Extend Certain Tax Credits to Help Small Businesses Lead the Economic Recovery  September 29, 2009

Dwyer-Owens will testify before the House Small Business Committee ... Read more>

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FREE SEMINARS PROVIDE STEPS AND TIPS TO BUYING A FRANCHISE  September 18, 2009

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BLUE DOG COALITON CO-FOUNDER REP. TANNER SELECTED AS 2009 LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR BY THE IFA  September 15, 2009

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IFA Insider Vol. 14, Issue No. 19, Monday, September 14, 2009  September 11, 2009

“Empowered, Educated and Effective” Grassroots Advocates Take Franchising’s Message ... Read more>

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NEW SBA FINANCING GUIDANCE GOOD FOR FRANCHISE INDUSTRY  September 4, 2009

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IFA Insider Vol. 14, Issue No. 18, Monday, August 31, 2009  August 31, 2009

Pulitzer Prize Columnist George Will to Keynote IFA Public ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 14, Issue No. 18  August 28, 2009... Read more>

OCTOBER EVENT SHOWCASES FRANCHISING AS A WAY TO OWN YOUR OWN BUSINESS  August 21, 2009

Public Invited to Visit with More Than 150 Franchise ... Read more>

NEW BILL WOULD INCREASE CAPITAL ACCESS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES  August 19, 2009

S. 1615 Would Increase SBA Loan Program Level


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IFA Insider Vol. 14, Issue No. 17, Monday, August 17, 2009  August 14, 2009

Talk to Your Senators, Representatives Now—They’re Back Home

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IFA URGES MARKET BASED SOLUTIONS TO HEALTH CARE REFORM  August 12, 2009

Health Care Reform will Take Center Stage at IFA’s ... Read more>

IFA’S MATTHEW SHAY NAMED TOP CEO  August 5, 2009

IFA President & CEO Matthew Shay designated a top ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 14, Issue No. 16, Monday, August 3, 2009  August 3, 2009

 IFA, Hundreds of Business Organizations and Small Firms ... Read more>

Top CEOs by CEO Update, July 2009  July 29, 2009... Read more>

IFA PUSHES FOR SOLUTIONS TO THE CREDIT CRUNCH  July 23, 2009

Franchise Business Leaders Meet with Key Policymakers at Treasury ... Read more>

IFA URGES NEW YORK TO DELAY IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW FRANCHISE RULES  July 21, 2009

IFA is urging the state of New York to ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 14, Issue No. 15, Monday, July 20, 2009  July 17, 2009

Failure to Support Small-Business Lending Raises IFA’s Concern

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UNION ORGANIZING BILL STILL THREATENS SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS  July 17, 2009

Compromises on Union Bill Don’t Go Far Enough

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IFA URGES TREASURY TO TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS TO SHORE UP SMALL BUSINESS LENDING  July 14, 2009

Government Should Take Steps to Keep CIT Group Solvent

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IFA Insider Vol. 14, Issue No. 14, Monday, July 6, 2009  July 5, 2009

IFA Asks Appeals Court to Protect Franchising’s Legal Distinction

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IFA URGES MEMBERS TO MEET WITH LAWMAKERS DURING JULY 4th RECESS  June 26, 2009

Card Check, Capital Access and Health Care Reform among ... Read more>

50TH ANNUAL CONVENTION EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR IFA MEMBERS  June 25, 2009... Read more>

IFA FILES BRIEF TO PROTECT FRANCHISE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES  June 23, 2009... Read more>

IFA URGES CONGRESS TO CLARIFY BUSINESS ACTIVITY TAX LAW  June 22, 2009

Failure to Act Would Harm Communities Nationwide

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IFA Insider Volume 14, Issue 13, June 22, 2009  June 19, 2009

Franchisee to Congress: More Lending, Less Spending Best Recovery ... Read more>

IFA APPLAUDS U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS FOR PRO SMALL-BUSINESS RESOLUTION  June 15, 2009

The IFA today applauded the U.S. Conference of Mayors ... Read more>

IFA FILES AMICUS BRIEF TO PROTECT NATIONAL ARBITRATION POLICY  June 12, 2009... Read more>

FRANCHISE BUSINESSES CAN HELP LEAD THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY WITH ACCESS TO CAPITAL  June 10, 2009

IFA Asks Congress to Promote More Lending, Not More ... Read more>

FRANCHISE BUSINESS LEADER TO OUTLINE IMPACT OF CREDIT CRISIS ON GROWTH OF SMALL BUSINESSES  June 9, 2009

MEDIA ADVISORY:  IFA Member to Testify Before House Small ... Read more>

IFA Insider Volume 14, Issue 12, June 8, 2009  June 8, 2009... Read more>

New Bill Supports Veteran Business Ownership  June 3, 2009

2009-06-03 TSFranchisee PRFranchisee 2009-06-03 2010-06-02 TSIndustry PRIndustry 2009-06-03 ... Read more>

IFA Insider Volume 14, Issue 11, May 26, 2009  May 26, 2009

40 Percent Drop in Franchise Lending Predicted, IFA Urges ... Read more>

NEW REPORT MAKES CASE FOR NEW SMALL BUSINESS LENDING POLICIES  May 12, 2009

Ending Credit Logjam Will Create More Jobs

 

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IFA Insider, Vol. 14, Issue No. 10, Monday, May 11, 2009  May 8, 2009

"Franchise Congress" Launched by IFA, 10 Key States Targeted

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America Runs on Dunkin', Dunkin' Brands Runs on Franchising  May 4, 2009... Read more>

IFA Insider, Vol. 14, Issue No. 9, Monday, April 27, 2009  April 27, 2009

IFA Alert: More Lawmaker Action Needed to Free Credit ... Read more>

FRANCHISE INDUSTRY STEPS UP ADOCACY EFFORTS  April 23, 2009

New Initiative Designed to Build Local Relationships, One Opportunity ... Read more>

LAWMAKERS NEED TO DO MORE TO FREE UP CREDIT FOR FRANCHISE BUSINESS  April 21, 2009

IFA Issues Grassroots Alert to Members to Contact Congress
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FRANCHISING WORLD SPECIAL REPORT  April 15, 2009

Understanding How Capital Access Has Changed Financing
By ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 14, Issue No. 8, Monday, April 13, 2009  April 13, 2009

“Death Tax” Relief Revived in Senate Resolution

... Read more>

Statement by Matthew Shay Regarding the Confirmation of Karen Gordon Mills as Administrator of the SBA  April 3, 2009

We congratulate Karen Gordon Mills on her confirmation as ... Read more>

FRANCHISE BUSINESSES SUPPORT REPEAL OF ESTATE TAX  March 31, 2009

The IFA today urged Congress to provide additional permanent ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Vol. 14, Issue No. 7, Monday, March 30, 2009  March 30, 2009

Union-organizing Bill Dealt Serious Blow in Senate

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World Franchise Council Sharpens Strategic Focus  March 23, 2009

2009-03-23 TSFranchisee 2009-03-23 2010-03-22 TSIndustry 2009-03-23 2010-03-22 IFA ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 14, Issue No. 6, Monday, March 16, 2009  March 13, 2009... Read more>

CONGRESS SHOULD REJECT BILL TO ELIMINATE PRIVATE BALLOT  March 10, 2009

 So-Called “Employee Free Choice Act” is a Detriment ... Read more>

SBA GUIDANCE ON GOODWILL FINANCING CREATES CONFUSION AND UNCERTAINTY  March 5, 2009

Changes announced to the SBA policy guidance on the ... Read more>

IFA Insider. Vol. 14, Issue No. 5, Monday, March 2, 2009  March 2, 2009

More than 86 percent of franchise business leaders say ... Read more>

PASSAGE OF CARD CHECK WOULD HAMPER JOB CREATION  February 25, 2009

New Rapid Poll Finds Small Businesses Concerned About Legislation

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THE DWYER GROUP, INC. EXECUTIVE NAMED CHAIRWOMAN OF THE INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION  February 17, 2009

The Dwyer Group Chairwoman and CEO Dina Dwyer-Owens, CFE, ... Read more>

FRANCHISE GROUP HONORS EXECUTIVE FOR MENTORING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS  February 17, 2009

 Catherine Monson was honored today by the International ... Read more>

FRANCHISE EXECUTIVE RECOGNIZED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO DIVERSITY  February 17, 2009

Linda G. Alvarado, a Yum! Brands’ franchisee, was today ... Read more>

FRANCHISE GROUP NAMES ENTERPRISING BUSINESSMAN ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR  February 16, 2009

Tariq Farid was today honored by the International Franchise ... Read more>

FRANCHISE ENTREPRENEUR NAMED TO IFA’S HALL OF FAME  February 15, 2009

James S. Bugg Sr., CFE, was today named to ... Read more>

IFA URGES SBA TO RECONSIDER FINANCING GUIDANCE THAT SLASHES VALUE OF SMALL BUSINESSES  February 14, 2009

IFA today urged the SBA to reconsider a proposed ... Read more>

FRANCHISES SEEKING VETERANS FEATURED AT DC EXPO  February 11, 2009
Former Military Personnel May Enter Franchise Show ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 14, Issue No. 3, Monday, February 2, 2009  February 2, 2009... Read more>

SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH IS CRITICAL TO ECONOMIC RECOVERY  January 28, 2009

IFA Says More Attention to Credit Access in Stimulus ... Read more>

Franchise Businesses Take Center Stage at Washington, DC Expo  January 27, 2009

International Franchise Expo Slated for March 20-22

 

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FRANCHISE BUSINESSES PREPARE FOR ECONOMIC CHALLENGES  January 27, 2009

Industry Remains Cautiously Optimistic

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FRANCHISE BUSINESSES ARE IMPORTANT TO ECONOMIC GROWTH IN U.S. CITIES  January 22, 2009

IFA Applauds New U.S. Conference of Mayors Franchising Task ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Vol. 14, Issue No. 2, Monday, January 19, 2009  January 16, 2009

2009 Outlook: Modest Declines in Units, Jobs, Output Forecast

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FRANCHISING PLAYS CRITICAL ROLE IN ECONOMIC RECOVERY  January 14, 2009

IFA Urges Congress to take Steps to Increase Access ... Read more>

IFA OPPOSES BILLS THAT WOULD BURDEN FRANCHISED BUSINESSES IN TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES  January 9, 2009

 Legislation Would Benefit the Trial Bar and not ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Vol. 14, Issue No. 1, Monday, January 5, 2009  January 5, 2009... Read more>

IFA URGES GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE MARKETPLACE FOR SMALL BUSINESS LOANS  December 23, 2008

The IFA today urged Treasury Secretary Paulson to consider ... Read more>

INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION TO RELEASE 2009 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK REPORT  December 19, 2008

Prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers, the outlook will forecast the number ... Read more>

FRANCHISED SMALL-BUSINESSES ON DISPLAY AT MIAMI TRADE SHOW  December 10, 2008

Public Invited to Visit with More Than 150 Franchise ... Read more>

FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON TO HEADLINE IFA ANNUAL CONVENTION  December 5, 2008

Clinton will be the keynote speaker for the International ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 13, Issue No. 24, Monday, December 8, 2008  December 5, 2008

Former President Clinton to Headline IFA Annual Convention

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IFA URGES NEW CONGRESS TO OPPOSE THE EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT  December 3, 2008

“This legislation is not labor reform,” David French, IFA ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Vol. 13, Issue No. 23, Monday, November 24, 2008  November 20, 2008

Election Day Brings Many Changes in the States

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IFA Insider Vol. 13, Issue No. 22, Monday, November 10, 2008  November 7, 2008

Election '08 Lesson: Political Involvement Critical in Coming Legislative ... Read more>

Vets Buying Franchises, Top Ten Named  November 6, 2008

Award-winning VetFran program sales top 1,200

... Read more>

IFA Insider, Vol.13, Issue No. 21, Monday, October 27, 2008  October 27, 2008

IFA Intensifies “Get Out the Vote” Campaign

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IFA MEMBERS URGED TO GET OUT THE VOTE  October 17, 2008

Nov. 4 Elections Important to "Joe the Plumbers" and ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 13, Issue No. 20, Monday, October 13, 2008  October 13, 2008... Read more>

GA SUPREME COURT AGREES TO HEAR IMPORTANT FRANCHISE CASE  October 8, 2008

The Georgia Supreme Court has agreed to review the ... Read more>

FRANCHISE BUSINESSES APPLAUD HOUSE VOTE TO HELP ALLEVIATE CREDIT CRUNCH  October 3, 2008

IFA today praised the House of Representatives for passing ... Read more>

Franchise Companies to Exhibit in L.A. to Prospective Investors  October 3, 2008... Read more>

FRANCHISE BUSINESS OWNERS FLOOD THE HOUSE WITH CALLS TO PASS THE FINANCIAL RESCUE PLAN  October 2, 2008

Members of the IFA continue their calls today for ... Read more>

FRANCHISE BUSINESSES APPLAUD SENATE PASSAGE OF RESCUE PLAN  October 1, 2008

IFA Urges the House to Pass the Bill Quickly
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PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ANSWER IFA QUESTIONS  October 1, 2008

 Nominees Provide Insights to Key Franchise Business Issues

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IFA Insider, Volume 13, Issue No.19, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008  September 29, 2008... Read more>

Statement Regarding The House Vote on the Economic Bailout Plan  September 29, 2008

By IFA Vice President, Government Releations David French

... Read more>

THE FRANCHISE INDUSTRY APPLAUDS THE GOVERNMENT RESCUE PLAN  September 28, 2008

IFA today applauded the bipartisan economic rescue plan agreed ... Read more>

NUTRITION LABELING BILL MAKES SENSE FOR CONSUMERS AND FRANCHISED BUSINESSES  September 26, 2008

IFA today applauded the introduction of the Labeling Education ... Read more>

FINANCIAL CRISIS PUTS FRANCHISE BUSINESS GROWTH AT RISK  September 25, 2008

Congress Must Act Swiftly on a Package to Stabilize ... Read more>

NEW LAW HELPS ENSURE THE PROMISE OF THE ADA FOR DISABLED WORKERS AND SMALL BUSINESS  September 25, 2008

IFA today applauded the enactment of the American’s with ... Read more>

CONGRESS MUST ACT SWIFTLY TO STABILIZE THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM  September 24, 2008

Franchised Business Growth is Threatened if Congress Fails to ... Read more>

House Small Business Committee Chair Velázquez Names Franchise Legislator of the Year  September 16, 2008

House Small Business Committee Chair Rep. Nydia Velázquez has ... Read more>

New IFA Ad Features Top Commercial Cleaning Franchise  September 15, 2008

The third in a series of advertisements highlighting the ... Read more>

Disability Bill Includes Key Provisions For Employers  September 12, 2008

The IFA today applauded the U.S. Senate for including ... Read more>

Welcome to the New IFA Insider  September 10, 2008

IFA Takes Franchising Message to Political Conventions

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Helping Franchisees Develop a Strategic Plan  September 1, 2008

The strategic-planning process offers a stronger approach to running ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 13, Issue No. 17, Monday, August 18, 2008  August 14, 2008... Read more>

Grow Your Franchise with Online Marketing Tools  August 1, 2008

E-mail marketing and online surveys are excellent tools for ... Read more>

Leveraging Technology for Franchise Performance and Growth  August 1, 2008

Franchise technology solutions can provide a single platform to ... Read more>

“No-Brainer” Technologies  August 1, 2008

If a system hasn’t implemented these no-brainer steps yet, ... Read more>

Automated Royalty Payments: A Comprehensive and Interactive Solution  August 1, 2008

For a royalty solution to be successful, it must ... Read more>

Facing a Web-Based Fork in the Road? Make the Right Turn  August 1, 2008

Most companies are missing opportunities by ignoring Web-based systems.
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Guerrillas with Laptops: Making the Most of Interactive Media  August 1, 2008

Franchise companies have to turn to the Internet.
... Read more>

Blogging 101 for Franchisors  August 1, 2008

Easy to start, hard to measure, but potentially an ... Read more>

Penetration Testing: Why Franchise Systems Need Information Security  August 1, 2008

Testing of applications, system security may mitigate the risk ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 13, Issue No. 16, Monday, August 4, 2008  July 30, 2008

IFA Outlines Danger of Georgia Court Ruling on In-Term ... Read more>

IFA SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESS “CHOICE” ACT TO BRING HEALTHCARE OPTIONS TO SMALL BUSINESSES  July 23, 2008

Bill is Positive Step Forward to Affordable Access to ... Read more>

IFA’S VETERAN’S ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WINS COVETED SUMMIT AWARD  July 22, 2008... Read more>

IFA OUTLINES DANGER OF GEORGIA COURT RULING ON IN-TERM COVENANTS  July 21, 2008

Files Friend of the Court Brief in Georgia Supreme ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 13, Issue No. 15, Monday, July 21, 2008  July 17, 2008

Franchisees Ask Congress to Reject Arbitration Bill

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Franchisees Say No to Arbitration Bill  July 14, 2008

Trial Lawyers are the Only Real Beneficiaries of HR ... Read more>

Important Legislative Issues to Draw Record Participation in Franchise Grassroots Meeting  July 11, 2008

Paul Begala to be Keynote Speaker

... Read more>

More Vets Celebrating Independence as Franchise Owners  July 3, 2008

Award-winning Effort Gains Popularity among Former Military Personnel

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IFA Insider, Vol. 13, Issue No. 14, Monday, July 7, 2008  July 3, 2008

IFA’s VetFran Program Earns National “Advance America” Award

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Measuring Franchise Development Performance  July 1, 2008

Disciplined use of the right measurement tools will then ... Read more>

Identifying Effective Methods of Lead Generation  July 1, 2008

Leads, prospects or inquiries  All franchisors want them, want ... Read more>

Advertise Online or Offline? Yes, is the Answer  July 1, 2008

Testing your advertising outreach will provide answers to the ... Read more>

Expos: Producing Leads For Top Franchisors  July 1, 2008

Quality leads are the reason franchisors exhibit at ... Read more>

Run, Don’t Walk Away  July 1, 2008

The single biggest mistake made by novice franchisors is ... Read more>

IFA CALLS FOR CHANGES IN BURDENSOME TAX LAWS  June 24, 2008

Fix is Needed to Ensure That Franchised Businesses Are ... Read more>

IFA’S VETERAN’S ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WINS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE  June 23, 2008

The IFA has received an Award of Excellence from ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Vol. 13, Issue No. 13, Monday, June 23, 2008  June 19, 2008

Challenging Political Environment, Advocacy Initiative Focus of Leadership Gathering

... Read more>

New Advertisement Highlights Economic Importance of Franchising  June 18, 2008... Read more>

Congress Must Take Action to Address Energy Costs  June 18, 2008... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 13, Issue No. 12, Monday, June 9, 2008  June 6, 2008

IFA, PepsiCo Foundations Launch Grant Fund for Vets

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Attracting Women and Minority Franchisees: Programs that Work  June 1, 2008

Franchise companies seeking to advance their recruitment activities to ... Read more>

Reaching a Diverse Franchise Audience: IFA’s Minority Outreach  June 1, 2008

The International Franchise Association, through the IFA Educational Foundation, ... Read more>

Minorities Attaining Success in Franchising  June 1, 2008

This issue of Franchising World is the Seventh Annual ... Read more>

Diversity Training: Making it Work, Making it Effective  June 1, 2008

Today’s diversity training is a far cry from what ... Read more>

Alternative Franchise Financing Can Close the Gap  June 1, 2008

Buy a franchise with retirement funds and other untapped ... Read more>

Who is Making an Impact on Diversifying Their Brands?  June 1, 2008

Corporate diversity counseling is an emerging area that assists ... Read more>

Winners at the Business of Diversity  June 1, 2008

The Shane Battier Franchise Scholarship will award a total ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 13, Issue No. 11, Monday, May 26, 2008  May 22, 2008

IFA Delegation Urges Micro-Franchise Development for Africa AIDS Relief
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Senate Passes The Credit and Debit Clarification Act  May 22, 2008

IFA applauds the Senate passage of HR 4008.

... Read more>

Veteran’s Small-Business Program Hits New Milestone  May 15, 2008

 VetFran has hit a historic milestone by welcoming ... Read more>

IFA Urges Senate To Expedite Passage of Litigation Relief for Business Owners  May 14, 2008

Technical Corrections Package will help Consumers Receive the Protection ... Read more>

Statement by David French, VP of Government Relations, Regarding Committee Passage of Fashion Industry Immigration Bill  May 14, 2008

“Let’s get meaningful immigration reform moving so that small ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 13, Issue No. 10, Monday, May 12, 2008  May 8, 2008

IFA Urges House Speaker to Move Forward on Colombia ... Read more>

New Guide Now Available to Help With Franchise Rule Compliance  May 8, 2008

The Federal Trade Commission’s compliance guide for the amended ... Read more>

Addressing the Most Common Franchisee Claims  May 1, 2008

Common-sense steps that franchise systems often fail to apply.
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The Disclosure Process —Uncertainties, Ambiguities and Unresolved Issues  May 1, 2008

While the disclosure document conversion process has gone quite ... Read more>

Post-Purchase Synergies: They Come in All Types  May 1, 2008

There are endless possibilities in organizing a multi-brand company ... Read more>

Finding Local Counsel in International Markets  May 1, 2008

Retaining experienced and competent foreign counsel will ensure a ... Read more>

The “States” of Franchising  May 1, 2008

IFA Educational Foundation study finds that while franchising is ... Read more>

New Economic Research Unveiled At National Press Club  May 1, 2008

IFA simultaneously launched a public-awareness campaign themed “Franchising: Building ... Read more>

The Colombia Free Trade Agreement is Economic Stimulus We Can Afford  April 25, 2008... Read more>

DHS “No Match” Rule Misses the Mark, Again  April 25, 2008

IFA Requests Comment Period Extension

 

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IFA Insider, Vol. 13, Issue No. 9, Monday, April 28, 2008  April 24, 2008

FranPAC Hits New Fund-Raising Record, IFA Chairman Dons First ... Read more>

IFA and Lebanese Franchise Association Sign MOU  April 11, 2008

The IFA and the Lebanese Franchise Association today signed ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Vol. 13, Issue No. 8, Monday, April 14, 2008  April 9, 2008

New Awareness Campaign Highlights Economic Importance of Franchising 

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New Awareness Campaign Highlights the Economic Importance of Franchising  April 2, 2008

The IFA today launched the first phase of an ... Read more>

Franchises Seeking Veterans Featured at D.C. Expo  April 1, 2008

Those seeking to own their own small businesses may ... Read more>

Making a Franchise System Attractive to Multi-Unit Franchisees  April 1, 2008

A company’s failure can be directly correlated to poor ... Read more>

Expansion Option: Multi-Unit and Third-Party Arrangements  April 1, 2008

The three most common forms of multi-unit and third-party ... Read more>

Effective Strategies to Strengthen Multi-Unit Growth  April 1, 2008

Common-sense methods to avoid “development freeze.”
By Eric ... Read more>

Multi-Unit Growth Through Coordinated Communications Strategies  April 1, 2008

Developing a clear communication plan for a target audience ... Read more>

Franchising: A Dynamic and Diverse Industry with Many Economic Players  April 1, 2008

Franchising World presents Part 2 of a special report ... Read more>

Business Activity Tax Relief Urged  April 1, 2008

Small companies came to Congress on Feb. 14 to ... Read more>

Franchise Group Urges Court To Strike Down Costly Employer Health Mandate  March 28, 2008

Franchised small businesses would face a devastating patchwork of ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Vol. 13, Issue No.7, Monday, March 31, 2008  March 27, 2008... Read more>

IFA Insider, Vol. 13, Issue No. 6, Monday, March 17, 2008  March 13, 2008

New IFA Research: Franchising Grew 18-plus % in 2001-2005; ... Read more>

Franchising Outpaces Other Sectors of Economy in Growth, Jobs  March 12, 2008

New Study Shows 18% Expansion from 2001 to 2005 ... Read more>

Special Report: Economic Impact of Franchising, Vol. 2  March 1, 2008

U.S. Franchise Growth Outpaces Other Business Sectors, New Study ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 13, Issue No. 5, Monday, March 3, 2008  February 27, 2008

Franchise Entrepreneur Testifies on Unfair State Taxes

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Franchise Association President Gains CEO Title  February 21, 2008

Matthew R. Shay, president of the International Franchise Association ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 13, Issue No. 4, Monday, February 18, 2008  February 15, 2008... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 13, Issue No. 3, Monday, February 4, 2008  February 1, 2008

IFA’s 48th Annual Convention Kicks off Saturday in Orlando
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Franchising Community Mourns Passing of Key Members  February 1, 2008... Read more>

Global Affairs Executive Joins Franchise Association  January 29, 2008

Carlos F. Poza has been named vice president of ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 13, Issue No. 2, Monday, January 21, 2008  January 17, 2008

U.S. House to Tackle State Nexus Issue, Texas Unveils ... Read more>

IFA Rings NASDAQ Opening Bell  January 7, 2008

The IFA was among the featured guests during a ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 13, Issue No. 1, Monday, January 7, 2008  January 3, 2008

Franchise Competition Ruling Draws Call for Clarification
The ... Read more>

Introducing the 2008 IFA Executive Committee And Board of Directors  January 1, 2008

The board of directors includes franchisees, franchisors and suppliers ... Read more>

2008 International Franchise Association Board of Directors' Nominees  January 1, 2008

The IFA’s board of directors welcomes these franchise executives ... Read more>

Maintaining Unity In a Franchise System  January 1, 2008

Maintaining unity within a franchise system is paramount if ... Read more>

Goal Planning Breeds Business Success  January 1, 2008

If you don’t know where you are going, any ... Read more>

Sharing Best Practices  January 1, 2008

Building a culture of information sharing improves operations, boosts ... Read more>

Acknowledging Success: How to Build an Effective Franchise Recognition Program  January 1, 2008

Building an effective franchise recognition program can be a ... Read more>

Leveraging Contacts After the Convention Is Over  January 1, 2008

The best method to leveraging contacts after the convention ... Read more>

You’re a “Lobbyist?” So, What Do You Do, Anyway?  January 1, 2008

From strength in numbers to targeted outreach, IFA promotes ... Read more>

When Is It Time To Change Management?  January 1, 2008

Identifying the most effective CEO for a franchise enterprise ... Read more>

Managing the Outside Sales Representative  January 1, 2008

By using behavioral techniques, franchise systems can determine the ... Read more>

Support a Cause and Get an Effect  January 1, 2008

Charitable team-building exercises are important not only for the ... Read more>

Quality, Consistency and Value: The Hallmarks of Franchising… And of IFA  January 1, 2008

Orlando is the place to be if you’re a ... Read more>

Ensuring Your Franchise’s Involvement in Diverse Neighborhoods  January 1, 2008

Engaging in and building relationships in the diverse communities ... Read more>

Bulgaria–Bullish on Franchising  January 1, 2008

Bulgaria’s franchise market is still mostly unexplored and untapped.
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Miami Franchise Expo Offers Gateway to Latin Market  December 14, 2007

The Miami Beach area will heat up Jan. 11-13 ... Read more>

Franchise Leaders Gather in Orlando to Discuss Industry Growth  December 11, 2007

Scheduled Feb. 9-12, this annual gathering will feature keynote ... Read more>

Michigan Services Tax Repealed Hours after Going into Effect, Franchised Small Businesses to be Spared New Burden  December 3, 2007

Michigan Gov. Granholm signed her approval repealing a 6 ... Read more>

When Loan Options Narrow: Financing Partners Can Help  December 1, 2007

Franchise systems that put the time and effort toward ... Read more>

It’s Still a Good Time to Sell, Refinance or Recapitalize Your Business  December 1, 2007

Headlines can be misleading, but the sky is not ... Read more>

IFA Wins First Round in Federal Case  December 1, 2007

IFA believes Congress has a mandate and an obligation ... Read more>

2008 in the States–Politics Over Policy  December 1, 2007

An overcrowded ballot will assure political posturing when Congress ... Read more>

Betting Against Conventional Wisdom  December 1, 2007

Enhancing decision-making skills increases your odds of achieving desired ... Read more>

Give Franchisees a Head Start on Success  December 1, 2007

Having a successful franchise depends a lot on whether ... Read more>

Keys to a Successful Start-Up  December 1, 2007

Satisfied first-year franchisees are essential to validation and the ... Read more>

Veterans Franchise Small-Business Sales Hit 1,000 Milestone  December 1, 2007

The VetFran” program, created to aid former military personnel ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 12, Issue No. 24, Monday, December 3, 2007  November 29, 2007

Gen. Colin Powell to Address IFA 48th Annual Convention
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Gen. Colin Powell to Address Franchise Association’s 48th Annual Convention  November 29, 2007

 The International Franchise Association’s 48th Annual Convention keynote ... Read more>

Franchise Industry Gains 300 Concepts in One Year  November 19, 2007

More than 300 small-business concepts adapted the business-format model ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 12, Issue No. 23, Monday, November 19, 2007  November 15, 2007

“Mother of All Tax Bills” Clears U.S. House of ... Read more>

Veterans Franchise Small-Business Sales Hit 1,000 Milestone, 200 More Pending in “VetFran” Program  November 7, 2007

The IFA announced today that its “VetFran” program, has ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Vol. 12, Issue No. 22, Monday, November 5, 2007  November 1, 2007

Round Two: White House, Congress to Continue Fight Over ... Read more>

Largest Directory of Franchise Systems Now Available  October 24, 2007

The 520-page Fall/Winter edition contains details about IFA’s nearly ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Vol. 12, Issue No. 21, Monday, October 22, 2007  October 19, 2007

California Court Stalls DHS Policy Citing Impact on Business ... Read more>

West Coast Franchise Expo to Kick Off Friday in Los Angeles  October 16, 2007

A wide range of franchise systems will be on ... Read more>

Was a Founding Father of America the First Franchisor?  October 15, 2007

One of the nation’s earliest entrepreneurs has recently been ... Read more>

Franchise Leaders Join IFA Diversity Institute  October 11, 2007

The IFA’s Diversity Institute has named three business leaders ... Read more>

Franchise Executives Elected to Association Leadership Group  October 5, 2007

Five leading franchise professionals have been elected to serve ... Read more>

Minorities and Women Have Big Stake in Franchised Businesses  October 4, 2007

Prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the report is based on ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 12, Issue No. 20, Monday, Oct. 8, 2007  October 4, 2007

Children’s Health Bill Debate a Surrogate for National Health-care ... Read more>

DHS Claim That “Confirm-or-Fire” Rule Harmless Challenged by Franchise, Business and Labor Groups  September 26, 2007

The IFA, business and labor groups have challenged the ... Read more>

CBC & IFA Foundations Award Congressional Fellowship  September 25, 2007

City University of New York graduate the first to ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 12, Issue No. 19, Monday, September 24, 2007  September 20, 2007

 Nation’s Capital Gaining as Popular Grassroots Spot for ... Read more>

Franchise Brands on Display during L.A. Expo  September 19, 2007

The IFA-sponsored event is a three-day investigative opportunity for ... Read more>

Veterans Affairs Secretary Honors Little Caesars Founder Michael Ilitch  September 17, 2007

James Nicholson, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, will present Little ... Read more>

LITTLE CAESARS LOVE KITCHEN SERVES FREE PIZZA TO NEEDY IN WASHINGTON, DC  September 17, 2007

The Little Caesars Love Kitchen will roll into downtown ... Read more>

U.S. Sen. Michael B. Enzi Named Franchise Legislator of the Year  September 11, 2007

Sen. Enzi will be honored during the association’s Eighth ... Read more>

Franchisees Honored by International Franchise Association  September 10, 2007

Franchise owner-operators representing nearly 60 franchise systems were recognized ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 12, Issue No. 18, Monday, August 27, 2007  August 22, 2007

Firing Workers Required Under Immigration “No-Match” Rule
The immigration ... Read more>

Franchising Industry Decries Requirement to Fire Workers  August 14, 2007

The IFA today said the federal government’s drastic requirement ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 12, Issue No. 17, Monday, August 13, 2007  August 9, 2007

IFA Opposes Bill to Remove Discrimination Claims Statute of ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 12, Issue No. 16, Monday, July 30, 2007  July 25, 2007

 Congress Plans Assault on Statute of Limitations for ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Vol. 12, Issue No. 15, Monday, July 16, 2007  July 11, 2007

 Immigration Reform Fails, Arizona Responds With Dangerous Law, ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 12, Issue No. 14, Monday, July 2, 2007  June 27, 2007... Read more>

Union-Organizing Bill Defeated, Workers’ Rights and Privacy Safeguarded  June 26, 2007

The IFA praised Congress’ bipartisan defeat of the deceptively-named ... Read more>

Immigration Reform Gains Momentum, Enlists $4.4 Billion to Secure Borders  June 26, 2007

The IFA today applauded Congress’s attempts to rework the ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 12, Issue No. 13, Monday June 18, 2007  June 13, 2007

Senate Discussions Break Down on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
On ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 12, Issue No. 12, Monday, June 4, 2007  May 31, 2007

Private Equity “Liberated” Dunkin’ Brands, Chairman and CEO Tells ... Read more>

How Big is Franchising?  May 30, 2007... Read more>

House Hearing Links Private-Equity Deals with Union Organizing Bill  May 17, 2007

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee conducted ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 12, Issue No. 11, Monday, May 21, 2007  May 16, 2007

 Anti-Business Union Bill Target of Three-State Campaign

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Political Columnist George Will to Address Franchise Sector Grassroots Gathering  May 15, 2007... Read more>

Anti-Business Union Bill Target of 3-State Campaign  May 9, 2007

The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace launched a three-state ... Read more>

Baltimore Kick-off Launches Women, Minorities, Vets Seminar Series  May 3, 2007

The IFA-sponsored “Franchise Opportunities for Women, Minorities and Veterans” ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 12, Issue No.10, Monday, May 7, 2007  May 2, 2007

Congress Steps Up Pro-Union Labor Law Overhaul
It ... Read more>

Franchise Seminars for Women, Minorities, Vets Slated  April 25, 2007

... Opportunities to participate in community educational seminars that ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 12, Issue No. 9, Monday, April 23, 2007  April 20, 2007

Health Proposal Would Require Businesses with 15 Workers or ... Read more>

Franchise Seminars For Women, Minorities, Vets to Launch From Coppin State University  April 20, 2007

U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings and Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon ... Read more>

How to Buy a Franchise  April 12, 2007

Like any other form of business, there ... Read more>

Legal Seminars to Delve into Franchise Small-Business Issues  April 6, 2007

During the next eight months, the International Franchise Association ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 12, Issue No. 8, Monday, April 9, 2007  April 5, 2007

U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Honors 700th VetFran Franchisee ... Read more>

Veterans Affairs Sec. Nicholson Recognizes 700th Veteran To Open Franchised-Small Business via Special Program  March 30, 2007

U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson today recognized ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 12, Issue No. 7, Monday March 26, 2007  March 26, 2007

IFA URGES CAPITOL HILL ACTION ON SMALL-BUSINESS LENDING
On ... Read more>

700th Veteran Acquires Franchised Small Business Through “VetFran” Program  March 22, 2007

The 700th U.S. military veteran to acquire a franchised-small ... Read more>

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Introduced, Will Aid Small Businesses  March 22, 2007

The International Franchise Association lauds the bi-partisan legislation introduced ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 12, Issue No. 6, Monday, March 12, 2007  March 12, 2007

IFA SETS NEW CONVENTION MARK, NEARLY 3,200 ATTEND
... Read more>

Card Check Bill Passes, Would Deny Employees Freedom in the Workplace  March 1, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 1 – The International Franchise Association ... Read more>

Labor Secretary Warns Franchising Sector of Bill’s Danger  February 27, 2007

U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao warned the nation’s ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 12, Issue No. 5, Monday February 26, 2007  February 26, 2007

When the doors of Caesars Palace swung open to ... Read more>

Study Reveals Significant Growth of Franchising Sector  February 23, 2007

Nearly 900 new franchise concepts began franchising in the ... Read more>

IFA Efforts Key to Favorable China Franchise Regulation  February 16, 2007

After two years of consideration and discussion, the People’s ... Read more>

Deceptively-named Free Choice Act Threatens Small Businesses, Denies Employees’ Rights to Secret-ballot Elections  February 14, 2007

Urging U.S. House Education and Labor Committee members to ... Read more>

Secret Ballot Elections in Workplace Would be Denied under New Legislation  February 6, 2007

So-called “Employee Free Choice Act” is an ... Read more>

The Franchise Rule Revised, Association to Offer Educational Sessions  February 1, 2007

Legal Roundtable sessions being prepared to aid franchising community’s ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 12, Issue No. 3, Monday January 29, 2007  January 29, 2007

On Jan. 23, the Federal Trade Commission announced that ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 12, Issue No. 2, Monday, January 15, 2007  January 15, 2007

IFA NAMES JOEL BUCKBERG TO HEAD COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
IFA ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 12, Issue No. 1, Monday, January 1, 2007  January 1, 2007

FORMER US HOUSE SPEAKER GINGRICH TO ADDRESS IFA CONVENTION
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IFA Insider, Volume 11, Issue No. 24, Monday December 4, 2006  December 4, 2006

 Members of Congress returned to Capitol Hill following ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 11, Issue No. 23, Monday, November 20, 2006  November 20, 2006

 Nearly four years of one-party rule in the ... Read more>

Personal Privacy at Stake in Ohio Wage Initiative, Says Franchise Association(1)  November 1, 2006

 The International Franchise Association today urged members of ... Read more>

IFA CHAIRMAN TAKES FRANCHISING’S MESSAGE TO CAPITOL HILL  June 19, 2006

IFA Chairman Lawrence "Doc" Cohen CFE, not only came ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 11, Issue No. 12, Monday June 5, 2006  June 5, 2006

SENATE IMMIGRATION BILL FAVORED BY FRANCHISING COMMUNITY
June Just ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 11, Issue No. 9, Monday, May 8, 2006  May 8, 2006

FIRST SENATE VOTE ON SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH PLANS SCHEDULED
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IFA Insider, Volume 11, Issue No. 8, Monday April 10, 2006  April 10, 2006

LEGAL SYMPOSIUM, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT MAY’S EVENTS
Over the ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 11, Issue No. 5, Monday, February 27, 2006  February 27, 2006

46TH IFA CONVENTION UNDERWAY, COULD BE ANOTHER RECORD-BREAKER
As ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 11, Issue No. 3, Monday January 30, 2006  January 30, 2006

BUSINESS OUTLOOK BRIGHT FOR FRANCHISING, SURVEY SAYS
Current economic ... Read more>

IFA Insider Vol. 14 Issue No.18 Monday, August 31, 2009  January 1, 1900... Read more>

CFE Recertification  January 1, 1900

TSFranchisee TSIndustry All CFEs must  renew their certification every ... Read more>

IFA Raises Franchising’s Profile During Hong Kong Trade Show  January 1, 1900

TSFranchisee TSIndustry Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s trade ... Read more>

Press Releases Archive

IFA Releases'To-Do List' for Congress and Administration on Eve of SBA National Small Business Week  May 18, 2012

IFA Releases'To-Do List' for Congress and Administration on Eve ... Read more>

IFA Applauds Court Rejection Of Ambush Election Rule  May 15, 2012

IFA Applauds Court Rejection Of Ambush Election Rule 

... Read more>

High Gas Prices Hinder Franchise Small Business Sales, Growth  May 9, 2012High Gas Prices Hinder Franchise Small ... Read more>

IFA Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week  May 7, 2012IFA Celebrates National Travel and Tourism ... Read more>

Ed Gillespie and Terry McAuliffe to Headline IFA's Public Affairs Conference  April 30, 2012Ed Gillespie and Terry McAuliffe to ... Read more>

IFA Calls on Congress to Extend Expiring Tax Provisions  April 26, 2012IFA Calls on Congress to Extend ... Read more>

Franchise Business Index Shows No Gain in March  April 25, 2012Franchise Business Index Shows No Gain ... Read more>

IFA Issues Key Vote to Senate Urging Disapproval of NLRB Ambush Election Rule  April 23, 2012IFA Issues Key Vote to Senate ... Read more>

IFA Announces Enhanced Communications & Public Affairs Function Along with Several Promotions  April 23, 2012IFA Announces Enhanced Communications & Public ... Read more>

IFA to Congress: Small Business Tax Cut Act will Help Franchises Hire Workers  April 18, 2012IFA to Congress: Small Business Tax ... Read more>

Leaders in Small Business, Financial Services, Expand Partnership to Strengthen Lending, Spur Job Creation  April 17, 2012Leaders in Small Business, Financial Services, ... Read more>

Lending Shortfall Impedes Franchise Business Growth  April 16, 2012

Lending Shortfall Impedes Franchise Business Growth ... Read more>

Buffett Rule Would Harm Small Business Owners in Franchising  April 10, 2012"Buffett Rule" Would Harm Small Business ... Read more>

IFA Statement on March Jobs Report  April 6, 2012IFA Statement on March Jobs Report... Read more>

IFA Calls for Comprehensive Tax Reform as U.S. Tax Rate Tops the World List  April 2, 2012IFA Calls for Comprehensive Tax Reform ... Read more>

IFA Renews Partnership with ADP  April 2, 2012IFA Renews Partnership with ADP... Read more>

Georgia General Assembly Unanimously Approves Law Codifying Franchise Relationships as Contractual Business Relationships  April 2, 2012Georgia General Assembly Unanimously Approves Law ... Read more>

IFA Calls for Repeal of Job-Killing Employer Mandate  March 29, 2012

IFA Calls for Repeal of Job-Killing ... Read more>

IFA Says SBA Lending Key to Franchise Business Growth  March 28, 2012

IFA Says SBA Lending Key to ... Read more>

Economic Health of the Franchise Industry is Stronger Compared to a Year Ago  March 22, 2012Economic Health of the Franchise Industry ... Read more>

Small Business Tax Cut Act Would Spur Job Creation by Franchise Business Owners  March 21, 2012Small Business Tax Cut Act Would ... Read more>

Labor Dept. Proposal Harms Seniors, Workers, Franchise Small Business Owners, IFA Member Testifies  March 20, 2012Labor Dept. Proposal Harms Seniors, Workers, ... Read more>

Caldeira Urges Lenders to Bank on Franchising at Consumer Bankers Association Convention  March 19, 2012

Caldeira Urges Lenders to Bank ... Read more>

IFA Names Dean Heyl Director, State Goverment Relations, Public Policy & Tax Counsel  March 16, 2012IFA Names Dean Heyl Director, State Goverment Relations, Public ... Read more>

IFA Supports CDW Lawsuit Challenging Appointees to NLRB  March 15, 2012 IFA Supports CDW Lawsuit Challenging ... Read more>

IFA Statement on February Jobs Report  March 9, 2012IFA Statement on February Jobs Report... Read more>

JumpStart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act will Boost Access to Capital for Franchise Small Businesses  March 8, 2012JumpStart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act ... Read more>

IFA Applauds Republican House Leaders Efforts to Cut Taxes, Boost Access to Capital for Small Businesses  March 2, 2012IFA Applauds Republican House Leaders Efforts ... Read more>

IFA Asks Speaker Boehner to Address Business Activity Tax Challenges to Spur Job Creation & Reduce Federal Budget Deficits  February 29, 2012IFA Asks Speaker Boehner to Address ... Read more>

PAFI and IFA Announce Alliance with National Basketball Retired Players Association  February 24, 2012Professional Athlete Franchise Initiative and IFA ... Read more>

Eliminating Overtime Exemption for Companion Care Workers Would Harm Seniors, Small Business Owners and Workers  February 23, 2012Eliminating Overtime Exemption for Companion Care ... Read more>

Corporate Tax Reform Would Leave Behind Many Franchise Small Business Owners Filing as Individuals  February 22, 2012Corporate Tax Reform Would Leave Behind ... Read more>

Brewer Promoted to Senior Director of Education and Diversity  February 22, 2012Brewer Promoted to Senior Director of ... Read more>

President’s Budget Proposal Would Raise Taxes on Franchise Small Businesses  February 21, 2012President’s Budget Proposal Would Raise Taxes ... Read more>

IFA Applauds Congressional Challenge to NLRB Ambush Election Rules  February 21, 2012IFA Applauds Congressional Challenge to NLRB ... Read more>

Statement by IFA President and CEO Regarding Passage of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012  February 21, 2012Statement by IFA President and CEO ... Read more>

Church's Chicken Multi-Unit Franchisee Aslam Khan Honored as Diversity Award Recipient  February 14, 2012Church's Chicken Multi-Unit Franchisee Aslam ... Read more>

Super Wash Executive Susan E. Black-Beth Honored for Mentoring Women Entrepreneurs  February 14, 2012Super Wash Executive Susan E. ... Read more>

Belfor Franchise Group Founder John Rotche Earns Franchise Industry Entrepreneur of the Year Award  February 13, 2012Belfor Franchise Group Founder John ... Read more>

134 Franchise Executives to Reach Certified Executive Status at IFA's Annual Convention  February 13, 2012134 Franchise Executives to Reach ... Read more>

Franchise Industry Pioneer and Tasti D-Lite CEO James H. Amos Jr. Named to IFA Hall of Fame  February 12, 2012Franchise Industry Pioneer and Tasti ... Read more>

IFA Honors Abrakadoodle President Rosemarie Hartnett with Crystal Compass  February 11, 2012IFA Honors Abrakadoodle President Rosemarie ... Read more>

IFA Hails Effort by Reps. Shock, Schilling, to Remove 1099-K Tax Burden on Franchise Small Business Owners  February 7, 2012IFA Hails Effort by Reps. Shock, ... Read more>

Franchise Industry Convention to Address Veteran Unemployment Challenge  February 6, 2012Franchise Industry Convention to Address Veteran ... Read more>

IFA-Backed Franchise Relationship Policy Adopted by American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)  January 31, 2012IFA-Backed Franchise Relationship Policy Adopted by ... Read more>

IFA Calls for Extension of Complete Tax-Extenders Package, Not Piecemeal Approach  January 31, 2012IFA Calls for Extension of Complete ... Read more>

Increase in Consumer Spending Key to Job Growth by Franchise Businesses  January 27, 2012Increase in Consumer Spending Key to ... Read more>

IFA Adds Senior Director of Marketing and Digital Communications to its Ranks  January 27, 2012IFA Adds Senior Director of Marketing ... Read more>

CEO Update: IFA Proposes Policy Agenda for Congress, President Obama  January 24, 2012CEO Update: IFA Proposes Policy Agenda ... Read more>

IFA Releases Pro-Growth Policy Platform; Proposes Policy Agenda for Congress, President Obama  January 23, 2012IFA Releases Pro-Growth Policy Platform; Proposes ... Read more>

President's Efforts to Boost Tourism will Help Franchise Businesses Create Jobs and Boost Sales  January 20, 2012President's Efforts to Boost Tourism will ... Read more>

IFA's SmallBusinessLendingHub.com Garners Two Awards for Creativity in Design and Communications  January 13, 2012IFA's SmallBusinessLendingHub.com Garners Two Awards for ... Read more>

IFA Statement Following Announcement by President Obama to Appoint SBA Administrator Karen Mills to Cabinet-level Position  January 13, 2012IFA Statement Following Announcement by President ... Read more>

IFA Names New Director of Political Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy  January 5, 2012IFA Names New Director of Political ... Read more>

IFA Strongly Disappointed in NLRB Recess Appointments by President Obama  January 4, 2012

IFA Strongly Disappointed in NLRB Recess ... Read more>

Band-Aid Approach to Payroll Tax Holiday not a Prescription for Job Creation by Franchise Small Businesses  January 3, 2012

Band-Aid Approach to Payroll Tax ... Read more>

Lawsuit Challenging Labor Board Election Rules Supported by IFA  December 21, 2011

Lawsuit Challenging Labor Board Election Rules ... Read more>

Failure to Extend Payroll Tax Holiday Could Jeopardize Projections for Franchise Small Business Job Creation  December 20, 2011

Failure to Extend Payroll Tax Holiday ... Read more>

Franchise Businesses Show Signs of Recovery in 2012 After Years of Restrained Growth  December 19, 2011Franchise Businesses Show Signs of Recovery ... Read more>

Veterans Invited to IFA Convention and Franchise Expo South  December 16, 2011

Veterans Invited to IFA Convention ... Read more>

Franchising Gives Back to Support Orlando Veterans Facility  December 16, 2011"Franchising Gives Back" to Support Orlando ... Read more>

Proposed Labor Regulations Will Raise Health Care Costs on Seniors, Hinder Job Creation by Fast-Growing Sector of Franchising  December 16, 2011Proposed Labor Regulations Will Raise Health ... Read more>

YUM! Brands CEO David Novak to Headline Super Session at IFA Convention  December 15, 2011

YUM! Brands CEO David Novak to ... Read more>

Franchise Trade Mission Joins U.S. Franchise Launch in Indonesia  December 12, 2011Franchise Trade Mission Joins U.S. Franchise ... Read more>

New Research Shows Changes in Franchise Ownership Demographics Among Women, Minorities  December 8, 2011

New Research Shows Changes in Franchise ... Read more>

U.S. Department of Commerce Recognizes IFA’s Efforts to Help Franchise Companies Grow in Foreign Markets  December 5, 2011

U.S. Department of Commerce Recognizes IFA’s ... Read more>

IFA Leading Franchising Trade Mission to Southeast Asia  December 1, 2011

IFA Leading Franchising Trade Mission to ... Read more>

IFA Calls for House to Block NLRB Ambush Elections, Micro-Unions  November 29, 2011IFA Calls for House to Block ... Read more>

President Obama Recognizes Franchise Industry Commitment to Reduce Veteran Unemployment  November 21, 2011President Obama Recognizes Franchise Industry Commitment ... Read more>

New Legislation Would Allow Veterans to Use G.I. Bill Funds for Franchise Training Programs  November 17, 2011New Legislation Would Allow Veterans to ... Read more>

IFA Praises Coons, Rubio Bipartisan Jobs Bill for Support of Small Business and Veterans  November 15, 2011

IFA ... Read more>

Franchise Industry Joins First Lady Michelle Obama to Announce Veteran Hiring Commitments  November 10, 2011Franchise Industry Joins First Lady Michelle ... Read more>

IFA Applauds Senate Passage of Veterans Tax Credits for Employers  November 10, 2011

IFA Applauds Senate Passage of ... Read more>

Positive Jobs Numbers Would be Even Higher with Pro-Growth Policies  November 4, 2011

Positive Jobs Numbers Would be Even ... Read more>

Former Apple Executive Guy Kawasaki to Speak at IFA Convention  November 1, 2011Former Apple Executive Guy Kawasaki to ... Read more>

IFA Formalizes Platform to Help Professional Athletes Become Franchisees  October 31, 2011

IFA Formalizes Platform to Help Professional ... Read more>

IFA Wins Distinguished Service Honor from Small Business Lenders  October 31, 2011IFA Wins "Distinguished Service" Honor from ... Read more>

House Small Business Committee Hearing Examines Access to Credit Challenges  October 27, 2011House Small Business Committee Hearing Examines ... Read more>

IFA Launches Tools to Help Franchise Businesses Determine Costs of Health Care Law  October 25, 2011

IFA Launches Tools to Help Franchise ... Read more>

Senators Join Franchise Businesses to Support Pro-Growth Policies  October 21, 2011

Senators Join Franchise Businesses to Support ... Read more>

IFA Announces Facebook as New Member; Will offer Franchise Small Businesses Tools to Spur Job Creation  October 21, 2011

IFA Announces Facebook as New Member; ... Read more>

Franchise Business Owners Join Senators to Support Job Creating Policies  October 19, 2011

Franchise Business Owners Join Senators to ... Read more>

Piecemeal Approach to Tax Reform Will Not Create Jobs  October 14, 2011

Piecemeal Approach to Tax Reform Will ... Read more>

Labor Board Decisions Impacting Franchise Businesses  October 14, 2011Labor Board Decisions Impacting Franchise Businesses... Read more>

September Jobs REPORT Highlights Need for Long-Term Tax Reform for Small Businesses  October 7, 2011September Jobs REPORT Highlights Need for ... Read more>

IFA Calls on Congress To Pass Legislation Protecting Franchise Small Businesses From Union Organizing Campaigns  October 7, 2011IFA Calls on Congress To Pass ... Read more>

IFA Adds New Department Led by Beth Solomon to Advance Strategic Initiatives and Strengthen Industry Relations  October 3, 2011

IFA Adds New Department Led by ... Read more>

IFA Urges Super Committee to Tackle Tax Reform for Small Franchise Businesses  October 3, 2011

IFA Urges Super Committee to Tackle ... Read more>

IFA Announces Educational Sponsor for Institute of Certified Franchise Executives Program  September 27, 2011

IFA Announces Educational Sponsor for Institute ... Read more>

IFA CEO Update: Recap of the 2011 Public Affairs Conference  September 26, 2011IFA CEO Update: Recap of the ... Read more>

Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly to Kick off Franchise Industry Convention  September 26, 2011

Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly to Kick ... Read more>

Two Men And A Truck® Chairwoman Elected to Leadership Post at IFA  September 23, 2011Two Men And A Truck® Chairwoman ... Read more>

IFA Welcomes Four New Board Members  September 23, 2011

IFA Welcomes Four New Board Members ... Read more>

Committee Passage of E-Verify Legislation A Positive Step Forward  September 22, 2011

Committee Passage of E-Verify Legislation A ... Read more>

Legislation Would Boost Veteran Small Business Ownership, Create Jobs  September 15, 2011

Legislation Would Boost Veteran Small Business ... Read more>

Franchise Industry Names Sen. Landrieu and Rep, Graves as 2011 Legislators of the Year  September 15, 2011

Franchise Industry Names Sen. Landrieu and ... Read more>

IFA Applauds Lawmakers for Renewed Effort to Repeal Job-Killing Employer Mandates for Franchise Small Businesses  September 15, 2011

IFA Applauds Lawmakers for Renewed Effort ... Read more>

Health Care Law Puts Millions of Jobs at Risk for Thousands of Franchise Businesses Across the Country  September 12, 2011

Health Care Law Puts Millions of ... Read more>

Ad Campaign Showcases Franchise Small Businesses as Proven Job Creators  September 12, 2011

Ad Campaign Showcases Franchise Small Businesses ... Read more>

President Should Focus on Pro Growth Policies to Create Jobs  September 8, 2011IFA Chairman, Multi-Unit Franchisee to Join ... Read more>

New Business Leader Survey Highlights Need for Pro-Growth Policies  August 31, 2011

New Business Leader Survey Highlights Need ... Read more>

Proposed Labor Board Rules Would Stifle Franchise Business and Job Growth  August 22, 2011

Proposed Labor Board Rules Would Stifle ... Read more>

Court Ruling First Step to Repealing Harmful Provisions in Health Care Law  August 12, 2011

Court Ruling First Step to Repealing ... Read more>

IFA Launches “Franchising Gives Back” to Kick off the 52nd Annual Convention  August 11, 2011

IFA Launches “Franchising Gives Back” ... Read more>

Veteran Incentive Programs should Boost Veteran Small Business Ownership  August 8, 2011

Veteran Incentive Programs should Boost Veteran ... Read more>

Franchise Small Businesses to Boost Grassroots Engagement with Lawmakers During August Recess  August 8, 2011

Franchise Small Businesses to Boost Grassroots ... Read more>

Political Analyst Stuart Rothenberg to Address More than 500 Small Business Owners at IFA Public Affairs Conference  August 1, 2011Political Analyst Stuart Rothenberg to Address ... Read more>

IFA Praises Agreement on Debt Ceiling Increase and Spending Cuts  August 1, 2011

IFA Praises Agreement on Debt Ceiling ... Read more>

IFA Adds Veteran Lobbying and Political Professional to Expanded Government Relations and Public Policy Staff  July 29, 2011IFA Adds Veteran Lobbying and Political ... Read more>

IFA Supports Debt Ceiling Increase to Ensure Economic Certainty for Franchise Small Businesses  July 29, 2011

IFA Supports Debt Ceiling Increase to ... Read more>

Caldeira Named to HealthStore Foundation Board  July 28, 2011

Caldeira Named to HealthStore Foundation Board ... Read more>

IFA Acts to Protect Small Business Against Anti-Business “Card Check” Regulatory Tactics  July 27, 2011

IFA Acts to Protect Small Business ... Read more>

Best-Selling Author and Navy Seal Eric Greitens to Address IFA Public Affairs Conference  July 13, 2011

Best-Selling Author and Navy Seal Eric ... Read more>

Jobs Numbers Reflect Need for Certainty, Pro-Growth Policies for Small Businesses to Grow  July 8, 2011Jobs Numbers Reflect Need for Certainty, ... Read more>

FDA Should Consider Economic Burden of Menu Labeling on Franchise Restaurant Owners  July 1, 2011

FDA Should Consider Economic Burden of ... Read more>

IFA Calls for Secretary Geithner, Congress, to Reverse Job-Killing Financial Regulations on Small Business  June 21, 2011

IFA Calls for Secretary Geithner, ... Read more>

IFA Calls for IRS to Protect Employer-Sponsored Health Care Coverage  June 17, 2011IFA Calls for IRS to Protect ... Read more>

Statement By Stephen J. Caldeira IFA President & CEO In Response to the Call for the Elimination of the Small Business Administration  June 16, 2011Statement By Stephen J. Caldeira International ... Read more>

Franchise Small Business offer “Low-Hanging Fruit” Solutions to President’s Council on Jobs & Competitiveness  June 14, 2011Franchise Small Business offer “Low-Hanging Fruit” ... Read more>

IFA Launches Small Business Lending Toolkit to Boost Job Creation  June 13, 2011

IFA Launches Small Business Lending Toolkit ... Read more>

Delay in Swipe Fee Reform Would Thwart Job Growth by Franchise Small Businesses  June 8, 2011Delay in Swipe Fee Reform Would ... Read more>

IFA Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Recognize Franchise Business Model  June 8, 2011IFA Urges U.S. Supreme Court to ... Read more>

Senate Vote Heeds Concerns of Franchise Small Businesses on Swipe Fees  June 8, 2011Senate Vote Heeds Concerns of Franchise ... Read more>

IFA Files Amicus Brief in Mass. Case Defending Franchise Relationships  June 7, 2011IFA Files Amicus Brief in Mass. ... Read more>

FOX Business Anchor Stuart Varney to Headline IFA Public Affairs Conference  June 6, 2011FOX Business Anchor Stuart Varney to ... Read more>

International Franchise Association Names Judith Thorman SVP, Government Relations & Public Policy  June 1, 2011

International Franchise Association Names Judith Thorman ... Read more>

Regulatory Hurdles Stymie Job Creation by Franchise Small Businesses  May 31, 2011Regulatory Hurdles Stymie Job Creation by ... Read more>

House Republican Jobs Plan Would Provide Economic Certainty for Franchise Small Businesses  May 26, 2011House Republican Jobs Plan Would Provide ... Read more>

New Ad Campaign Connects Franchising To Job Creation  May 23, 2011New Ad Campaign Connects Franchising To ... Read more>

Health Insurance Tax Hinders Job Creation by Franchise Small Businesses  May 23, 2011Health Insurance Tax Hinders Job Creation ... Read more>

IFA Joins Effort to Boost Job Creation in U.S. Travel Industry  May 18, 2011

IFA Joins Effort to Boost Job ... Read more>

IFA Launches Expanded Credit Access Campaign to Spur Job Creation and Franchise Business Growth  May 16, 2011

IFA Launches Expanded Credit Access Campaign ... Read more>

Franchise Industry Praises Focus of President’s Jobs Council  May 11, 2011

Franchise Industry Praises Focus of President’s ... Read more>

IFA Announces Partnership to Help Professional Athletes Own Franchise Businesses  April 29, 2011

IFA Announces Partnership to Help Professional ... Read more>

Repeal of 1099 IRS Reporting Requirement Signed by President Obama  April 15, 2011

Repeal of 1099 IRS Reporting Requirement ... Read more>

Franchise Businesses Call on Congress to Clarify Business Activity Tax Issues  April 13, 2011

Franchise Businesses Call on Congress to ... Read more>

Franchise and Lending Leaders Partner to Increase Credit Access to Small Business  April 8, 2011

Franchise and Lending Leaders Partner to ... Read more>

Franchise Businesses Outline “Solutions For The Economy” To Congress  April 6, 2011

 The International Franchise Association presented members of the ... Read more>

Budget Proposal Paves Way for Franchise Businesses to Create Jobs  April 5, 2011

Budget Proposal Paves Way for Franchise ... Read more>

Repeal of 1099 Requirement A Major Victory for Franchise Small Businesses  April 5, 2011

Repeal of 1099 Requirement A Major ... Read more>

New FDA Menu Labeling Regulations Need Clear Guidance for Franchise Restaurants  April 1, 2011

New FDA Menu Labeling Regulations Need ... Read more>

Report Illustrates Financing Challenges Still Remain for Franchise Small Businesses  March 21, 2011

Report Illustrates Financing Challenges Still Remain ... Read more>

IFA Statement on House Passage of 1099 Repeal Bill  March 4, 2011

IFA Statement on House Passage of ... Read more>

Jenna Barber Awarded IRL Marshall CFE Scholarship  February 16, 2011

Jenna Barber Awarded IRL Marshall CFE ... Read more>

IFA Honors Executive for Mentoring Women Entrepreneurs  February 16, 2011

IFA Honors Executive for Mentoring Women ... Read more>

IFA Names McDonald’s® Franchise Owner Jack Earle Chairman  February 16, 2011

IFA Names McDonald’s® Franchise Owner Jack ... Read more>

IFA Honors Leonard Swartz with Leadership Award  February 16, 2011

IFA Honors Leonard Swartz with Leadership ... Read more>

Franchise Executive Honored as the Diversity Award Recipient  February 16, 2011

Franchise Executive Honored as Diversity Award ... Read more>

International Franchise Association Welcomes New Board Members  February 16, 2011

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Candy Bouquet International Founder Wins Franchise Industry Entrepreneur of the Year Award  February 15, 2011

Candy Bouquet International Founder Wins Franchise ... Read more>

140 Franchise Executives to Attain CFE Status  February 15, 2011

140 Franchise Executives to Attain CFE ... Read more>

Romney Cites Franchise Businesses as Key to Economic Recovery, Job Growth  February 14, 2011

Romney Cites Franchise Businesses as Key ... Read more>

Multi-Unit Franchisee Lawrence “Doc” Cohen Named to International Franchise Association’s Hall of Fame  February 13, 2011

Multi-Unit Franchisee Lawrence “Doc” Cohen Named ... Read more>

International Franchise Association Honors Franchise Businesswoman with Crystal Compass  February 13, 2011

IFA Honors Franchise Businesswoman with Crystal ... Read more>

Caldeira Named to SBLC Board of Directors  February 10, 2011

Caldeira Named to SBLC Board of ... Read more>

IFA Launches OnTrack-Performance Benchmarking for Franchisors  February 9, 2011

IFA Launches OnTrack-Performance Benchmarking for Franchisors. ... Read more>

New Health Care Law Discourages Growth Among Small Businesses  February 8, 2011

New Health Care Law Discourages Growth ... Read more>

New Ad Campaign Touts the Economic Impact of Franchising  February 7, 2011

New Ad Campaign Touts the Economic ... Read more>

IFA Supports Senate Efforts To Repeal Health Care Law; 1099 Provision  February 2, 2011

IFA Supports Senate Efforts To Repeal ... Read more>

IFA Names Former Congressman Melancon Head of Government Relations and Public Policy; Promotes Straczewski to Senior Government Relations Position  February 2, 2011

IFA Names Former Congressman ... Read more>

Virginia Ruling Clarifies Franchising Business Relationship  January 26, 2011

Virginia Ruling Clarifies Franchising Business Relationship. ... Read more>

IFA Praises FDA Decision to Delay Enforcement of Menu Labeling Regulations  January 21, 2011

IFA Praises FDA Decision to Delay ... Read more>

Franchise Industry Hails House Passage of Health Care Law Repeal  January 20, 2011Franchise Industry Hails House Passage of ... Read more>

IFA Files Amicus Brief to Kentucky Supreme Court Involving Subway  January 19, 2011

IFA Files Amicus Brief to Kentucky ... Read more>

IFA Names Weikel Director Of State Government Relations and Public Policy  January 17, 2011

 The International Franchise ... Read more>

Franchise Businesses Poised For Stronger Growth In 2011  January 12, 2011

Franchise Businesses Poised For Stronger Growth ... Read more>

Franchise Industry Commends House Effort To Repeal Health Care Law  January 4, 2011

Franchise Industry Commends House Effort To ... Read more>

Extension of SBA Authority Critical to Franchise Small Businesses  January 2, 2011

Extension of SBA Authority Critical to ... Read more>

Tax Rate Extenders Bill Will Provide Short-Term Certainty For Franchise Small Businesses  December 17, 2010

IFA praised the strong bipartisan support ... Read more>

Franchise Businesses Recommend Improvements In Menu Labeling Implementation  December 17, 2010

IFA submits comments on menu labeling to ... Read more>

New Publication Helps Consumers Learn All About Franchising  December 13, 2010

A newly updated publication ... Read more>

Franchise.org to Offer Enhanced User Experience  December 12, 2010

Franchise.org to Offer Enhanced User Experience. ... Read more>

Steve Forbes to Deliver Keynote Address to Franchise Industry Convention  December 7, 2010

Steve Forbes to Deliver Keynote Address ... Read more>

IFA Applauds Bipartisan Agreement to Extend Tax Cuts  December 7, 2010

IFA Hails Agreement on Tax ... Read more>

IFA President & CEO Steve Caldeira Named to U.S. Chamber of Commerce Association Committee of 100  November 18, 2010

IFA President & CEO Steve Caldeira ... Read more>

Veterans Increase Franchised Small-Business Ownership  November 10, 2010

Award-winning VetFran program sales top 2,000. ... Read more>

IFA Congratulates Newly-Elected Members of Congress  November 3, 2010

The outcome of the 2010 mid-term ... Read more>

International Franchise Association Welcomes Six New Board Members  October 22, 2010

Six leading franchise professionals have been ... Read more>

Choice Hotels CEO Steve Joyce Elected to Leadership Post at IFA  October 22, 2010

Stephen P. Joyce, president & CEO ... Read more>

IFA Names New Communications and Marketing Staff Members  October 12, 2010

 The International Franchise ... Read more>

Mitt Romney to Headline Franchise Industry Convention  October 6, 2010

 The 51st IFA Annual Convention ... Read more>

IRA to IRS: New 1099 Reporting Requirements Should be Repealed  September 29, 2010

IFA today called for the repeal ... Read more>

Statement by IFA President & CEO Regarding Small Business Jobs and Credit Act  September 27, 2010

IFA President & CEO Stephen J. ... Read more>

IFA Supported Credit Access Provision Included in Senate Passed Jobs Bill  September 16, 2010

500 Franchise Leaders Gathered in Washington ... Read more>

IFA Forms Partnership with Army Reserve to Promote Franchising  September 16, 2010

IFA today announced a partnership with ... Read more>

New Government Data Will Help Support the Economic Impact of Franchising  September 14, 2010

New data in the 2007 Economic ... Read more>

Sen. Lincoln and Rep. Ryan Selected as 2010 Legislators of the Year During Annual IFA Legislative Conference  September 13, 2010

500 Franchise Leaders Arrive in Washington to Demonstrate that ... Read more>

New Menu Rules Miss the Intent of Congress to Minimize Impact on Small Businesses  August 26, 2010

IFA today expressed disappointment that the ... Read more>

IFA Promotes French to SVP of Government Relations & Public Policy  August 4, 2010

IFA President and CEO Steve Caldeira ... Read more>

IFA Urges Senate to Protect First Amendment Rights of Small Businesses  July 27, 2010

IFA urges Senate to reject a ... Read more>

IFA Urges Senate to Act on Small Business Lending Bill  July 13, 2010


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Clear Guidance From the FDA Will Expedite Nutrition Information to Restaurant Consumers  July 8, 2010

IFA today urged the FDA to ... Read more>

Clarification of New Health Care Rules Critical to Advoid Unintended Consequences on Small Businesses  July 7, 2010

IFA today urged President Obama and ... Read more>

Protections for Franchise Business Included in Financial Reform Bill  June 25, 2010

IFA Members Lobby Conferees Hard to ... Read more>

IFA Applauds Wise Treatment of Franchises in New Oklahoma Workers Comp Law  June 15, 2010

A new law in Oklahoma recognizes ... Read more>

IFA to Develop Tools and Best Practices to Help Industry Access Credit  June 14, 2010

IFA announces the formation of a ... Read more>

White House Health Reform Director Nancy-Ann Deparle Discusses New Law with IFA Members  June 10, 2010

Counselor to President Barack Obama and ... Read more>

IFA NAMES STEPHEN J. CALDEIRA AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER  June 2, 2010... Read more>

New Health Care Law Places Burden on Backs of Small Business  May 27, 2010

New healthcare regulations will ... Read more>

Franchise Business Leaders Outline Strategies for growth Before Congressional Committee  May 26, 2010

Members Testify at “Heroes of Small ... Read more>

IFA Launches Next Wave of Campaign to Promote the Economic Impact of Franchising  May 19, 2010

IFA Franchisee Members will Share Their ... Read more>

IFA Supports Legislation to Increase Capital to Franchise Businesses  May 18, 2010

IFA today reaffirmed its support for ... Read more>

Wall Street Reforms Threaten Growth on Main Street  May 6, 2010

IFA Supports Amendment to Protect Small ... Read more>

New Publication Helps Franchisees and Franchisors Plan for the Future  May 3, 2010

An important blueprint for establishing a ... Read more>

IFA Urges Congress to Approve Tax Credit to Help Veterans Get into Business for Themselves  April 29, 2010

The IFA today urged Congress to ... Read more>

NBC Chuck Todd to Headline IFA's 11th Annual Public Affairs Conference  April 21, 2010

NBC News Political Director and Chief ... Read more>

Veterans Gaining Toehold on Economy with Franchise Ownership  April 7, 2010

Discount purchase program on path to ... Read more>

Franchise and Professional Athletic Group Team Up to Promote Sound Business Skills Among Athletes  April 6, 2010

The IFA and the Allied Athlete ... Read more>

Ruling Threatens Viability of Franchise Business in Massachusetts  March 29, 2010

A recent ruling by U.S. District ... Read more>

Pre-Emption of State and Local Menu Labeling Laws Good News for Franchise Restaurants  March 24, 2010

Based on the IFA-endorsed Labeling Education ... Read more>

IFA Urges Senate to Reject Reconciliation Health Care Package  March 22, 2010

IFA today expressed disappointment that the ... Read more>

Statement by David French, IFA, Regarding Immigration Reformstatement  March 19, 2010

For several years, the ... Read more>

Shay Resigns as IFA President & CEO  March 17, 2010

Shay has accepted the position of ... Read more>

IFA, Supporters Boost Veterans Franchise Ownership on Capitol Hill  March 12, 2010

IFA urging Congress to support legislation ... Read more>

New Multi-Unit Best Practices Conference Focuses on Teamwork  March 12, 2010

Top Franchisors and Franchisees will Provide ... Read more>

Health Care Bills Fail Small Businesses  March 9, 2010

IFA once again urges Congress to ... Read more>

IFA President & CEO Elected to Small Business Coalition Leadership  March 4, 2010

IFA President & CEO Matthew ... Read more>

Senate Jobs Bill Needs More Credit Access Provisions for Small Businesses  February 17, 2010

The IFA and other small business ... Read more>

International Franchise Association Names Ken Walker Chairman During the IFA 50th Annual Convention  February 8, 2010

President & CEO of Driven Brands ... Read more>

FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION HONORS EXECUTIVE FOR MENTORING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS  February 8, 2010

Two Men And A Truck Chairwoman honored by the ... Read more>

FRANCHISE EXECUTIVE HONORED AS DIVERSITY AWARD RECIPIENT  February 8, 2010

Managing director of Roark Capital Group and chairman of ... Read more>

BRIGHTSTAR EXECUTIVE JOINS FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION  February 8, 2010

President and co-founder of BrightStar Franchising, LLC  has been ... Read more>

THIRTY YEAR FRANCHISE VETERAN JOINS FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS  February 8, 2010

A multi-unit Dairy Queen franchisee has been elected to ... Read more>

DARRELL JOHNSON JOINS FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS  February 8, 2010

President & CEO of FRANdata has been elected to ... Read more>

PEPSICO EXECUTIVE JOINS FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS  February 8, 2010

Vice president of Industry Relations for PepsiCo Foodservice has ... Read more>

Entrepreneurs Capture Educational Prizes  February 8, 2010

Scholarships awarded during IFA 50th Annual ... Read more>

DIVERSITY ADVOCATE HONORED AS LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT  February 8, 2010

An ardent advocate of diversity within the franchising industry ... Read more>

FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION NAMES INNOVATIVE BUSINESSWOMAN ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR  February 7, 2010

BrightStar CEO and co-founder honored as IFA's Entrepreneur of ... Read more>

OKLAHOMA FRANCHISE ENTREPRENEUR NAMED TO IFA’S HALL OF FAME  February 6, 2010

Express Employment Professionals Chairman, CEO and founder named to ... Read more>

BUSINESSWOMAN HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP  February 5, 2010

Multi-unit franchisee honored for extraordinary leadership by the Women’s ... Read more>

President's Job Proposals Are a Good Start, But More is Needed  January 28, 2010

Increased Access to Credit, More Restrained ... Read more>

IFA Urges Congress to Start Over on Bipartisan Health Care Reform  January 21, 2010

The IFA today called on Congress ... Read more>

IFA Partners with Direct Technology Innovations for Merchant Services Program  January 21, 2010

The IFA has named Direct Technology ... Read more>

IFA Urges Obama Administration to Invest in Entrepreneurship Development Programs  January 14, 2010

IFA urged President Obama to provide ... Read more>

IFA & MFV Team Up to Promote Franchising Around the Globe  January 13, 2010

Four New U.S. Pavilions at Major ... Read more>

IFA Launches Enhanced Compliance Education Program During 50th Annual Convention  January 12, 2010

IFA will launch Fran-Guard™ during the ... Read more>

SBA Administrator Mills to Address IFA Convention  January 8, 2010

Access to Credit for Franchise Businesses ... Read more>

IFA to Launch “Fran-Guard” Compliance Program  January 1, 2010

Greatly expanded franchise sales management and compliance program to ... Read more>

Franchise and Shopping Center Organizations Join Forces to Promote Small Business Ownership and Expansion  December 17, 2009

The IFA and the ICSC today ... Read more>

Franchise Businesses to See Slow Growth in 2010  December 16, 2009

Industry Forecast Predicts Increases in Jobs, ... Read more>

IFA Urges Passage of Small Business Proposals  December 10, 2009

The IFA today released a support ... Read more>

MIAMI EXPOSITION WILL SHOWCASE FRANCHISE BUSINESS OWNERSHIP  December 9, 2009

Public Invited to Visit with More Than 150 Franchise ... Read more>

FRANCHISE INDUSTRY 2010 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK TO BE RELEASED DEC. 16  December 7, 2009

The report will review 2009 outlook predictions, and forecast ... Read more>

LENDING SHORTFALL WILL SLOW JOB CREATION IN 2010  December 2, 2009

 Half of Franchise Business Leaders Cite Access to ... Read more>

IFA PROMOTES FRANCHISE MODEL TO CHINESE DELEGATION  November 24, 2009

The IFA today hosted over 20 leaders from the ... Read more>

FRANCHISE BUSINESSES OPPOSE SENATE HEALTHCARE REFORM EFFORTS  November 20, 2009

The Senate’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will ... Read more>

IFA PARTICIPATES IN WHITE HOUSE SMALL BUSINESS FINANCING FORUM  November 18, 2009

IFA President & CEO Matthew Shay Submits Policy Recommendations ... Read more>

1,500th U.S. Veteran to Open Franchise Small Business Using Voluntary Discounts  November 10, 2009

Veterans Day for U.S. Army veteran Brian Gadson will ... Read more>

GLOBAL FRANCHISE MARKET ANTICIPATES GROWTH IN 2010  November 10, 2009

World Franchise Leaders Gather in Brazil for World Franchise ... Read more>

IFA URGES SENATE TO SAY NO TO HOUSE VERSION OF HEALTH CARE REFORM  November 9, 2009... Read more>

IFA OPPOSES HOUSE HEALTHCARE REFORM BILL  November 5, 2009

The IFA today urged the House of Representatives to ... Read more>

SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT ACCESS GROWS AMONG BUSINESS GROUPS  October 29, 2009

Twenty eight national trade associations have joined the IFA ... Read more>

FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH TO HEADLINE IFA 50TH ANNUAL CONVENTION  October 28, 2009

Thousands of Franchise Industry Leaders to Descend on San ... Read more>

IFA SUPPORTS BILL TO IMPROVE SMALL BUSINESS LENDING PROGRAMS  October 27, 2009

The IFA lent support today to H.R. 3854 introduced ... Read more>

IFA RECOMMENDATION TO INCREASE SBA LOAN LIMITS GAINS SUPPORT FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA  October 21, 2009... Read more>

SINGAPORE FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION ADOPTS IFA PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM  October 15, 2009

The IFA today announced a joint agreement between the ... Read more>

CHANGES TO SBA LOAN PROGRAM COULD CREATE OVER 600,000 NEW JOBS  October 14, 2009

Click here to watch Shay's ... Read more>

MORE VETERANS OPENING SMALL BUSINESSES USING FRANCHISE DISCOUNTS  October 1, 2009

 An increasing number of the nation’s military veterans ... Read more>

CONGRESS SHOULD EXTEND CERTAIN TAX CREDITS TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES LEAD THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY  September 30, 2009

New Bill to Help Veterans Get into Business is ... Read more>

IFA Chairwoman to Urge Congress to Extend Certain Tax Credits to Help Small Businesses Lead the Economic Recovery  September 29, 2009

Dwyer-Owens will testify before the House Small Business Committee ... Read more>

FREE SEMINARS PROVIDE STEPS AND TIPS TO BUYING A FRANCHISE  September 18, 2009

West Coast Franchise Expo Scheduled for Oct. 2-4 in ... Read more>

BLUE DOG COALITON CO-FOUNDER REP. TANNER SELECTED AS 2009 LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR BY THE IFA  September 15, 2009

Award Presented During Franchise Industry’s Annual Washington Fly-In

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NEW SBA FINANCING GUIDANCE GOOD FOR FRANCHISE INDUSTRY  September 4, 2009

 The IFA applauds the Small Business Administration for ... Read more>

OCTOBER EVENT SHOWCASES FRANCHISING AS A WAY TO OWN YOUR OWN BUSINESS  August 21, 2009

Public Invited to Visit with More Than 150 Franchise ... Read more>

NEW BILL WOULD INCREASE CAPITAL ACCESS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES  August 19, 2009

S. 1615 Would Increase SBA Loan Program Level


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IFA URGES MARKET BASED SOLUTIONS TO HEALTH CARE REFORM  August 12, 2009

Health Care Reform will Take Center Stage at IFA’s ... Read more>

FRANCHISE INDUSTRY GRANTED DEADLINE EXTENSION TO A NEW REPORTING LAW IN NEW YORK  August 7, 2009... Read more>

IFA PUSHES FOR SOLUTIONS TO THE CREDIT CRUNCH  July 23, 2009

Franchise Business Leaders Meet with Key Policymakers at Treasury ... Read more>

IFA URGES NEW YORK TO DELAY IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW FRANCHISE RULES  July 21, 2009

IFA is urging the state of New York to ... Read more>

UNION ORGANIZING BILL STILL THREATENS SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS  July 17, 2009

Compromises on Union Bill Don’t Go Far Enough

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IFA URGES TREASURY TO TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS TO SHORE UP SMALL BUSINESS LENDING  July 14, 2009

Government Should Take Steps to Keep CIT Group Solvent

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IFA ANNOUNCES NEW POSITION FOR ADVOCACY EFFORTS  June 29, 2009

Meredith Nethercutt has joined the IFA staff as director ... Read more>

IFA URGES MEMBERS TO MEET WITH LAWMAKERS DURING JULY 4th RECESS  June 26, 2009

Card Check, Capital Access and Health Care Reform among ... Read more>

50TH ANNUAL CONVENTION EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR IFA MEMBERS  June 25, 2009... Read more>

IFA FILES BRIEF TO PROTECT FRANCHISE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES  June 23, 2009... Read more>

IFA URGES CONGRESS TO CLARIFY BUSINESS ACTIVITY TAX LAW  June 22, 2009

Failure to Act Would Harm Communities Nationwide

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IFA APPLAUDS U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS FOR PRO SMALL-BUSINESS RESOLUTION  June 15, 2009

The IFA today applauded the U.S. Conference of Mayors ... Read more>

IFA FILES AMICUS BRIEF TO PROTECT NATIONAL ARBITRATION POLICY  June 12, 2009... Read more>

FRANCHISE BUSINESSES CAN HELP LEAD THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY WITH ACCESS TO CAPITAL  June 10, 2009

IFA Asks Congress to Promote More Lending, Not More ... Read more>

FRANCHISE BUSINESS LEADER TO OUTLINE IMPACT OF CREDIT CRISIS ON GROWTH OF SMALL BUSINESSES  June 9, 2009

MEDIA ADVISORY:  IFA Member to Testify Before House Small ... Read more>

New Bill Supports Veteran Business Ownership  June 3, 2009

2009-06-03 TSFranchisee PRFranchisee 2009-06-03 2010-06-02 TSIndustry PRIndustry 2009-06-03 ... Read more>

NEW REPORT MAKES CASE FOR NEW SMALL BUSINESS LENDING POLICIES  May 12, 2009

Ending Credit Logjam Will Create More Jobs

 

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America Runs on Dunkin', Dunkin' Brands Runs on Franchising  May 4, 2009... Read more>

FRANCHISE INDUSTRY STEPS UP ADOCACY EFFORTS  April 23, 2009

New Initiative Designed to Build Local Relationships, One Opportunity ... Read more>

LAWMAKERS NEED TO DO MORE TO FREE UP CREDIT FOR FRANCHISE BUSINESS  April 21, 2009

IFA Issues Grassroots Alert to Members to Contact Congress
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FRANCHISING WORLD SPECIAL REPORT  April 15, 2009

Understanding How Capital Access Has Changed Financing
By ... Read more>

Statement by Matthew Shay Regarding the Confirmation of Karen Gordon Mills as Administrator of the SBA  April 3, 2009

We congratulate Karen Gordon Mills on her confirmation as ... Read more>

FRANCHISE BUSINESSES SUPPORT REPEAL OF ESTATE TAX  March 31, 2009

The IFA today urged Congress to provide additional permanent ... Read more>

Press Release Card Check  March 23, 2009... Read more>

PRESIDENT’S LENDING INITIATIVE GOOD NEWS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES  March 16, 2009

For every $1 million of lending to franchise businesses, ... Read more>

NUTRITION LABELING BILL GOOD FOR CONSUMERS AND FRANCHISED BUSINESSES  March 11, 2009... Read more>

CONGRESS SHOULD REJECT BILL TO ELIMINATE PRIVATE BALLOT  March 10, 2009

 So-Called “Employee Free Choice Act” is a Detriment ... Read more>

MINORITY AND WOMEN 2009 FRANCHISE SEMINAR SERIES ANNOUNCED  March 6, 2009

2009 schedule for the MinorityFran Franchise Opportunities Seminars for ... Read more>

SBA GUIDANCE ON GOODWILL FINANCING CREATES CONFUSION AND UNCERTAINTY  March 5, 2009

Changes announced to the SBA policy guidance on the ... Read more>

PASSAGE OF CARD CHECK WOULD HAMPER JOB CREATION  February 25, 2009

New Rapid Poll Finds Small Businesses Concerned About Legislation

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IRL MARSHALL HONORED AS LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT  February 17, 2009

The late Irl Marshall Jr., one of the founders ... Read more>

FOUR ENTREPRENEURS CAPTURE EDUCATIONAL PRIZES  February 17, 2009

Four entrepreneurs to receive the Irl Marshall Certified Franchise ... Read more>

139 FRANCHISE EXECUTIVES ADVANCE TO ATTAIN CFE STATUS  February 17, 2009

Since inception in the early 1980s, more than 500 ... Read more>

FRANCHISE GROUP HONORS EXECUTIVE FOR MENTORING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS  February 17, 2009

 Catherine Monson was honored today by the International ... Read more>

FRANCHISE EXECUTIVE RECOGNIZED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO DIVERSITY  February 17, 2009

Linda G. Alvarado, a Yum! Brands’ franchisee, was today ... Read more>

THE DWYER GROUP, INC. EXECUTIVE NAMED CHAIRWOMAN OF THE INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION  February 17, 2009

The Dwyer Group Chairwoman and CEO Dina Dwyer-Owens, CFE, ... Read more>

FRANCHISE GROUP NAMES ENTERPRISING BUSINESSMAN ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR  February 16, 2009

Tariq Farid was today honored by the International Franchise ... Read more>

FRANCHISE ENTREPRENEUR NAMED TO IFA’S HALL OF FAME  February 15, 2009

James S. Bugg Sr., CFE, was today named to ... Read more>

FRANCHISE LAWYER HONORED FOR LEADERSHIP  February 14, 2009

Brian B. Schnell today was honored  by the International ... Read more>

INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION WELCOMES SEVEN NEW BOARD MEMBERS  February 14, 2009

 Seven leading franchise professionals have been elected to ... Read more>

IFA URGES SBA TO RECONSIDER FINANCING GUIDANCE THAT SLASHES VALUE OF SMALL BUSINESSES  February 14, 2009

IFA today urged the SBA to reconsider a proposed ... Read more>

IFA MEMBERS ELECT 2009 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE  February 14, 2009

Members of the IFA today elected members of the ... Read more>

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE TO JOIN FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS  February 14, 2009

Marriott International Inc. Vice President has been named to ... Read more>

DUNKIN’ BRANDS EXECUTIVE TO JOIN FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS  February 14, 2009

Dunkin’ Brands Executive Vice President has been named to ... Read more>

FINANCIAL SERVICES EXECUTIVE TO JOIN FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS  February 14, 2009

United Financial Services Group/Eagle Tax Services Group Chairman & ... Read more>

BUSINESS SERVICES EXECUTIVE TO JOIN FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS  February 14, 2009

PostNet of Minnesota and Wisconsin Owner has been named ... Read more>

TOP GIFT INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE TO JOIN FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS  February 14, 2009

Candy Bouquet International, Inc. President & CEO named to ... Read more>

FASTSIGNS INTERNATIONAL CEO TO JOIN FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS  February 14, 2009

 FASTSIGNS International CEO named to the International Franchise ... Read more>

MARYLAND RESTAURANT EXECUTIVE TO JOIN FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS  February 14, 2009

Chick-fil-A Capital Centre Owner-Operator has been named to the ... Read more>

FRANCHISES SEEKING VETERANS FEATURED AT DC EXPO  February 11, 2009
Former Military Personnel May Enter Franchise Show ... Read more>

SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH IS CRITICAL TO ECONOMIC RECOVERY  January 28, 2009

IFA Says More Attention to Credit Access in Stimulus ... Read more>

FRANCHISE BUSINESSES PREPARE FOR ECONOMIC CHALLENGES  January 27, 2009

Industry Remains Cautiously Optimistic

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Franchise Businesses Take Center Stage at Washington, DC Expo  January 27, 2009

International Franchise Expo Slated for March 20-22

 

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FRANCHISE BUSINESSES ARE IMPORTANT TO ECONOMIC GROWTH IN U.S. CITIES  January 22, 2009

IFA Applauds New U.S. Conference of Mayors Franchising Task ... Read more>

FRANCHISING PLAYS CRITICAL ROLE IN ECONOMIC RECOVERY  January 14, 2009

IFA Urges Congress to take Steps to Increase Access ... Read more>

IFA OPPOSES BILLS THAT WOULD BURDEN FRANCHISED BUSINESSES IN TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES  January 9, 2009

 Legislation Would Benefit the Trial Bar and not ... Read more>

IFA URGES GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE MARKETPLACE FOR SMALL BUSINESS LOANS  December 23, 2008

The IFA today urged Treasury Secretary Paulson to consider ... Read more>

INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION TO RELEASE 2009 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK REPORT  December 19, 2008

Prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers, the outlook will forecast the number ... Read more>

Franchise Businesses to Exhibit in Miami January 9 - 11  December 15, 2008... Read more>

FRANCHISED SMALL-BUSINESSES ON DISPLAY AT MIAMI TRADE SHOW  December 10, 2008

Public Invited to Visit with More Than 150 Franchise ... Read more>

FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON TO HEADLINE IFA ANNUAL CONVENTION  December 5, 2008

Clinton will be the keynote speaker for the International ... Read more>

IFA URGES NEW CONGRESS TO OPPOSE THE EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT  December 3, 2008

“This legislation is not labor reform,” David French, IFA ... Read more>

Vets Buying Franchises, Top Ten Named  November 6, 2008

Award-winning VetFran program sales top 1,200

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PROPOSED LAW WOULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT NEW JERSEY ECONOMY  October 24, 2008... Read more>

FRANCHISE SEMINAR FOR WOMEN AND MINORITIES PLANNED FOR DETROIT  October 20, 2008

 Minority entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to learn ... Read more>

IFA MEMBERS URGED TO GET OUT THE VOTE  October 17, 2008

Nov. 4 Elections Important to "Joe the Plumbers" and ... Read more>

Franchise Seminar For Women and Minorities Planned for Jacksonville  October 16, 2008

Minority entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to learn all ... Read more>

NEW DIRECTORY OUTLINES FRANCHISING OPPORTUNITIES  October 15, 2008

IFA will release its largest Franchise Opportunities Guide this ... Read more>

West Coast Franchise Expo Press Kit  October 9, 2008... Read more>

GA SUPREME COURT AGREES TO HEAR IMPORTANT FRANCHISE CASE  October 8, 2008

The Georgia Supreme Court has agreed to review the ... Read more>

CERTIFIED FRANCHISE EXECUTIVES™ PROGRAM EXPANDS TO INDIA  October 6, 2008

ICFE and the Franchising Association of India (FAI) will ... Read more>

FRANCHISE BUSINESSES APPLAUD HOUSE VOTE TO HELP ALLEVIATE CREDIT CRUNCH  October 3, 2008

IFA today praised the House of Representatives for passing ... Read more>

Franchise Companies to Exhibit in L.A. to Prospective Investors  October 3, 2008... Read more>

FRANCHISE BUSINESS OWNERS FLOOD THE HOUSE WITH CALLS TO PASS THE FINANCIAL RESCUE PLAN  October 2, 2008

Members of the IFA continue their calls today for ... Read more>

FRANCHISE BUSINESSES APPLAUD SENATE PASSAGE OF RESCUE PLAN  October 1, 2008

IFA Urges the House to Pass the Bill Quickly
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PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ANSWER IFA QUESTIONS  October 1, 2008

 Nominees Provide Insights to Key Franchise Business Issues

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Statement Regarding The House Vote on the Economic Bailout Plan  September 29, 2008

By IFA Vice President, Government Releations David French

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THE FRANCHISE INDUSTRY APPLAUDS THE GOVERNMENT RESCUE PLAN  September 28, 2008

IFA today applauded the bipartisan economic rescue plan agreed ... Read more>

NUTRITION LABELING BILL MAKES SENSE FOR CONSUMERS AND FRANCHISED BUSINESSES  September 26, 2008

IFA today applauded the introduction of the Labeling Education ... Read more>

FINANCIAL CRISIS PUTS FRANCHISE BUSINESS GROWTH AT RISK  September 25, 2008

Congress Must Act Swiftly on a Package to Stabilize ... Read more>

NEW LAW HELPS ENSURE THE PROMISE OF THE ADA FOR DISABLED WORKERS AND SMALL BUSINESS  September 25, 2008

IFA today applauded the enactment of the American’s with ... Read more>

CONGRESS MUST ACT SWIFTLY TO STABILIZE THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM  September 24, 2008

Franchised Business Growth is Threatened if Congress Fails to ... Read more>

House Small Business Committee Chair Velázquez Names Franchise Legislator of the Year  September 16, 2008

House Small Business Committee Chair Rep. Nydia Velázquez has ... Read more>

New IFA Ad Features Top Commercial Cleaning Franchise  September 15, 2008

The third in a series of advertisements highlighting the ... Read more>

Disability Bill Includes Key Provisions For Employers  September 12, 2008

The IFA today applauded the U.S. Senate for including ... Read more>

IFA SUPPORTS CALLTO ACTION TO SOUND ENERGY POLICY  August 12, 2008... Read more>

IFA SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESS “CHOICE” ACT TO BRING HEALTHCARE OPTIONS TO SMALL BUSINESSES  July 23, 2008

Bill is Positive Step Forward to Affordable Access to ... Read more>

IFA’S VETERAN’S ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WINS COVETED SUMMIT AWARD  July 22, 2008... Read more>

IFA OUTLINES DANGER OF GEORGIA COURT RULING ON IN-TERM COVENANTS  July 21, 2008

Files Friend of the Court Brief in Georgia Supreme ... Read more>

Franchisees Say No to Arbitration Bill  July 14, 2008

Trial Lawyers are the Only Real Beneficiaries of HR ... Read more>

Important Legislative Issues to Draw Record Participation in Franchise Grassroots Meeting  July 11, 2008

Paul Begala to be Keynote Speaker

... Read more>

More Vets Celebrating Independence as Franchise Owners  July 3, 2008

Award-winning Effort Gains Popularity among Former Military Personnel

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IFA CALLS FOR CHANGES IN BURDENSOME TAX LAWS  June 24, 2008

Fix is Needed to Ensure That Franchised Businesses Are ... Read more>

IFA’S VETERAN’S ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WINS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE  June 23, 2008

The IFA has received an Award of Excellence from ... Read more>

New Advertisement Highlights Economic Importance of Franchising  June 18, 2008... Read more>

Congress Must Take Action to Address Energy Costs  June 18, 2008... Read more>

Senate Passes The Credit and Debit Clarification Act  May 22, 2008

IFA applauds the Senate passage of HR 4008.

... Read more>

Veteran’s Small-Business Program Hits New Milestone  May 15, 2008

 VetFran has hit a historic milestone by welcoming ... Read more>

IFA Urges Senate To Expedite Passage of Litigation Relief for Business Owners  May 14, 2008

Technical Corrections Package will help Consumers Receive the Protection ... Read more>

Statement by David French, VP of Government Relations, Regarding Committee Passage of Fashion Industry Immigration Bill  May 14, 2008

“Let’s get meaningful immigration reform moving so that small ... Read more>

New Guide Now Available to Help With Franchise Rule Compliance  May 8, 2008

The Federal Trade Commission’s compliance guide for the amended ... Read more>

DHS “No Match” Rule Misses the Mark, Again  April 25, 2008

IFA Requests Comment Period Extension

 

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IFA and Lebanese Franchise Association Sign MOU  April 11, 2008

The IFA and the Lebanese Franchise Association today signed ... Read more>

Franchise Advocates Challenge Rhode Island Law, March 19 Grassroots Rally in Providence  April 9, 2008... Read more>

IFA Steps up Communications and Marketing Efforts  April 7, 2008

Names Vice Presidents to New Posts 

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New Awareness Campaign Highlights the Economic Importance of Franchising  April 2, 2008

The IFA today launched the first phase of an ... Read more>

Franchises Seeking Veterans Featured at D.C. Expo  April 1, 2008

Those seeking to own their own small businesses may ... Read more>

Franchise Group Urges Court To Strike Down Costly Employer Health Mandate  March 28, 2008

Franchised small businesses would face a devastating patchwork of ... Read more>

Restaurant Executive Named to Franchise Association Leadership Team  March 21, 2008

ADIR Restaurants Corp. Pres. and COO José J. Cofiño ... Read more>

Jason A. Straczewski Named Franchise Association’s Government Relations Director  March 13, 2008

 He will assume his duties March 17 at ... Read more>

Franchising Outpaces Other Sectors of Economy in Growth, Jobs  March 12, 2008

New Study Shows 18% Expansion from 2001 to 2005 ... Read more>

Franchise Association President Gains CEO Title  February 21, 2008

Matthew R. Shay, president of the International Franchise Association ... Read more>

More Than 100 Franchise Executives to Achieve Certification  February 12, 2008... Read more>

Franchise Pioneer to Receive William Rosenberg Leadership Award  February 12, 2008

Richard Rennick, CFE, founder and past CEO of Palm ... Read more>

Eva Crosland to Receive Irl Marshall CFE Scholarship Award  February 12, 2008

Eva Crosland, manager of franchise development of San Francisco-based ... Read more>

Meineke’s First Franchisee Honored for Mentoring Women Entrepreneurs  February 12, 2008

Kenex Corp. COO Jeanne Kennedy, Meineke Car Care Centers’ ... Read more>

Foodservice Veteran Honored for Contributing to Diversity  February 12, 2008

Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance Founding Pres. and CEO ... Read more>

PostNet Executive Tapped to Lead International Franchise Association  February 10, 2008

Steven J. Greenbaum, CFE, PostNet International Franchise Corporation chief ... Read more>

Printing Industry Expert Named to Franchise Association Leadership Team  February 10, 2008

PIP Printing & Document Services Pres. Catherine Monson has ... Read more>

McDonald’s Executive Named to Franchise Association Leadership Team  February 10, 2008

McDonald’s U.S. Vice Pres. of Franchising John A. Kujawa ... Read more>

Education Business Executive Named to Franchise Association Leadership Team  February 10, 2008

Sylvan Learning Pres. and CEO Peter Cohen has been ... Read more>

Valpak Pres. Named to Franchise Association Leadership Team  February 10, 2008

Valpak Pres. Joseph H. Bourdow has been named to ... Read more>

Two Men And A Truck Executive Named to Franchise Association Board  February 10, 2008

Two Men And A Truck CEO Melanie Bergeron has ... Read more>

Franchise Association Names Junk Removal Founder as Entrepreneur of the Year  February 10, 2008

Founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Brian Scudamore was today ... Read more>

Franchise Entrepreneur Named to Association’s Hall of Fame  February 10, 2008

 Charlwood Pacific Group Chairman and CEO U. Gary ... Read more>

Franchise Educator Honored for Leadership  February 9, 2008... Read more>

Global Affairs Executive Joins Franchise Association  January 29, 2008

Carlos F. Poza has been named vice president of ... Read more>

Miami Franchise Expo Offers Gateway to Latin Market  December 14, 2007

The Miami Beach area will heat up Jan. 11-13 ... Read more>

Franchise Leaders Gather in Orlando to Discuss Industry Growth  December 11, 2007

Scheduled Feb. 9-12, this annual gathering will feature keynote ... Read more>

Michigan Services Tax Repealed Hours after Going into Effect, Franchised Small Businesses to be Spared New Burden  December 3, 2007

Michigan Gov. Granholm signed her approval repealing a 6 ... Read more>

Gen. Colin Powell to Address Franchise Association’s 48th Annual Convention  November 29, 2007

 The International Franchise Association’s 48th Annual Convention keynote ... Read more>

Franchise Industry Gains 300 Concepts in One Year  November 19, 2007

More than 300 small-business concepts adapted the business-format model ... Read more>

Veterans Franchise Small-Business Sales Hit 1,000 Milestone, 200 More Pending in “VetFran” Program  November 7, 2007

The IFA announced today that its “VetFran” program, has ... Read more>

Largest Directory of Franchise Systems Now Available  October 24, 2007

The 520-page Fall/Winter edition contains details about IFA’s nearly ... Read more>

West Coast Franchise Expo to Kick Off Friday in Los Angeles  October 16, 2007

A wide range of franchise systems will be on ... Read more>

Was a Founding Father of America the First Franchisor?  October 15, 2007

One of the nation’s earliest entrepreneurs has recently been ... Read more>

California Court Stalls DHS Policy, Impact on Business Said “Severe”  October 11, 2007

 A new “confirm-or-fire” immigration policy could have a ... Read more>

Franchise Leaders Join IFA Diversity Institute  October 11, 2007

The IFA’s Diversity Institute has named three business leaders ... Read more>

Franchise Executives Elected to Association Leadership Group  October 5, 2007

Five leading franchise professionals have been elected to serve ... Read more>

Minorities and Women Have Big Stake in Franchised Businesses  October 4, 2007

Prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the report is based on ... Read more>

Franchise Expo Seminars to Sharpen Skills of Industry Professionals  September 28, 2007

In less than a month, Los Angeles will become ... Read more>

DHS Claim That “Confirm-or-Fire” Rule Harmless Challenged by Franchise, Business and Labor Groups  September 26, 2007

The IFA, business and labor groups have challenged the ... Read more>

CBC & IFA Foundations Award Congressional Fellowship  September 25, 2007

City University of New York graduate the first to ... Read more>

Franchise Brands on Display during L.A. Expo  September 19, 2007

The IFA-sponsored event is a three-day investigative opportunity for ... Read more>

Veterans Affairs Secretary Honors Little Caesars Founder Michael Ilitch  September 17, 2007

James Nicholson, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, will present Little ... Read more>

LITTLE CAESARS LOVE KITCHEN SERVES FREE PIZZA TO NEEDY IN WASHINGTON, DC  September 17, 2007

The Little Caesars Love Kitchen will roll into downtown ... Read more>

U.S. Sen. Michael B. Enzi Named Franchise Legislator of the Year  September 11, 2007

Sen. Enzi will be honored during the association’s Eighth ... Read more>

Franchisees Honored by International Franchise Association  September 10, 2007

Franchise owner-operators representing nearly 60 franchise systems were recognized ... Read more>

Franchise Small-Business Concepts on Display at West Coast Expo  August 22, 2007

Buying a franchised-small business could be an exciting alternative ... Read more>

Franchising Industry Decries Requirement to Fire Workers  August 14, 2007

The IFA today said the federal government’s drastic requirement ... Read more>

Union-Organizing Bill Defeated, Workers’ Rights and Privacy Safeguarded  June 26, 2007

The IFA praised Congress’ bipartisan defeat of the deceptively-named ... Read more>

Immigration Reform Gains Momentum, Enlists $4.4 Billion to Secure Borders  June 26, 2007

The IFA today applauded Congress’s attempts to rework the ... Read more>

Buying a Franchise? Kick the Tires First  May 22, 2007

Prospective franchisees will have major opportunities to take a ... Read more>

Political Columnist George Will to Address Franchise Sector Grassroots Gathering  May 15, 2007... Read more>

Anti-Business Union Bill Target of 3-State Campaign  May 9, 2007

The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace launched a three-state ... Read more>

Baltimore Kick-off Launches Women, Minorities, Vets Seminar Series  May 3, 2007

The IFA-sponsored “Franchise Opportunities for Women, Minorities and Veterans” ... Read more>

Franchise Seminars for Women, Minorities, Vets Slated  April 25, 2007

... Opportunities to participate in community educational seminars that ... Read more>

International Franchise Association Endorses Franchise Technology Supplier  April 23, 2007

Franchise Payments Network to Offer IFA Members World Class ... Read more>

Franchise Seminars For Women, Minorities, Vets to Launch From Coppin State University  April 20, 2007

U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings and Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon ... Read more>

Legal Seminars to Delve into Franchise Small-Business Issues  April 6, 2007

During the next eight months, the International Franchise Association ... Read more>

Veterans Affairs Sec. Nicholson Recognizes 700th Veteran To Open Franchised-Small Business via Special Program  March 30, 2007

U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson today recognized ... Read more>

700th Veteran Acquires Franchised Small Business Through “VetFran” Program  March 22, 2007

The 700th U.S. military veteran to acquire a franchised-small ... Read more>

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Introduced, Will Aid Small Businesses  March 22, 2007

The International Franchise Association lauds the bi-partisan legislation introduced ... Read more>

Card Check Bill Passes, Would Deny Employees Freedom in the Workplace  March 1, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 1 – The International Franchise Association ... Read more>

Franchise Leaders to Receive Top IFA Honors  February 28, 2007

The International Franchise Association will bestow its highest honors ... Read more>

Labor Secretary Warns Franchising Sector of Bill’s Danger  February 27, 2007

U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao warned the nation’s ... Read more>

ServiceMaster Clean Franchise Executive to Lead International Franchise Association  February 27, 2007

Michael M. Isakson, president and chief operating officer of ... Read more>

Franchise Association Picks Leadership Team  February 27, 2007

 The International Franchise Association announced the election of ... Read more>

Study Reveals Significant Growth of Franchising Sector  February 23, 2007

Nearly 900 new franchise concepts began franchising in the ... Read more>

IFA-backed Franchise Bill Passes Virginia Legislature, Governor Expected to Sign  February 16, 2007

Legislation backed by the International Franchise Association clarifying certain ... Read more>

Deceptively-named Free Choice Act Threatens Small Businesses, Denies Employees’ Rights to Secret-ballot Elections  February 14, 2007

Urging U.S. House Education and Labor Committee members to ... Read more>

Secret Ballot Elections in Workplace Would be Denied under New Legislation  February 6, 2007

So-called “Employee Free Choice Act” is an ... Read more>

Franchise Compliance Program Helps Franchise Systems Avoid Costly Mistakes  January 31, 2007

When it comes to legal compliance and dispute resolution, ... Read more>

Former U.S. Congressman Ford to Deliver Keynote Address During Franchising Convention  January 29, 2007

One of Tennessee’s most outspoken political figures, former U.S. ... Read more>

Diversity Summit Details Financing Programs For Women and Minority Franchisees  January 24, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. Jan. 24 – Deciding which show to ... Read more>

Franchise Rule Revised, Association to Offer Educational Sessions  January 24, 2007

...International Franchise Association Pres. Matthew Shay today said the ... Read more>

Franchise Sector Pushes SBA Funding  January 17, 2007

The International Franchise Association supported a short-term extension the ... Read more>

Minimum Wage Hike Could Squelch Small Business Growth  January 11, 2007

The International Franchise Association today expressed strong opposition to ... Read more>

International Franchise Association Names Joel Buckberg to Head Compliance Program  January 8, 2007

The International Franchise Association has named attorney Joel R. ... Read more>

Franchise Foundation Names Association Veteran to Lead Diversity Initiatives  December 21, 2006

The International Franchise Association’s Educational Foundation has named Miriam ... Read more>

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich to Speak During Franchising Convention  December 15, 2006

 Gingrich will discuss the current political climate in ... Read more>

Franchise Association Commends Congress’ Efforts to Aid Veterans  December 5, 2006

 Another opportunity arises to honor those who have ... Read more>

Franchise Sector Growth Focus of Las Vegas Gathering  December 4, 2006

 The International Franchise Association’s 47th Annual Convention, “Building ... Read more>

Franchise Leaders to Connect in Las Vegas for Annual Convention  November 17, 2006

Franchise leaders from across the globe will meet in ... Read more>

Franchise Expert Coming to New York  November 15, 2006

International Franchise Association President Matthew Shay will be in ... Read more>

Franchised Businesses Offer Veterans A Path to Small-Business Ownership  November 11, 2006

An ever-growing number of veterans are becoming franchised small ... Read more>

L.A. Franchise Expo  November 2, 2006

(WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 2, 2006) – The West Coast ... Read more>

Personal Privacy at Stake in Ohio Wage Initiative, Says Franchise Association  November 1, 2006... Read more>

Personal Privacy at Stake in Ohio Wage Initiative, Says Franchise Association(1)  November 1, 2006

 The International Franchise Association today urged members of ... Read more>

Personal Privacy at Stake in Ohio Wage Initiative, Says Franchise Association(2)  November 1, 2006

The International Franchise Association today urged members of the ... Read more>

Royalties, Advertising Fees Most Predominant Charges by Franchises  October 6, 2006WASHINGTON, D.C. Oct. 4 --- Franchising offers entrepreneurs a ... Read more>

Commerce Secretary Gutierrez To Address Franchise Association, Sign Agreement  September 22, 2006... Read more>

Texan Named Franchise Legislator of the Year  September 22, 2006... Read more>

UPCOMING KEY FRANCHISING EVENTS IN 2006  September 18, 2006

Representatives of some of the world’s most recognized franchise ... Read more>

SMALL-BUSINESS RANKS GAIN MORE THAN 600 VETERANS  September 12, 2006... Read more>

How Much Does a Franchise Cost?  September 7, 2006... Read more>

Franchising Sector Booming, New Research Shows  August 3, 2006... Read more>

House Small Business Committee Supports Franchise Appreciation Day  July 27, 2006

WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a bipartisan letter to International Franchise Association ... Read more>

Five Veterans Gain Franchise Scholarships  July 11, 2006... Read more>

Franchise Expo Coming to Nation’s Capital  April 7, 2006

15th Annual International Franchise Expo
The trade show ... Read more>

Franchise Community Disappointed over Immigration Stalemate  April 7, 2006

(WASHINGTON, D.C., April 7, 2006) – The Senate’s failure ... Read more>

Advantages, Challenges of Franchising  March 13, 2006

International Franchise Association Editor’s Resource papers provide story ideas ... Read more>

International Franchise Association Announces Plans To Launch Minority Franchisee Recruitment Initiative  March 8, 2006

(Washington, D.C., March 8, 2006) -- The International Franchise ... Read more>

How to Buy a Franchise: A Free Guide  March 8, 2006

2006-03-08 PRFranchisee 2006-10-23 2007-10-22 PRIndustry 2006-10-23 2007-10-22   ... Read more>

Franchise Association Picks David French To Lead Government Relations  February 28, 2006

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 28, 2006) — The International Franchise ... Read more>

Franchise Association Selects Chairman, Directors  February 27, 2006

(WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 26, 2006) – The International Franchise ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 11, Issue No. 5, Monday, February 27, 2006  February 27, 2006

46TH IFA CONVENTION UNDERWAY, COULD BE ANOTHER RECORD-BREAKER
As ... Read more>

Texas Entrepreneur To Lead International Franchise Association  February 26, 2006

( WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 26, 2006) — Lawrence “Doc” ... Read more>

International Association To Honor Franchise Leaders  February 25, 2006

PALM SPRINGS (February 25, 2006)—The International Franchise Association will ... Read more>

Reporting for Duty, Sir… at a Franchised Business?  February 17, 2006

(WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 17, 2006) – When Curt Maier ... Read more>

Franchise Association Names Veteran Fund-Raiser To Head Political Action Committee  February 10, 2006

(WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 10, 2006) - The International ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 11, Issue No. 3, Monday January 30, 2006  January 30, 2006

BUSINESS OUTLOOK BRIGHT FOR FRANCHISING, SURVEY SAYS
Current economic ... Read more>

Franchised Businesses Urge Congress To Act on Key Issues  January 11, 2006

WASHINGTON, DC (Jan. 11, 2006) -- With the second ... Read more>

Economic Census Will Count Franchise Businesses  November 22, 2005

WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 22, 2005 – International Franchise Association ... Read more>

Statement on House Passage of Lawsuit Abuse Reform  October 27, 2005

Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, 2005 - A bill that ... Read more>

Franchise Foundation Scholarship Presented to Air Force Veteran  October 19, 2005

(Washington, D.C., Oct. 19, 2005) -- Former U.S. Air ... Read more>

Franchise Leaders Send Largest Delegation to Capitol Hill  September 14, 2005

(WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 14, 2005) – Seeking congressional support ... Read more>

Franchise Sector to Honor Small-Business Leader  September 7, 2005

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. House Small Business Committee Chairman ... Read more>

Scholarship Encourages Minority Students to Study Franchise Law  July 15, 2005

(Washington, D.C., July 15, 2005) -- The International Franchise ... Read more>

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IFA VetFran Program Highlights  April 25, 2011

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Creating Meeting Content That Soars  February 24, 2011

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Utilizing Tax-Favored Financing for Store Remodeling  February 24, 2011

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What to Look for When Hiring Franchise Salespeople  February 22, 2011

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Iowa Upholds its Assessment of Income Tax on Out-of-State Franchises  February 22, 2011

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Taste of Franchising Event  February 7, 2011

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Sponsorship Programs Lift Your Bottom Line  November 23, 2010

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First Franchising Census Report Highlights Industry’s Economic Role  November 22, 2010

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Supplier Members are Critical to IFA Growth  October 1, 2010

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Suppliers Pave the Way for Franchises  October 1, 2010

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Boosting Social Media Traffic: Who Goes There?  October 1, 2010

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Achieving Consistency in Cross-Channel Marketing  October 1, 2010

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Using GIS for Local-Market Penetration, Winning Strategies  October 1, 2010

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Use Your Story to Capture the Jury  October 1, 2010

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Making Automated Royalty Payments Work for Your Franchise  October 1, 2010

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Know Your Candidates  October 1, 2010

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WANT LEVERAGE? Multi-Unit Franchisees Deliver Substantial Savings  October 1, 2010

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International Development: How to Get From Here to There  October 1, 2010

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Aging Baby Boomers: The Effect on Franchising  October 1, 2010

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Can Social Media Sell A Franchise?  October 1, 2010

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Convention Planning: Building the Volunteer Team  October 1, 2010

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Strong Franchise Relations Make a Strong Industry  September 1, 2010

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Trust: Key to Successful Franchise Relationships  September 1, 2010

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Best Practices: Developing a Rewards Program  September 1, 2010

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Creative In-Sourcing Boosts Franchisee Performance  September 1, 2010

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Strengthening the Field-Representative, Franchisee Relationship  September 1, 2010

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Training: An Investment in Performance Improvement  September 1, 2010

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Incorporating Advocacy in the Work Routine  September 1, 2010

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IFA’s Public Affairs Conference: Presenting One Voice  September 1, 2010

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Small Business: The Most Valuable Player in Washington Politics  September 1, 2010

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The Global Economy, the Labor Force and Franchising’s Future  September 1, 2010

Have short-term contingency plans, but be prepared for profitable ... Read more>

Iowa Tax Case Could Cost Nation’s Franchises  September 1, 2010

Franchisors should also expect the impact of the decision ... Read more>

Geo-Marketing: Site Selection by the Numbers  September 1, 2010

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Tap the iPad and Mobile Internet Device Market  September 1, 2010

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Affordable Financing for Acquisitions  September 1, 2010

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Impact of Shifting Underwriting Standards  September 1, 2010

Today’s lending environment means franchisors will have to become ... Read more>

Avoiding and Managing System-wide International Litigation  September 1, 2010

System-wide success and ability to avoid and resolve system-wide ... Read more>

The Fine Art of “Working” A Trade Show  September 1, 2010

Tips, tactics and traps to avoid when exhibiting your ... Read more>

RE/MAX Team Pioneers New Industry Standard  September 1, 2010

IFA continues its occasional series of articles on the ... Read more>

Thinking Strategically About Technology  August 1, 2010

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Protecting Free Enterprise...Why IFA Members Must Get Engaged  August 1, 2010

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Simplifying Social Media for Optimum Results  August 1, 2010

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Technology Drivers to Boost Your Bottom Line  August 1, 2010

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Controlling Costs: Update Your Information Technology Program  August 1, 2010

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New Ways to Think About Data Loss  August 1, 2010

Data loss is costly and painful. Be aware of ... Read more>

Better Call Routing for Better Results  August 1, 2010

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Boosting Your Merchant Management Services With Wireless Technology  August 1, 2010

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Survival Guide For Franchises of All Sizes  August 1, 2010

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Customer Loyalty: Making Your Program Excel  August 1, 2010

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Seasonal Franchises: Strategies to Advance  August 1, 2010

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Exploring Financing Options for Franchisee Growth  August 1, 2010

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Dunkin’ Donuts Instrumental in IFA’s Formation  August 1, 2010

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Attracting Leads in a Weak Economy  August 1, 2010

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Stephen J. Caldeira Selected to Lead IFA  July 1, 2010

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Preparing for the Challenges Ahead  July 1, 2010

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Lunch Pail Lead Generation: Executing Best Practices  July 1, 2010

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Making the Best Use of Franchise Consultants  July 1, 2010

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Web Roi  July 1, 2010

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Get More Leads, Engage Customers With Social Media  July 1, 2010

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Growth Trigger Keeps Customers Happy, Transforms Prospects Into Buyers  July 1, 2010

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Franchise Leaders Outline Growth Strategies to Congressional Committee  July 1, 2010

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New Health-Care Law Burdens Small Business, Says Rainbow Station’s Gail Johnson  July 1, 2010

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What to do About “Death Taxes”: Adopt Permanent Reforms  July 1, 2010

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Franchise CEOs: Capital Access Remains Key Issue  July 1, 2010

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IFA Launches New Campaign Promoting Economic Power of Franchising  July 1, 2010

IFA franchisee-members share their stories with the House Small ... Read more>

NBC’s Chuck Todd to Headline IFA Public Affairs Conference  July 1, 2010

Come to Washington, D.C. and tell your lawmakers about ... Read more>

The 2010 Mid-term Election: Vote for Franchising  July 1, 2010

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Franchising Out of the Box: Identifying Non-Traditional Multi-Unit Sites  July 1, 2010

Requirements and specifications for non-traditional locations will alter from ... Read more>

IFA Multi-Unit Conference Debuts in Las Vegas  July 1, 2010

Top executives and CEOs of small and large multi-unit ... Read more>

What I Learned at the IFA Multi-Unit Conference  July 1, 2010

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Did the Stimulus Plan Boost Franchising?  July 1, 2010

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Amped-Up Marketing Efforts Prove Successful for Franchise Expos  July 1, 2010

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Chief Diversity Officers Propel Franchising’s Growth  June 1, 2010

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Reaching Diverse Audiences: Who Knows Your Brand?  June 1, 2010

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IFA and Professional Athlete’s Group To Promote Sound Business Skills Among Athletes  June 1, 2010

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Broaden Your Business: Access the New Emerging “Minority Majority”  June 1, 2010

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Strategies for Diversity Success: Faith, Passion and Hard Work  June 1, 2010

A franchisor helps those caring for others fulfill their ... Read more>

Translating Latin Chicken Into American Success  June 1, 2010

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“411” on Financing Options: Which Projects Are Getting Financed?  June 1, 2010

For qualified projects and borrowers, capital is readily-available. 
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VetFran Committee Leader Testifies Before Congress For Veterans’ Franchise Bill Support  June 1, 2010

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Statehouse Round-up: Search for Cash Puts Franchises in the Cross-hairs  June 1, 2010

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Franchisors: Nominate Your Best Franchisees For IFA’s Advocacy Program  June 1, 2010

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Franchise CEOs: Industry Will Weather the Storm  June 1, 2010

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Cutting Costs: The Best “Green” Build-Out Methods  June 1, 2010

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Lessons From Spacecraft Apollo 13  June 1, 2010

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Take on a Charitable Cause......And Run With It  June 1, 2010

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Maintaining Franchisee Profitability, System Growth in a Downturn  June 1, 2010

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Is Europe a Fit for Your Franchise?  June 1, 2010

Europe is made up of many neighboring countries, each ... Read more>

Taking the Multi-Unit Track  May 1, 2010

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Multi-Unit Infrastructure Models: Determining What Works Best  May 1, 2010

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The Challenges of Serving Two Masters  May 1, 2010

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How Much is Too Much Flexibility for Multi-Unit Franchisees?  May 1, 2010

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Engagement: A Key Driver of Franchise Success  May 1, 2010

Making beautiful music with your franchisees.
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Small-Business Financing in a Challenging Credit Market  May 1, 2010

Credit availability is likely to remain a significant hurdle ... Read more>

Credit Crunch Crunching Your Development Plans?  May 1, 2010

No business can afford to rely on one lender ... Read more>

Hiring in a Recovering Economy  May 1, 2010

How to prepare for an employee exodus. 
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States Focus on Enforcement of Independent Contractor Laws  May 1, 2010

Extending “employment” regulations to the franchisor-franchisee relationship punishes those ... Read more>

IFA, Supporters Boost Veterans’ Franchise Ownership on Capitol Hill  May 1, 2010

Federal legislation would provide tax credit for franchises that ... Read more>

Social Media Footprint: How Prospects and Consumers See Your Brand  May 1, 2010

Social media is creating a dominating foundation for supporting ... Read more>

Automate Your Marketing and Track the Results  May 1, 2010

Franchise companies should be in a position to recommend ... Read more>

Need Re-Imaging $$s? Try Deferred Compensation  May 1, 2010

By foregoing bank loans, franchisors can use rollover financing ... Read more>

The Business Case for “GOING GREEN”  May 1, 2010

Investing time and resources in green initiatives is a ... Read more>

Franchising in Frontier Markets  May 1, 2010

What’s working, what’s not and why. 
By ... Read more>

Computer Explorers Wins IFA Convention Video Contest  May 1, 2010

Winning video combines focused message and humor to take ... Read more>

Veterans Gaining Toehold on Economy  May 1, 2010

Discount purchase program on path to break 2,000 mark ... Read more>

Iconic Brands Combine to Create Full-Service Restaurant Company  May 1, 2010

The International Franchise Association continues its series of articles ... Read more>

Putting Certainty Back Into Tax Laws  April 1, 2010

The President and CEO's Column
By Matthew Shay

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VetFran: An Entrepreneur’s Idea Becomes the American Dream for Veterans  April 1, 2010

What began as the idea of one entrepreneur who ... Read more>

IFA Pushes for Veterans-Franchise Ownership Bill  April 1, 2010

The Help Veterans Own Franchises Act will further encourage ... Read more>

How to Attract Veterans To Your Franchise  April 1, 2010

Learn the strategies of branding your company as veteran ... Read more>

Military Veterans Step Up to Franchise Small-Business Ownership Via VetFran  April 1, 2010

The program helps veterans transition to civilian life by ... Read more>

ATTENTION VETERANS: Financing for Franchises Available  April 1, 2010

A financing primer for former military personnel.  
... Read more>

Patriot Express Loan Program  April 1, 2010

The Patriot Express Program is designed for small businesses ... Read more>

Exemptions From Franchise Registration and Disclosure Requirements  April 1, 2010

Size and experience exemptions can save a franchisor both ... Read more>

“I Know I Need a Social Media Policy: Now What Should It Say?”  April 1, 2010

Legal and practical considerations in developing your social media ... Read more>

Purchasing Cooperatives: Opportunities and Challenges  April 1, 2010

Purchasing cooperatives present significant benefits to their owners and ... Read more>

The Uncertain Fiscal Path Ahead  April 1, 2010

As job losses continue and the overall economy sputters ... Read more>

Grassroots Advocacy: Get in the Game  April 1, 2010

Peer-to-peer recruitment is one of the most solid methods ... Read more>

Development and Growth: Maintaining Quality, Profitability  April 1, 2010

Multi-unit franchisees are the most effective way to grow ... Read more>

Technology: How Franchises Can Drive the Bottom Line  April 1, 2010

Some simple, cost-effective steps to enhancing profitability at the ... Read more>

Testing the Franchisor’s Financial IQ In Today’s Lending Environment  April 1, 2010

Regional and national lenders are still active in the ... Read more>

Local Area Marketing Tools: Which Works Best?  April 1, 2010

Local area marketing is one of the keys to ... Read more>

Business-Format Franchising Produces Hotel Giant  April 1, 2010

The IFA continues its series of articles on the ... Read more>

Putting the International in IFA  March 1, 2010

The President and CEO's Column
By Matthew Shay

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Match Your Brand to the Best International Market  March 1, 2010

“If you don’t know where you are going, any ... Read more>

Successful International Expansion For Small to Medium Sized Franchise Networks  March 1, 2010

Successful international expansion requires a methodical approach.
By ... Read more>

Outsourcing the International Development Function  March 1, 2010

The benefits of going down the outsource route make ... Read more>

Cyprus–A Growing Market for Franchising  March 1, 2010

Cyprus’ prudent Central Bank and conservative bankers have shielded ... Read more>

IFE: Place to Be for 2010 International Expansion  March 1, 2010

The 19th annual International Franchise Expo will begin its ... Read more>

IFA to Obama Administration: Invest in Entrepreneurial Development  March 1, 2010

Workforce development is one of the core attributes of ... Read more>

IFA’s Advocates: Involved in the Debate  March 1, 2010

It is more important than ever that IFA’s members ... Read more>

Franchisees and Their Financials: Dotting the “I”s and Crossing the “T”s  March 1, 2010

Training is everything for new franchisees.
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When the Going Gets Tough, You Need a 4x4  March 1, 2010

In these challenging times, the spoils will go to ... Read more>

The Rise of Digital Publishing: A New Era of Content  March 1, 2010

Ready or not, publishing is going digital. 
... Read more>

Cyber-Sale: The Webinar’s Growing Role  March 1, 2010

Franchise developers are embracing Webinars like never before.
... Read more>

Capturing the New Entrepreneur  March 1, 2010

Any recruitment or activity designed to attract techno-savvy types ... Read more>

Franchising’s History—Continuing Excellence  March 1, 2010

A snapshot of the diversity, benefits and endurance of ... Read more>

50th Convention Has International Flare  February 1, 2010

President and CEO's Column
By Matthew Shay

... Read more>

IFA’s 50th Annual Convention Welcomes Former President George W. Bush  February 1, 2010

Former two-term President George W. Bush to address General ... Read more>

SBA Administrator Karen Mills to Address IFA Convention  February 1, 2010

 Access to credit for franchise businesses remains top ... Read more>

New IFA Chairman to Lead Strategic Plan Implementation  February 1, 2010

A franchise executive with extensive business and CPA experience ... Read more>

Hall of Fame Award Winner Robert A. Funk  February 1, 2010

IFA’s oldest and most prestigious award.

... Read more>

Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner Shelly Sun, CFE  February 1, 2010

First presented in 1982, this award is conferred upon ... Read more>

Bonny LeVine Award Winner Melanie Bergeron, CFE  February 1, 2010

The award was created in memory of  IFA member ... Read more>

Ronald E. Harrison Award Winner Steve Romaniello, CFE  February 1, 2010

This award was created to recognize organizations or individuals ... Read more>

Diversity Advocate Ronald Harrison Honored As Leadership Award Recipient  February 1, 2010

Recipient of the William Rosenberg Leadership Award

... Read more>

Businesswoman Saunda Kitchen Honored For Outstanding Leadership  February 1, 2010

The Crystal Compass Award

... Read more>

IFA History: Presenting a Legal Perspective  February 1, 2010

A new series will amplify the contributions of IFA’s ... Read more>

Make Plans for Tax Hikes— They’re Coming  February 1, 2010

Methods available to accelerate income into 2010 should be ... Read more>

Experience “Going Green” Savings  February 1, 2010

No matter where you stand on the issue, many ... Read more>

IFA Urges Passage of Small-Business Proposals  February 1, 2010

IFA organized a support letter signed by 55 other ... Read more>

Ensure Your Convention Experience Generates “Take-Away”  February 1, 2010

Every franchisor should be well-equipped to generate meaningful take-away ... Read more>

Key Steps to Event Marketing  February 1, 2010

Hosting events attracts prospective customers or grows deeper relationships ... Read more>

CAUTION: Your Brand May Appear Larger Than You Think  February 1, 2010

Create a process to strengthen your image to better ... Read more>

E-Communications: Empower Your System to Communicate Effectively  February 1, 2010

Content-driven e-communications can strengthen customer retention and engagement. 
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Social Media Policy—Do You Need it?  February 1, 2010

Developing a social media plan or company guidelines is ... Read more>

Keep Your International Expansion Expectations Realistic  February 1, 2010

Often franchisors require that their international agreements be substantially ... Read more>

2010 Annual Franchise Development Report Available  February 1, 2010

It highlights the latest trends and recruitment intelligence in ... Read more>

Mentor or Protege? A Formal Mentorship Program is the Answer  January 1, 2010

 Many a franchisee and franchisor have grown their ... Read more>

A Proprietary Matter: Protecting a Brand’s Unique Systems  January 1, 2010

Georgia statutes governing non-competes must be revamped. 
... Read more>

Making the Case for Grassroots Advocacy  January 1, 2010

IFA President and CEO's Column
By Matthew Shay
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The International Franchise Association— Celebrating 50 Years of Dedicated Service to Franchising  January 1, 2010

This brief history of IFA will be expanded throughout ... Read more>

Former President George W. Bush to Headline 50th Annual Convention  January 1, 2010

Thousands of franchise industry leaders will gather in San ... Read more>

2010 IFA Executive Committee and Board of Directors  January 1, 2010... Read more>

Rewarding Outstanding Performance: Don’t Break the Bank  January 1, 2010

  Some of the most effective methods of rewarding ... Read more>

IFA’s Diversity Institute: 2009 Review and 2010 Vision  January 1, 2010

Our vision for 2010, our accomplishments of 2009.
... Read more>

China: 2010 and Beyond  January 1, 2010

A year ago, eyes were on two countries: the ... Read more>

Start 2010 by Meeting New Prospects in Miami Beach  January 1, 2010

As the gateway to Latin America, Miami provides a ... Read more>

Reform of European Union Rules on Distribution  January 1, 2010

The European Union antitrust rules on the distribution of ... Read more>

Lending Shortfall Predicted to Slow Job Creation in 2010  January 1, 2010

Half of franchise business leaders cite access to credit ... Read more>

CEO Roundtable Review—Executives on Financial Lessons Learned From 2009  January 1, 2010... Read more>

Newly-Elected Members to Join the International Franchise Association’s Board of Directors  January 1, 2010

Welcome five franchise executives who will supplement the association’s ... Read more>

IFA to Launch “Fran-Guard” Compliance Program  January 1, 2010

Greatly expanded franchise sales management and compliance program to ... Read more>

Fit at 50  December 1, 2009

IFA President and CEO's Column
By Matthew Shay
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Paths to Profitability: Initiatives to Ensure Your Company’s Survival  December 1, 2009

Will your company be better off tomorrow if you ... Read more>

Private Labeling: Adding New Revenue Streams  December 1, 2009

Franchisors can develop private label programs to create new ... Read more>

SBA: Providing Financial Assistance To Small-Business Franchises  December 1, 2009

SBA continues to find ways to streamline its programs ... Read more>

Hiring Key Management During a Tight Economy  December 1, 2009

Structure the strongest franchise management team to reach the ... Read more>

President Supports IFA Recommendation to Increase SBA Loan Limits  December 1, 2009

IFA urges Congress to take the next step and ... Read more>

Business Taxes: Cash-strapped States Get Aggressive, Creative  December 1, 2009

Congress continues to debate legislation that addresses this confusion ... Read more>

FranPAC Report Card: December 2009  December 1, 2009

IFA’s current financial support to candidates for federal office ... Read more>

Applying The “Experience Economy” To Your Next Program  December 1, 2009

Orchestrating memorable experiences or events for customers is an ... Read more>

Courting Multi-Unit Operators in a Challenging Economy  December 1, 2009

Franchisors should be prepared to go above and beyond. ... Read more>

Social Networking in Less Than an Hour A Day  December 1, 2009

The upside of social networking fully outweighs the challenges. ... Read more>

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes and Nonpublic Entities  December 1, 2009

FASB established the ASC as the source of authoritative ... Read more>

Who Provides FPRs and What Do They Tell Us?  December 1, 2009

By Peter Schwarzer

... Read more>

Giving Thanks to Our Veterans  November 1, 2009

IFA President and CEO's Column
By Matthew Shay
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Social Media: Buzzing Your Annual Gathering  November 1, 2009

Web-based social media tactics are a great way to ... Read more>

Planner-to-Planner Tips For Site Visits  November 1, 2009

By being fully prepared you’ll determine if it is ... Read more>

Thinking Beyond Star Power To Boost Your Next Event  November 1, 2009

The Key Roles of Strategy, Content, and Innovation
... Read more>

IFA Convention: Tools to Chart a Positive Course  November 1, 2009

A particularly significant and memorable IFA Annual Convention. 
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Educated, Empowered and Effective Franchising Advocates Cover “The Hill”  November 1, 2009

ADP-sponsored event timed perfectly to reach an attentive Congress.
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Congressman, VetFran Franchisor Mull Vets Ownership Legislation  November 1, 2009

Tax credit for franchisors who offer a discounted initial ... Read more>

Dual Mission: Supporting the Troops, Building a Franchise  November 1, 2009

Army Lt. Vincent Nicholson balances military quartermaster duties with ... Read more>

Field Reps: The Link to Corporate  November 1, 2009

A good field representative is both a student and ... Read more>

Creating Brand Awareness Through Presence Marketing  November 1, 2009

Remember to continue to weave your brand personality into ... Read more>

Establishing and Justifying International License Fees  November 1, 2009

The franchisor and the licensee need the chance to ... Read more>

Finding Opportunities in Challenging Times  October 1, 2009

Despite the adversity that the business community has experienced ... Read more>

Creating a 360-degree View of Your Franchisees  October 1, 2009

It’s the way to long-term success and profitability. 
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International Marketing: Identifying Allies, Competitors  October 1, 2009

If a company wants to expand its brand successfully ... Read more>

Market Research Costs How Much?  October 1, 2009

With the advancement of technology, research and testing is ... Read more>

Building Better Local Marketers  October 1, 2009

Enabling franchisees to translate national marketing strategy into local ... Read more>

Retain Talent Today for Success, Stability Tomorrow  October 1, 2009

Make no mistake, for many organizations cost containment is, ... Read more>

Better Lease Terms Strengthen Your Retail Brand  October 1, 2009

Take advantage of the best tenant market in decades ... Read more>

Some Assembly Required  October 1, 2009

Franchisors and franchisees can accomplish extraordinary results in a ... Read more>

Multi-Unit Growth Through Multiple Brands  October 1, 2009

Multiple franchise options offer unlimited potential for both franchisors ... Read more>

Ex-Im Bank: A Valuable Partner For IFA Members Seeking To Export  October 1, 2009

Ex-Im Bank’s financing is more critical and useful than ... Read more>

IFA Supports Legislation To Help Vets Become Franchisees  October 1, 2009

Help Veterans Owns Franchises Act (HR 2672)
By ... Read more>

Franchise Congress: The Exclusive Face of Franchise Advocacy  October 1, 2009

New initiative designed to build local relationships, one opportunity ... Read more>

IFA Recommends SBA Lending Increase  October 1, 2009

Throughout the year, the association has worked hard to ... Read more>

Addressing Health, Quality-of-Life Issues  October 1, 2009

One of the most promising developments in recent years ... Read more>

FranPAC Report Card October 2009  October 1, 2009

By Victoria Adams

... Read more>

IFA 50th Annual Convention Excellence, Education and Outstanding Relationships  October 1, 2009

Celebrate IFA’s first 50 years and building for the ... Read more>

Franchise Expo South Creates a Gateway to Latin America  October 1, 2009

Fourth annual Franchise Expo South caters to an international ... Read more>

What a Difference a Year Makes  September 1, 2009

IFA President and CEO's Column  
By Matthew ... Read more>

Creating Winning Dynamics: Franchisees, Franchisors And Compliance  September 1, 2009

An effective compliance management program starts at the first ... Read more>

Should You Roll Out Initiatives In Troubled Times?  September 1, 2009

New initiatives may seem even more difficult when the ... Read more>

Troubled Franchisees: Franchisor to the Rescue?  September 1, 2009

Weathering the current economic storm requires clear, level-headed thinking ... Read more>

Purchasing Cooperatives: Increased Franchisee Profitability, Improved Franchise Relations  September 1, 2009

Purchasing cooperatives can provide a vast benefit when used ... Read more>

Maximize Resources, Minimize Legal Costs  September 1, 2009

The key to minimizing legal expenses is understanding that ... Read more>

Following Postal Regulations Can Save Lots of Money  September 1, 2009

By Joel Vogel

... Read more>

Can Payroll Outsourcing Work For You?  September 1, 2009

Save time and resources with a payroll partner.  
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New York Extends Deadlines of New Franchise Rules  September 1, 2009

IFA’s concerns considered as N.Y. tax and finance department ... Read more>

New Top-Level Domain Names Offer Online Opportunities for Franchisors  September 1, 2009

If you miss this opportunity, there may not be ... Read more>

Health-Care Reform Should Be a Win for Everyone  August 1, 2009

IFA President and CEO's Column

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Driving Leads Through Mobile Internet Technology  August 1, 2009

Mobile Internet marketing offers the next wave of inbound, ... Read more>

The Five “Cs” That Can Drive Buyer Power  August 1, 2009

“Commerce, Community, Communication, Compliance and Compensation” are the Five ... Read more>

Local Clicks, Instant Connections  August 1, 2009

How franchisors and franchisees can enhance online search marketing ... Read more>

Making TV Advertising Work Harder in Challenging Times  August 1, 2009

Franchise advertisers benefit from the continuing trend among viewers ... Read more>

Five Things to Nudge Your Franchise Toward Recovery  August 1, 2009

Experienced franchise players can continue their success and those ... Read more>

Gaining Access to Capital in a Challenging Economy  July 1, 2009

Five factors for franchisors to examine when considering private ... Read more>

Setting the Course for the Next Half Century  July 1, 2009

The President and CEO's Column

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Lead Generation And the Internet  July 1, 2009

Franchisors will watch for the most successful yet cost-efficient ... Read more>

Solving the Mystery of “AdWords” to Generate Leads  July 1, 2009

Search marketing is an effective method for generating sales. ... Read more>

Maintain Your Identity, Connect Franchisees With An Online Store  July 1, 2009

Launching a company store can empower franchisees to take ... Read more>

Extend Your Reach with E-mail Marketing  July 1, 2009

Spending your marketing dollars wisely and developing a strategy ... Read more>

On the G.R.O.W: What Retailers Should Do Now  July 1, 2009

Identify the stores that are performing well, and then ... Read more>

Creating Recession-Ready Financing Options  July 1, 2009

Do not be afraid to invest in new financing ... Read more>

Assisting Franchisees in Financial Stress  July 1, 2009

Create a good working relationship with the franchisee based ... Read more>

Break-Even Analysis––Making it Work for Your Franchise  July 1, 2009

Break-even analysis provides a quick and easy tool to ... Read more>

IFA Public Affairs Conference to Host Franchisee of Year Awards This Fall  July 1, 2009

Public Affairs Conference Founding Sponsor and Franchisee of the ... Read more>

FranPAC Report Card: Supporting Federal Candidates  July 1, 2009

The IFA’s current financial support to candidates for federal ... Read more>

Evaluating Franchisees for Multi-Unit Growth  July 1, 2009

Identifying high-performing operators as potential multi-unit operators can be ... Read more>

What the Heck is “Social Media?”  July 1, 2009

Are you taking advantage of social media? Are you ... Read more>

Advertising and Marketing: Advance or Retreat?  July 1, 2009

Cutting your marketing budget is akin to being in ... Read more>

Stand Out From the Competition  July 1, 2009

Don’t let the competition turn your business into a ... Read more>

Budgeting for International Expansion  July 1, 2009

Lots of alternatives, but all require serious research and ... Read more>

West Coast Franchise Expo to Feature Top Financial Experts  July 1, 2009

Learn financing tips and best practices from the industry’s ... Read more>

July 2009 Franchising World  July 1, 2009

 Are your leads generating new franchisees, customers?

... Read more>

Franchising World: The Industry's Best Information Source  June 25, 2009

Flagship publication is also available in digital form.

... Read more>

The Entrepreneurial Climate: 2009 and Beyond  June 1, 2009

It seems clear that the ingredients for an entrepreneurial ... Read more>

Under New Management? Engaging Franchisee-Owners  June 1, 2009

A new executive’s key to future success should include ... Read more>

Social Networking: It’s Not Just for Kids  June 1, 2009

The President's and CEO Column
By Matthew Shay

... Read more>

Navigating the Franchising Process: A Primer for Minority Franchisees  June 1, 2009

To assist minority candidates in searching and obtaining financing, ... Read more>

Minority Small-Business Owners: Tapping Franchising’s Power  June 1, 2009

Inspiring stories about six committed and creative minority franchisees ... Read more>

Building Recruitment and Support Strategies for Franchises  June 1, 2009

Change is unavoidable and being flexible may be the ... Read more>

Evaluating Business Development Opportunities in Urban Markets  June 1, 2009

Has your franchise system researched buying powers lately of ... Read more>

Ending Credit Logjam Will Create More Jobs  June 1, 2009

New report makes case for new small-business lending policies.

... Read more>

Franchise Leaders Discuss Credit, Social Networking During Dallas Roundtable  June 1, 2009

Seventeen area franchise leaders gathered to listen, learn and ... Read more>

Senate Majority Leader Reid Tells IFA: Lending Help Coming  June 1, 2009

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told IFA Pres. ... Read more>

Congress Should Oppose the Arbitration “Fairness” Act of 2009  May 1, 2009

The President's Column

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Franchise Defaults: THE BIG PICTURE  May 1, 2009

There are many issues that a franchisor should consider ... Read more>

Enforcing Your Arbitration Agreements  May 1, 2009

2008 was a challenging year for those who sought ... Read more>

Dispute Resolution: A Trial Lawyer’s Perspective  May 1, 2009

By Edward Wood Dunham 

... Read more>

Franchise Advertising: There’s More to it Than Meets the Eye  May 1, 2009

Advertising and promotional materials directed to prospective franchisees is ... Read more>

Ideas Flow During CEO Leadership Roundtable Brain-storming Sessions  May 1, 2009

No time for worry say franchise leaders who seek ... Read more>

Understanding How Capital Access Has Changed Financing  May 1, 2009

The preferred lenders of yesterday have either cut way ... Read more>

Attention Management Teams: What’s Beyond the Recession?  May 1, 2009

What will recent economic events mean in the long ... Read more>

Leveraging the Crisis To Upgrade Your Employment Brand  May 1, 2009

Get your frontline foot soldiers to win the war ... Read more>

Keeping Good Employees While Trimming Overhead  May 1, 2009

The part-time, flexible work model is quickly blossoming across ... Read more>

Unlocking Credit Markets for Franchise Business Development  May 1, 2009

Take action, use IFA’s Toolkit on Small Business Lending. ... Read more>

Time for Franchised Restaurants to Get “LEAN”  May 1, 2009

A national framework is the best way to convey ... Read more>

Realizing the Benefits of Webinars and Mentorship Programs  May 1, 2009

Web communication and mentorship programs are important to building ... Read more>

A Salute to IFA’s Convention Video Contest Winner  May 1, 2009

Home Instead Senior Care: the convention’s video contest winner.

... Read more>

VetFran Opens Doors For Navy Vet  May 1, 2009

Enabling veterans from all military services to purchase more ... Read more>

April 2009 Franchising World  April 1, 2009

Using Multi-Unit Franchising to Expand the Brand

... Read more>

From Single-Unit Owners To Multi-Unit Achievers  April 1, 2009

A challenging but rewarding growth strategy.
By Rocco ... Read more>

New Laws Threaten Multi-Unit Owner Growth and Expansion  April 1, 2009

The President and CEO's Column
By Matthew Shay

... Read more>

Nurturing Multi-Unit Operators to Success  April 1, 2009

Nurturing multi-unit operators requires training, guiding and nourishing them ... Read more>

How Multi-Unit Operations Boost a Franchise  April 1, 2009

The benefits far outweigh the challenges. 
By ... Read more>

Cash Falling Through The Cracks?  April 1, 2009

By evaluating existing systems and practices, cash that could ... Read more>

Minimize the Messages, Multiply the Messengers  April 1, 2009

Giving employees direction on priorities will mobilize your organization ... Read more>

The Brighter Side Of Tax Day  April 1, 2009

There is money out there begging to be claimed. ... Read more>

Eight Proven Steps to Growing During a Recession  April 1, 2009

Have the courage to reinvent your franchise. 
... Read more>

Franchisees Screaming for More Customers, But Budget Limited?  April 1, 2009

Your franchisees should be thriving with new customers, even ... Read more>

All Aboard the “Brandwagon”  April 1, 2009

Online video becomes the hot ticket for franchisees to ... Read more>

What Will the Healthy Families Act Mean for Your Franchised Business?  April 1, 2009

Congress will likely consider legislative measures to mandate a ... Read more>

The Business Activity Tax Simplification Act  April 1, 2009

Congress expected to address economic nexus confusion.
By ... Read more>

IFA to SBA: Goodwill Financing Guide Misses the Mark  April 1, 2009

The proposed rule change would immediately devalue many small ... Read more>

MinorityFran, U.S. Conference of Mayors Partner for Seminars  April 1, 2009

The MinorityFran program will also be reaching different cities ... Read more>

Experienced Franchisors Weigh in on Tactics: Is No News, Good News?  April 1, 2009

Healthy relationships are the backbone of any successful business. ... Read more>

Determining the Best International Partner Match  April 1, 2009

Selecting the best international partner underpins the essence of ... Read more>

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Implications on Systems, Franchisees  April 1, 2009

The prospect of a government investigation into FCPA violations ... Read more>

March 2009 Franchising World  March 1, 2009

Going Global to Achieve Market Expansion

... Read more>

The Basics of Franchising: The Relationship  March 1, 2009

Franchising World offers a new editorial focus feature “Franchising ... Read more>

Focusing Your Global Development  March 1, 2009

Many companies are looking to international markets to ignite ... Read more>

International Expansion: Proven Strategy During Economic Uncertainty  March 1, 2009

Don’t risk everything on a single opportunity. Hedge your ... Read more>

Understanding Top Legal Issues in International Franchising  March 1, 2009

By John L. Rogers, Michael S. Richards and Susan ... Read more>

Vietnam: Ready for Franchising  March 1, 2009

Vietnam is rapidly emerging as a franchise-friendly nation. 
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Key Business Issues For U.S. Franchisors Expanding Into Canada  March 1, 2009

Canada has long been the first choice for international ... Read more>

Navigating Access to Capital: There is an Upside to Down Credit Markets  March 1, 2009

By Reginald Heard

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Unit Profitability: Are Your Franchisees Road Warriors or Road Kill?  March 1, 2009

Now that the economic tide has receded, many businesses ... Read more>

Nothing to “LOL” About: Simple Ways Franchisors Can Drive Revenues and Cut Costs With Basic Technology  March 1, 2009

Franchisors who use technology proactively and creatively will recover ... Read more>

Profiling Key New Members of the 111th Congress  March 1, 2009

IFA’s FranPAC contributes to the success of these newly-elected ... Read more>

Should Franchisors Educate Franchisees on Immigration Laws?  March 1, 2009

“Teaching,” rather than “regulating,” best positions franchisors to aid ... Read more>

Harnessing the Benefits of Fleet Tracking  March 1, 2009

Vehicle-fleet tracking saves money.
By  Ed Teixeira

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In Memoriam, Lewis G. Rudnick  March 1, 2009

He had practiced domestic and international franchising and distribution ... Read more>

Franchising is Key to Global Economic Recovery  March 1, 2009

The President's Column
By Matthew Shay

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February 2009 Franchising World  February 1, 2009
Who’s that lady with the pipe wrench ... Read more>

Franchise Businesses Prepare for Economic Challenge  February 1, 2009
Industry remains “cautiously optimistic.”

 

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Time to Acquire Another Brand?  February 1, 2009

Valuations for ’09 are down, creating excellent investment opportunities.
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Picking Up Prospects When 401(k)s are Down  February 1, 2009

Use of 401(k) plans should be part of a ... Read more>

Attracting Franchisees: Grow With the Right Candidates  February 1, 2009

Recent research revealed that franchising has been significantly influenced ... Read more>

Do You Really Know Your Franchise Prospects?  February 1, 2009

Taking the time to “peel the layers” closes more ... Read more>

Developing Effective Lead Generation Strategies  February 1, 2009

Do your messages cut through the clutter of 3,000 ... Read more>

Diversified Marketing Overcomes Inconsistent Lead Delivery  February 1, 2009

Can franchise systems ensure their leads are qualified and ... Read more>

Are Your Marketing and Business Strategies Aligned?  February 1, 2009

Alignment is a continual process, not a once a ... Read more>

When is a Franchise Fee Considered Income?  February 1, 2009

Franchisors should not rely on their “professionals” to put ... Read more>

Which Comes First, A Franchisee or a Site?  February 1, 2009

It is in the franchisor’s long-term best interests to ... Read more>

Best Practices: Promoting Consistency Within a System  February 1, 2009

Consistency lays the foundation and creates expectations, employees, franchisees, ... Read more>

Next Global Stop: Ranking Franchise-Friendly Countries  February 1, 2009

There are many other things to consider such as ... Read more>

The State of FRANCHISING: 2009  January 1, 2009

We're going to see a rise in closed units ... Read more>

Leadership Perspectives: Staying Up During A Downturn  January 1, 2009

Several franchise company representatives who have the experience to ... Read more>

Rights of Suppliers in an Economic Downturn  January 1, 2009

Franchisors and other suppliers must remain diligent in dealings ... Read more>

Re-franchising: What it Can Achieve, How to Get it Done  January 1, 2009

Re-franchising is a powerful strategy that improves cash reserves, ... Read more>

Crisis Management: What’s Your Strategy?  January 1, 2009

Do not underestimate the potential risk and costs of ... Read more>

January 2009 Franchising World  January 1, 2009

Don’t miss Franchising World’s January issue featuring a new ... Read more>

How to Grow a Great Franchise  January 1, 2009

Differentiate your franchise product, attract attention and secure sales ... Read more>

Implementing a Web-based Satisfaction Program  January 1, 2009

Superior guest experiences lead to high levels of satisfaction, ... Read more>

The Psychology of the Winning Franchisee  January 1, 2009

A top racehorse driven by the right jockey can ... Read more>

International Franchising: A Different Perspective From the United States  January 1, 2009

The United States, although an open market without legal ... Read more>

CFE Program Launches in Singapore and Thailand  January 1, 2009

Plans were drawn to finalize the launch of the ... Read more>

Great Expectations: Why You Should Attend IFA’s Convention  January 1, 2009Several franchise leaders share their views and insights of ... Read more>

December 2008 Franchising World  December 1, 2008

Finding the Right Financing Solutions

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Financing Solutions in a Tight Credit Market  December 1, 2008

Preparing your franchise system during the current lending environment ... Read more>

Financing Franchisees' Expansion Plans - A Franchisor's Perspective  December 1, 2008

Where’s the money?
By Barbara Moran 
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Private Equity: Take Your Franchise to the Next Level  December 1, 2008

Private equity can be a likely source of capital. ... Read more>

SBA Loans Offer Options for Franchisees, Prospects  December 1, 2008

The U.S. Small Business Administration has helped more than ... Read more>

An Audit You Can Live With  December 1, 2008

What could be more important than the financial health ... Read more>

The 110th Congress in Review  December 1, 2008

Incomplete policy priorities are expected to resurface in the ... Read more>

2009 States’ Outlook: Can You Spare a Billion?  December 1, 2008

The policy issues lawmakers will be tackling, as well ... Read more>

New Sessions to Debut at IFA’s 49th Annual Convention  December 1, 2008

New mini-Super Sessions will be featured on the final ... Read more>

Growing Beyond 100 Units: Mistakes to Avoid  December 1, 2008

It is critical to build a foundation of strong ... Read more>

Recruiting Great Franchisees  December 1, 2008

The definition of a great franchisee differs from system ... Read more>

Human Capital: Biggest Expense, Most Important Asset  December 1, 2008

Successful human-capital investors constantly measure their people for efficiency ... Read more>

Attract Great Employees with Non-qualified Deferred Compensation  December 1, 2008

Nothing says "I value your services" more than some ... Read more>

Preparing for a Wage-and-Hour Audit  December 1, 2008

Federal investigations can cover may aspects of employment law. ... Read more>

Don’t Dilute the Brand  December 1, 2008

Start with your brand. Define what it stands for. ... Read more>

Protecting a Brand Without Stifling Franchisees  December 1, 2008

When your network is emotionally-engaged in building and protecting ... Read more>

Word-of-Mouth: Marketing That Works  December 1, 2008

Pay attention to what your customers are saying, solve ... Read more>

Driving Traffic to Franchisees With Locator Technology  December 1, 2008

Understand the consumer-buying process and how to “get found” ... Read more>

Franchise Systems Reveal International Expansion Desires  December 1, 2008
IFA survey gleans in-depth insights of member-company ... Read more>

How Suppliers Support Strong Franchise Relations  December 1, 2008

Supplier services and applications facilitate strong relationships
By ... Read more>

Expo South Prepares to Shine in Miami  December 1, 2008

 

The third annual FES will cater to ... Read more>

Counting our Blessings  December 1, 2008

The President's Column
By Matthew Shay

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November 2008 Franchising World  November 18, 2008

Winning Ways for Your Annual Convention: Tips and Tactics ... Read more>

Crunching the Numbers: Successful Convention Budgeting  November 1, 2008

A winning formula for successful convention budgeting.
By ... Read more>

The IFA Convention Model: An Intricate Puzzle of People, Planning and Projections  November 1, 2008

Planning ahead—many months ahead—is one component in the meticulous ... Read more>

Location, Location, Location: Picking the Best Convention Site  November 1, 2008

Successful conventions rely on selecting the best location for ... Read more>

Building Buzz: Advertising and Marketing Strategies for a Great Annual Convention  November 1, 2008

“Building buzz” for your convention can maximize attendance and ... Read more>

October 2008 Franchising World  October 22, 2008

Welcome to the New Digital Version of Franchising World!

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Shaping the Nation: Presidential Candidates Present Their Visions  October 1, 2008

Franchsing World magazine invited the candidates to provide their ... Read more>

Coaching Franchisees To Success in a Challenging Economy  September 1, 2008

The tough economy has invaded every aspect of the ... Read more>

Talk to Me: Good Communication As a Business Strategy  September 1, 2008

The cornerstone of franchisee communications is field support.
... Read more>

Optimize Franchisee Talents for Growth with Multi-Brand Franchisors  September 1, 2008

Franchisors operating multiple brands have unique opportunities and challenges. ... Read more>

Managing Product Sales to Franchise Owners  September 1, 2008

Fulfillment service companies can handle distribution needs and free ... Read more>

Helping Franchisees Develop a Strategic Plan  September 1, 2008

The strategic-planning process offers a stronger approach to running ... Read more>

Congress Speaks Out: The Business Activity Tax Simplification Act  September 1, 2008

BATSA addresses the serious problem of business activity tax ... Read more>

In Their Own Words - Sen. Norm Coleman  September 1, 2008

 U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman of Minnesota provided a ... Read more>

Turning Up the Heat: Seeking a Solution to the Energy Price Squeeze  September 1, 2008

The top issue facing policymakers in Washington, D.C. is ... Read more>

FranPAC Report Card: Supporting Federal Candidates  September 1, 2008

IFA’s political action committee, FranPAC, supports pro-franchise, pro-business candidates ... Read more>

Franchise Systems Take Center Stage as Corporate Retailers Scale Back  September 1, 2008

After years of playing second fiddle in the competition ... Read more>

Building Compensation Packages For Sales Pros  September 1, 2008

Franchisors need to understand their salespeople and what is ... Read more>

Leaving Money On the (Internet) Table?  September 1, 2008

Imagine learning that the word “franchise” was searched 14,123 ... Read more>

Getting the Word Out: Building a Co-op Program  September 1, 2008

Aim for flawless execution of your advertising plan, but ... Read more>

Litigation Insurance: Is Your Franchise Protected?  September 1, 2008

Franchisors should take a closer look at their directors’ ... Read more>

Buying a Franchise Company: Do Your Due Diligence  September 1, 2008

Looking under the hood, kicking the tires isn’t enough.
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Exemptions Can Work For You  September 1, 2008

States that regulate franchising are experiencing record increases in ... Read more>

The “New” Rule: Amendments and Requirements  September 1, 2008

Following updating requirements of the new franchise rule will ... Read more>

Investing in Your Association Will Pay Dividends  September 1, 2008

The President's Column
By Matthew Shay, President and ... Read more>

Grow Your Franchise with Online Marketing Tools  August 1, 2008

E-mail marketing and online surveys are excellent tools for ... Read more>

Leveraging Technology for Franchise Performance and Growth  August 1, 2008

Franchise technology solutions can provide a single platform to ... Read more>

“No-Brainer” Technologies  August 1, 2008

If a system hasn’t implemented these no-brainer steps yet, ... Read more>

Automated Royalty Payments: A Comprehensive and Interactive Solution  August 1, 2008

For a royalty solution to be successful, it must ... Read more>

Facing a Web-Based Fork in the Road? Make the Right Turn  August 1, 2008

Most companies are missing opportunities by ignoring Web-based systems.
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Guerrillas with Laptops: Making the Most of Interactive Media  August 1, 2008

Franchise companies have to turn to the Internet.
... Read more>

Blogging 101 for Franchisors  August 1, 2008

Easy to start, hard to measure, but potentially an ... Read more>

Penetration Testing: Why Franchise Systems Need Information Security  August 1, 2008

Testing of applications, system security may mitigate the risk ... Read more>

IFA Urges Congress to Address Rising Energy Costs  August 1, 2008

The International Franchise Association recently urged Congress to take ... Read more>

New Ad Highlights Franchising’s Economic Importance  August 1, 2008

The second in a series of advertisements highlighting the ... Read more>

Supporting Federal Legislators: FranPAC Report Card  August 1, 2008

IFA’s political action committee, FranPAC, supports pro-franchise, pro-business candidates ... Read more>

Q&A With U.S. Ambassador Susan C. Schwab, U.S. Trade Representative  August 1, 2008

Schwab is a member of the president’s Cabinet and ... Read more>

Disclosure Law Violations: Understanding the Penalties  August 1, 2008

The franchisor who satisfies its disclosure obligations never has ... Read more>

Pressure Points: Bankruptcy Code Amendments, Court Decisions  August 1, 2008

 In most franchisee bankruptcy cases, the franchise agreement ... Read more>

IFA’s VetFran Program Wins Coveted The Summit Award  August 1, 2008

IFA program is one of six chosen out of ... Read more>

Shaping the Public’s Perception of Franchising  August 1, 2008

The President's Column
By Matthew Shay

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Measuring Franchise Development Performance  July 1, 2008

Disciplined use of the right measurement tools will then ... Read more>

Identifying Effective Methods of Lead Generation  July 1, 2008

Leads, prospects or inquiries  All franchisors want them, want ... Read more>

Advertise Online or Offline? Yes, is the Answer  July 1, 2008

Testing your advertising outreach will provide answers to the ... Read more>

Expos: Producing Leads For Top Franchisors  July 1, 2008

Quality leads are the reason franchisors exhibit at ... Read more>

Run, Don’t Walk Away  July 1, 2008

The single biggest mistake made by novice franchisors is ... Read more>

President Bush Signs Credit and Debit Clarification Act  July 1, 2008

New law will dispose of hundreds of class action ... Read more>

DHS “No Match” Rule Misses the Mark…Again  July 1, 2008

IFA requests comment period extension.

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Colombia Free Trade Agreement: Economic Stimulus We Can Afford  July 1, 2008

By Matthew Shay

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Issue Brief: Restricting Direct Mail Advertising  July 1, 2008

Addressing consumer desires or muzzling small business?
By ... Read more>

Franchise Congress 2008: Getting Your Lawmakers to Work For You  July 1, 2008

Franchise Appreciation Day provides an opportunity to come to ... Read more>

Supporting Candidates: The FranPAC Report Card  July 1, 2008

IFA’s political action committee, FranPAC, supports pro-franchise, pro-business candidates ... Read more>

IFA Delegation Advocates Micro-Franchise Development for Africa AIDS Relief  July 1, 2008

IFA leaders and franchising executives are working to advocate ... Read more>

Are Franchisees Independent Contractors? Not Everyone Agrees  July 1, 2008

It appears that the law of unintended consequences is ... Read more>

Political Engagement is Good for Franchising  July 1, 2008

The President's Column
By Matthew Shay

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Going overseas…Very Carefully  July 1, 2008

Extending operations internationally means careful planning, choosing the right ... Read more>

IFA Chairman Addresses Canadian Franchise Association  July 1, 2008

PostNet International Franchise Corp. CEO and IFA Chairman Steve ... Read more>

Franchising Industry Expected to Expand in Middle East  July 1, 2008

Franchise professionals in charge of their brand’s expansion plans ... Read more>

Build Your Search-Engine Ranking  July 1, 2008

With the power of your franchisees behind you, you ... Read more>

No Franchise is an Island: Franchisees and Franchisors Rely on Each Other  July 1, 2008

The overall goal of a Franchise Advisory Council is ... Read more>

Corporate Mentality: Improving Physical and Mental Health  July 1, 2008

The Dwyer Group implemented the Dwyer-Dasher program to encourage ... Read more>

Attracting Women and Minority Franchisees: Programs that Work  June 1, 2008

Franchise companies seeking to advance their recruitment activities to ... Read more>

Reaching a Diverse Franchise Audience: IFA’s Minority Outreach  June 1, 2008

The International Franchise Association, through the IFA Educational Foundation, ... Read more>

Minorities Attaining Success in Franchising  June 1, 2008

This issue of Franchising World is the Seventh Annual ... Read more>

Diversity Training: Making it Work, Making it Effective  June 1, 2008

Today’s diversity training is a far cry from what ... Read more>

IFA Educational Foundation and PepsiCo Launch VetFran Business Grant Fund  June 1, 2008

Franchisees who have been awarded a franchise through the ... Read more>

Establishing and Maintaining an Effective Franchise Relationship  June 1, 2008

It all begins with establishing a corporate culture of ... Read more>

Alternative Franchise Financing Can Close the Gap  June 1, 2008

Buy a franchise with retirement funds and other untapped ... Read more>

Who is Making an Impact on Diversifying Their Brands?  June 1, 2008

Corporate diversity counseling is an emerging area that assists ... Read more>

Winners at the Business of Diversity  June 1, 2008

The Shane Battier Franchise Scholarship will award a total ... Read more>

The Tax Gap: No “New” Taxes Doesn’t Mean No Pain For Small Business  June 1, 2008

Navigating the ins and outs of the various government ... Read more>

Back to the Future: The Americans with Disabilities Act  June 1, 2008

Changing the definition of “disability” will amount to a ... Read more>

FranPAC Hits New Fund-Raising Record, IFA Chairman Dons First 5K Pin  June 1, 2008

Vigorous fund-raising activities by IFA members have propelled the ... Read more>

IFA, Lebanese Franchise Association Sign Promotion Pact  June 1, 2008

The agreement recognizes the opportunities that the franchising sector ... Read more>

India: Market for the Masses  June 1, 2008

Franchising in India has been consistently growing at more ... Read more>

Veterans’ Small-Business Program Hits New Milestone  June 1, 2008

Schlotzsky’s is the 300th franchise to join VetFran.

... Read more>

Attracting and Retaining Qualified Franchisees  June 1, 2008... Read more>

Shape Up Your Brand  June 1, 2008

Every franchisor and franchisee needs to be confident that ... Read more>

“Green” Conventions: How to Plan Great Meetings and Help the Environment  June 1, 2008

Today’s conventions should also meet increasingly-high standards for eco-awareness ... Read more>

The American Work Force: An Ever-Changing Portrait  June 1, 2008

Companies are at the starting line of a long, ... Read more>

Taking it to the Max at Expo  June 1, 2008

Maximize your presence at franchise trade shows to get ... Read more>

Thinking Big? Don’t Overlook Small Communities for Expansion  June 1, 2008

Franchisors who aren’t already considering smaller markets for expansion ... Read more>

Visionary Leaders Breed Successful Programs  June 1, 2008

The President's Column
By Matthew Shay

 

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Addressing the Most Common Franchisee Claims  May 1, 2008

Common-sense steps that franchise systems often fail to apply.
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The Disclosure Process —Uncertainties, Ambiguities and Unresolved Issues  May 1, 2008

While the disclosure document conversion process has gone quite ... Read more>

Post-Purchase Synergies: They Come in All Types  May 1, 2008

There are endless possibilities in organizing a multi-brand company ... Read more>

Finding Local Counsel in International Markets  May 1, 2008

Retaining experienced and competent foreign counsel will ensure a ... Read more>

The “States” of Franchising  May 1, 2008

IFA Educational Foundation study finds that while franchising is ... Read more>

New Economic Research Unveiled At National Press Club  May 1, 2008

IFA simultaneously launched a public-awareness campaign themed “Franchising: Building ... Read more>

New Awareness Campaign Prepares Franchising for Changes Ahead  May 1, 2008

Regardless of who wins the presidential and congressional elections ... Read more>

South Dakota Sets Example for Regulation Streamlining  May 1, 2008

South Dakota Gov. Michael Rounds (R) signed into law ... Read more>

IFA Boosts Communications And Marketing Efforts, Names Vice Presidents to New Posts  May 1, 2008... Read more>

Franchise Association’s Government Relations Team Enlists Policy Expert  May 1, 2008... Read more>

Supporting Candidates: FranPAC Report Card  May 1, 2008

IFA’s political action committee, FranPAC, supports pro-franchise, pro-business candidates ... Read more>

Franchise Association Names Restaurant Executive to Board of Directors  May 1, 2008

ADIR Restaurants Corp. Pres. and COO José J. Cofiño ... Read more>

Making Sales or Making Excuses?  May 1, 2008

Turn every lead into a real prospect.
By ... Read more>

Improving Performance Using Franchisee Growth Groups  May 1, 2008

Who are the smartest people in the room?
... Read more>

Franchise Relations: Different Ideas, Great Solutions  May 1, 2008

There are many different ways to measure success in ... Read more>

Australian Regulatory Changes: The Consequences  May 1, 2008

Legislative amendments to the Australian Franchising Code of Conduct ... Read more>

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Host First Franchise Expo and Conference  May 1, 2008

The state of the Saudi economy and its demographics ... Read more>

Central Virginia Expo Expands Trade Show Venues  May 1, 2008

New trade show welcomes new audience.
By Joel ... Read more>

Franchising Weathers Economic Challenges  May 1, 2008

The President's Column
By Matthew Shay

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Making a Franchise System Attractive to Multi-Unit Franchisees  April 1, 2008

A company’s failure can be directly correlated to poor ... Read more>

Expansion Option: Multi-Unit and Third-Party Arrangements  April 1, 2008

The three most common forms of multi-unit and third-party ... Read more>

Effective Strategies to Strengthen Multi-Unit Growth  April 1, 2008

Common-sense methods to avoid “development freeze.”
By Eric ... Read more>

Multi-Unit Growth Through Coordinated Communications Strategies  April 1, 2008

Developing a clear communication plan for a target audience ... Read more>

Franchising: A Dynamic and Diverse Industry with Many Economic Players  April 1, 2008

Franchising World presents Part 2 of a special report ... Read more>

Business Activity Tax Relief Urged  April 1, 2008

Small companies came to Congress on Feb. 14 to ... Read more>

IFA’s Franchise Relations Committee–Learning from Veterans  April 1, 2008

Committee’s Mission:  To assist IFA members by developing information ... Read more>

Washington State: A Profile  April 1, 2008

This profile is part of an occasional series examining ... Read more>

Canadian Franchise Legislation: Finding the Balance  April 1, 2008

It may surprise some to learn that Canada has ... Read more>

When All Else Fails, Go Make a Sales Call!  April 1, 2008

There’s  only one reason not to sell and that’s ... Read more>

Partnering with the Health-Care Industry  April 1, 2008

From automotive aftermarket chains to quick-service restaurants, forming partnerships ... Read more>

Developing and Licensing Technology: Another Source of Revenue  April 1, 2008

Merchandizing and licensing are terms that are sometimes used ... Read more>

Franchise Expo South Emerging as West Coast Show’s Equal  April 1, 2008

Snowbirds weren’t the only ones headed south in January.
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Franchising Community Mourns the Passing of Key Members(1)  April 1, 2008... Read more>

Leading Your Franchise Systems Toward a Future of Growth  April 1, 2008

The President's Column 
By Matthew Shay

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IFA and ServiceMaster Clean Discover a World of Opportunity In China  March 1, 2008

The group found cultural treasures, ancient history and a ... Read more>

Politics is a Full-Contact Sport: Don’t Get Caught on the Sidelines  March 1, 2008

“The achievements of an organization are the results of ... Read more>

Predicting the Future, One Customer at a Time  March 1, 2008

Customer analytics can help improve site-selection efforts and uphold ... Read more>

IFA Rings NASDAQ Bell  March 1, 2008

The IFA was among the featured guests during a ... Read more>

Which Market Should your Franchise System Target?  March 1, 2008

The President's Column
By Matthew Shay, President and ... Read more>

Expanding Your Brand Culturally  March 1, 2008

One can avoid costly cultural faux pas and successfully ... Read more>

Purchasing International Multiple-Unit Development Rights  March 1, 2008

Learn what potential multi-unit candidates want from your franchise ... Read more>

Legal Enforcement of International Franchise Relationships: What Makes Sense for the Business  March 1, 2008

In the international arena there is no substitute for ... Read more>

Franchising in Brazil  March 1, 2008

The number of franchise units in Brazil increased 11 ... Read more>

Putting “International” in the International Franchise Expo  March 1, 2008

The International Franchise  Expo remains the best event of ... Read more>

Special Report: Economic Impact of Franchising, Vol. 2  March 1, 2008

U.S. Franchise Growth Outpaces Other Business Sectors, New Study ... Read more>

What You Should Know About the Diversity Institute: A Primer  March 1, 2008

The purpose of the Diversity Institute is to expand ... Read more>

Communicating a Franchisor’s Value Without Crossing the Line  March 1, 2008

The best way to avoid fraud claims when communicating ... Read more>

2007 Hall of Fame Award  February 1, 2008

U. Gary Charlwood, CFE, receives Hall of Fame Honor ... Read more>

2007 Entrepreneur of the Year Award  February 1, 2008

Brian Scudamore Named Entrepreneur of the Year

... Read more>

2007 Ronald E. Harrison Award  February 1, 2008

Ronald E. Harrison Award Recipient Gerald A. Fernandez 

... Read more>

2007 Bonny LeVine Award  February 1, 2008

Jeanne Kennedy, Bonny LeVine Award Honoree 

... Read more>

In Their Own Words  February 1, 2008

Public statements of leading policymakers on franchising issues of ... Read more>

IFA Convention to Deliver Three “Es”—Empowerment, Enlightenment and Education  February 1, 2008

It is the sincere wish of the Convention Committee ... Read more>

Keynote Speakers Set to Provide Unique Insights  February 1, 2008

CEO J.W. Marriott Jr. and U.S. Army Gen. Colin ... Read more>

Diversity Summit Focuses on Embracing a Culture of Inclusion  February 1, 2008

Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance Pres. Gerry Fernandez is ... Read more>

International Expansion: Do Opportunities Outweigh Challenges?  February 1, 2008

The landscape of franchising is rapidly changing.
By ... Read more>

Seasoned Global Affairs Executive Carlos Poza Joins IFA Staff  February 1, 2008

New vice president of international affairs  to bolster the ... Read more>

Diversity Institute Success In 2007 Forecasts Positive Future  February 1, 2008

IFA, through the Diversity Institute, launched an ambitious multi-city ... Read more>

The Art of Closing the Sale in 10 Easy Steps  February 1, 2008

These steps convey messages of confidence to future franchises ... Read more>

The New Frontier of Franchise Disclosure  February 1, 2008

Franchisors have until July 1 to convert their offering ... Read more>

The Benefits of System-Wide Continuity  February 1, 2008

The most successful of the franchise owners are those ... Read more>

Financing Re-Imaging Projects  February 1, 2008

National funding program can be the solution to revitalizing ... Read more>

2008 Legal Symposium—It’s all in the Planning  February 1, 2008

Task force boosts program to new levels.
By ... Read more>

Public Policy Challenges Await in 2008  February 1, 2008

The President's Column
By Matthew Shay 

... Read more>

A Brave New Workplace: Creating An Innovative Environment for Today’s Top Talent  January 1, 2008

“Work/life balance” is used very liberally these days.  
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Introducing the 2008 IFA Executive Committee And Board of Directors  January 1, 2008

The board of directors includes franchisees, franchisors and suppliers ... Read more>

2008 International Franchise Association Board of Directors' Nominees  January 1, 2008

The IFA’s board of directors welcomes these franchise executives ... Read more>

Maintaining Unity In a Franchise System  January 1, 2008

Maintaining unity within a franchise system is paramount if ... Read more>

Goal Planning Breeds Business Success  January 1, 2008

If you don’t know where you are going, any ... Read more>

Sharing Best Practices  January 1, 2008

Building a culture of information sharing improves operations, boosts ... Read more>

Acknowledging Success: How to Build an Effective Franchise Recognition Program  January 1, 2008

Building an effective franchise recognition program can be a ... Read more>

Leveraging Contacts After the Convention Is Over  January 1, 2008

The best method to leveraging contacts after the convention ... Read more>

You’re a “Lobbyist?” So, What Do You Do, Anyway?  January 1, 2008

From strength in numbers to targeted outreach, IFA promotes ... Read more>

When Is It Time To Change Management?  January 1, 2008

Identifying the most effective CEO for a franchise enterprise ... Read more>

Managing the Outside Sales Representative  January 1, 2008

By using behavioral techniques, franchise systems can determine the ... Read more>

Support a Cause and Get an Effect  January 1, 2008

Charitable team-building exercises are important not only for the ... Read more>

Quality, Consistency and Value: The Hallmarks of Franchising… And of IFA  January 1, 2008

Orlando is the place to be if you’re a ... Read more>

Ensuring Your Franchise’s Involvement in Diverse Neighborhoods  January 1, 2008

Engaging in and building relationships in the diverse communities ... Read more>

Bulgaria–Bullish on Franchising  January 1, 2008

Bulgaria’s franchise market is still mostly unexplored and untapped.
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It's a Wrap for 2007  January 1, 2008

Seven cities played host to International Franchise Association’s Legal ... Read more>

Which Money Source is Best for Your Franchise System?  December 1, 2007

The right amount, for the right reasons, at the ... Read more>

When Loan Options Narrow: Financing Partners Can Help  December 1, 2007

Franchise systems that put the time and effort toward ... Read more>

It’s Still a Good Time to Sell, Refinance or Recapitalize Your Business  December 1, 2007

Headlines can be misleading, but the sky is not ... Read more>

IFA Wins First Round in Federal Case  December 1, 2007

IFA believes Congress has a mandate and an obligation ... Read more>

2008 in the States–Politics Over Policy  December 1, 2007

An overcrowded ballot will assure political posturing when Congress ... Read more>

Betting Against Conventional Wisdom  December 1, 2007

Enhancing decision-making skills increases your odds of achieving desired ... Read more>

Give Franchisees a Head Start on Success  December 1, 2007

Having a successful franchise depends a lot on whether ... Read more>

Keys to a Successful Start-Up  December 1, 2007

Satisfied first-year franchisees are essential to validation and the ... Read more>

IFA Publications Net Four Design Awards  December 1, 2007

 The International Franchise Association’s flagship publication, Franchising World, ... Read more>

Veterans Franchise Small-Business Sales Hit 1,000 Milestone  December 1, 2007

The VetFran” program, created to aid former military personnel ... Read more>

A Year Defined by Growth And Resiliency  December 1, 2007

The President's Column
By Matthew Shay 

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Effective Communication = Winning Franchise Relations  November 1, 2007

To achieve positive relations with franchisees, there has to ... Read more>

The Franchisor-Franchisee Relationship: Build Trust And Keep It  November 1, 2007

It is more crucial than ever for franchise companies ... Read more>

Reaching the Summit Through Well-Managed Partnerships  November 1, 2007

What the franchising industry can learn from great expeditions. ... Read more>

Issue Profile: The Business Activity Tax Simplification Act  November 1, 2007

The Schumer-Crapo proposal would prevent unlawful impediments to the ... Read more>

Local Online Advertising: A Primer  November 1, 2007

Local Internet search services have gained raving fans and ... Read more>

Back to the Basics of Effective Franchise Relations  November 1, 2007

The President's Column
By Matthew Shay 

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U.S. Supreme Court Changes Course on Minimum Resale Price Maintenance  November 1, 2007

Franchise companies must exercise care in adopting minimum retail ... Read more>

Franchising Continues to Grow Across the United States  November 1, 2007

Special Report: The Profile of Franchising 2007, Series I ... Read more>

Gaining an Edge on Vendor-Supplier Relations  November 1, 2007

Positive franchise relations don’t just happen, people need to ... Read more>

Franchise Compliance Sets the Tone  November 1, 2007

Your organization’s attitude and approach to compliance sends direct ... Read more>

Volume of “Voice of Franchising” Turned Up on Capitol Hill  November 1, 2007

The ranks of Franchise Appreciation Day attendees grew this ... Read more>

Franchising Possibilities in Turkey  November 1, 2007

The U.S. Commercial Service in Turkey has a number ... Read more>

Moving Beyond Compliance  November 1, 2007

Success in ensuring and building your brand can be ... Read more>

CFE Program Hits the 1,000 Mark  November 1, 2007

Survey measures growth and satisfaction.
By Linda C. ... Read more>

Franchise South Expo: Heating up Miami  November 1, 2007

There will be plenty of heat and excitement going ... Read more>

Locating the Best Vendors For Your Franchise  October 1, 2007

Partnering franchisees with the right vendor is a ... Read more>

Your Most Effective Customer Survey Tool is E-mail  October 1, 2007

Strategically-applied, loyalty programs can boost customer frequency and provide ... Read more>

Electronic Disclosure: The Future is Now  October 1, 2007

Prospective franchisees are responding very favorably to electronic disclosure.
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Payroll Processing: Use A Service Or Do it In-House?  October 1, 2007

Whichever option is chosen, it is important to be ... Read more>

Human Resource Solutions For the Franchisee  October 1, 2007

Professional employer organizations can help franchises enjoy the same ... Read more>

Tenants Don’t Get the Lease They Deserve, But the One They Negotiate  October 1, 2007

It’s like a boxing match…punch and jab, punch and ... Read more>

IFA and Industry Groups Sue to Stop “No-Match” Rule  October 1, 2007

Firing workers required under immigration “no-match” rule.
By ... Read more>

In Their Own Words - U.S. Sen. Michael B. Enzi  October 1, 2007... Read more>

Massachusetts: A Profile  October 1, 2007

An examination of the issues and atmosphere guiding politics ... Read more>

Minorities, Women Have Big Stake in Franchised Businesses  October 1, 2007

IFA Educational Foundation issues comprehensive report on minority, gender-based ... Read more>

Supporting Former Corporate Executives-Turned-Franchisees  October 1, 2007

Former corporate executives are highly-accomplished individuals, who are accustomed ... Read more>

Franchise Appreciation Day Activities Strengthen Industry-Congressional Relationships  September 1, 2007

Through Franchise Appreciation Day, franchisees learn exactly how the ... Read more>

Congress Faces Busy Fall Agenda  September 1, 2007

The full spectrum of businesses involved in franchising must ... Read more>

Collective Banking: Leveling the Playing Field of Commercial Banking  September 1, 2007

There are more than 80 value elements a franchisee ... Read more>

Benjamin Franklin: Father of Franchising?  September 1, 2007

Document shows evidence of first U.S. franchise, first female ... Read more>

Optimizing Markets for Your Franchise  September 1, 2007

Achieve maximum market optimization with minimal “cannibalization” of customers ... Read more>

Curing Widespread Disease: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle May be Franchising  September 1, 2007

Franchised health outlets bring affordable health care to sub-Saharan ... Read more>

Franchise Expo Seminars Focus on Working with Government Agencies  September 1, 2007

Next month a group of representatives from government agencies ... Read more>

Buying a Franchise: What You Need to Know  September 1, 2007

Find basic franchising information quickly and easily at Franchise.org.

... Read more>

How to Buy a Franchise 2007  September 1, 2007

Like any other form of business, there are no ... Read more>

Key Legal Questions To Ask  September 1, 2007

Personal liability and obligations of franchisee and family members.
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Franchise Prospecting and How To Maximize Your ROI  September 1, 2007

There is a resurgence of trade shows and other ... Read more>

Lessons from a Compulsive Networker  September 1, 2007

Networking out of one’s comfort zone can be challenging ... Read more>

IFA Welcomes Ohio Rep. Steve Chabot  September 1, 2007

On July 12, the IFA’s political action committee, FranPAC, ... Read more>

September 2007 FranPAC Report Card  September 1, 2007

The IFA’s current financial support to candidates for federal ... Read more>

A Study of Franchise Loan Performance in the SBA Loan Guaranty Programs  September 1, 2007

There may be significant under-reporting which could affect any ... Read more>

Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative Offers New Benefits  September 1, 2007

The new SBA Patriot Express Pilot Loan program brings ... Read more>

Marketing With Integrity Is More Than An Oxymoron  September 1, 2007

It’s a better way to do business.
By ... Read more>

Consider New Zealand Your Next Franchise Development Stop  September 1, 2007

New Zealand is attractive and high standards are being ... Read more>

Overlooked Financial Resource Supports Emerging Markets  August 1, 2007

... America’s most treasured brands are popping up all ... Read more>

Keeping the Franchise Family Connected  August 1, 2007

Today’s conferencing technology makes communication easy and affordable.
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Creating E-mails that Customers Want to Read  August 1, 2007

Ten proven tips and suggestions.
By Michael Teitelbaum
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Protecting Customers and the Brand from Credit Card Data Losses  August 1, 2007

Now is the time to implement a system-wide PCI ... Read more>

Off-Year State Elections Can Provide Insight for 2008  August 1, 2007

November elections are viewed as “wide open” for political ... Read more>

Leaders to Voice Franchising’s Key Issues on Capitol Hill  August 1, 2007

Political columnist George Will to deliver keynote address.
... Read more>

Building and Repairing Trust Of the Franchisee-Franchisor Relationship  August 1, 2007

Key steps to ensuring a profitable relationship.
By ... Read more>

Planning for Distance Learning and Education  August 1, 2007

Executed correctly, distance learning can be a powerful tool ... Read more>

Managed Services: The Future of Technology in Franchising  August 1, 2007

The possibilities and combinations of in-house and outsourced resources ... Read more>

Post-Termination Internet Violations: Who Fixes and How?  August 1, 2007

Is the public being misled?
By Bethany Appleby ... Read more>

E-Commerce for Successful Franchisors  August 1, 2007

E-commerce may be an excellent source of revenue for ... Read more>

Salvaging Your Franchise After Hitting A Roadblock  August 1, 2007

Ultimately, keeping franchisees happy is what helps drive franchise ... Read more>

West Coast Franchise Expo Opens Oct. 19  August 1, 2007

The WCFE offer an inside perspective into the franchising ... Read more>

Congress is Waiting to Hear From You  August 1, 2007

The President's Column
By Matthew Shay

... Read more>

August 2007 FranPAC Report Card  August 1, 2007

The following “report card” provides a snapshot of the ... Read more>

The Judicial Update: Practical Application for Franchising  July 1, 2007

By Fredric “Ric” Cohen and Brian Schnell 

... Read more>

Embracing the Revised FTC Franchise Rule  July 1, 2007

The countdown has begun.
By David J. ... Read more>

Private Equity “Liberated” Dunkin’ Brands, Chairman and CEO Tells House Committee  July 1, 2007

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee conducted a hearing ... Read more>

What Else is on Congress’s Plate?  July 1, 2007

Beyond the headline grabbers, many other issues affect franchising. ... Read more>

Franchise Appreciation Day: Carpe diem!  July 1, 2007

The growth of participation over the years has been ... Read more>

Helping Franchisees Adapt When A System is Being Acquired  July 1, 2007

The best way to help franchisees adapt to an ... Read more>

Building Strong Relationships to Safeguard the Franchising Community  July 1, 2007

 

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July 2007 FranPAC Report Card  July 1, 2007

A snapshot of the International Franchise Association’s current financial ... Read more>

Financial Performance Representations From the Sales Side  July 1, 2007

Answering the one question that prospects want to ... Read more>

Mediation Ethics for the Franchise Lawyer And Business Executive  July 1, 2007

Courts’ approach varies widely. 
By Arthur ... Read more>

IFA Hosts Florida Rep. Vern Buchanan  July 1, 2007

Florida 13th Dist. U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan was honored ... Read more>

Combining the Power of Multiple Franchise Brands to Develop in Emerging Markets  July 1, 2007

The importance of “thinking big.” 
By ... Read more>

Who’s Managing Your Leads?  July 1, 2007

By Bill Burris 

... Read more>

What Do Franchise Expo Attendees Really Know?  July 1, 2007

Today, the average prospect attending a franchise expo arrives ... Read more>

What Are the Benefits of Becoming a Certified Franchise Executive?  July 1, 2007

I want to be better; I want to make ... Read more>

Serbia and Montenegro Welcome Franchised Brands  July 1, 2007

The economic climate for franchising is very favorable.
... Read more>

Australia’s Evolving Franchising Laws: Help or Hindrance?  July 1, 2007

Australia’s franchise law is to apply to foreign franchisors. ... Read more>

Guiding Minorities to Franchising Careers  June 1, 2007

 Welcome to the Sixth Annual Minorities in Franchising ... Read more>

Franchisees Create Pathways to Personal Professional Success  June 1, 2007

The franchising community honors minority franchisees who regularly strengthen ... Read more>

Loan Program Offers Big Benefits to IFA Members  June 1, 2007

Little known SBA 504 program can be key to ... Read more>

Diversity Officer Patricia Harris “Pays Forward” Inspiration  June 1, 2007

Patricia Harris, vice president of McDonald’s USA and global ... Read more>

Baltimore Kick-off Launches Women, Minorities, Vets Seminars  June 1, 2007

The first seminar in the series attracted attendees ... Read more>

Program Introduces Prospective Franchisees to Brand Representatives  June 1, 2007

Mark Ellis approached looking for a business ... Read more>

Marketing for a Diverse Population  June 1, 2007

When recruiting to attract qualified individuals,  it is ... Read more>

An Un-informed Congress is an Ill-informed Congress  June 1, 2007

If your side of the story isn’t heard, ... Read more>

Immigration Reform in the 110th Congress: Why is IFA Involved?  June 1, 2007

With primaries set to begin as early as ... Read more>

Ensuring Good Franchise Relations  June 1, 2007

Ensuring that the relationship between franchisee and franchisor remains ... Read more>

Franchises to Investors:“Pick Me, Pick Me!”  June 1, 2007

Make your company the obvious choice for investors ... Read more>

Power in the Mailbox: How Direct Mail Can Benefit Your Franchise  June 1, 2007

The U.S. mailbox withstands the test of time.
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Centralized Prospect Marketing  June 1, 2007

Careful planning, combined with readily-available technology, allows the creation ... Read more>

African Franchising: Cross-Continent Momentum  June 1, 2007

The continent is officially open for business.
... Read more>

2007 International Franchise Expo Draws Thousands  June 1, 2007

There’s more than one reason the International Franchise Expo ... Read more>

“Customers First” Provides Custom-Designed Payment Program  June 1, 2007

The program offers IFA members payment processing systems designed ... Read more>

The Best Source of Leads? Your Customers  May 4, 2007

Surveying customers uncovers leads and demands for new products ... Read more>

Prepare for Successful Search-Engine Optimization  May 4, 2007

Key steps to improving your Web site. 
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Growing Your Business with Referrals  May 4, 2007

Existing franchisees are an important source of tomorrow’s franchisees ... Read more>

Video Marketing: Lights. Camera. Communicate!  May 4, 2007

A little bit of Hollywood can put some ... Read more>

Adding TV to Your Franchisees’ Marketing Toolkit  May 4, 2007

Consider the branding benefits of hundreds or thousands ... Read more>

Does Your Franchise Need an International Partner?  May 4, 2007

Having a third party that understands franchising to ... Read more>

Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone: Successfully Supporting New Stores in New Markets  May 4, 2007

A solid strategy, familiarity with new markets and a ... Read more>

Health-Care Solutions for Franchise Systems Debated in the 110th Congress  May 4, 2007

Health-care coverage options for franchise systems are often unaffordable ... Read more>

Recently-Introduced Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation to Aid Small Businesses  May 4, 2007

The IFA considers the bi-partisan legislation introduced in Congress ... Read more>

Q & A With U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith of Nebraska  May 4, 2007

Smith represents a district containing nearly 65,000 square miles, ... Read more>

Trends in Multi-Unit Franchising  April 15, 2007

The multi-unit model is a significant factor in the ... Read more>

Which Franchising Structure Fits Your System?  April 15, 2007

Franchise systems must consider carefully whether a multiple-unit ... Read more>

Preparing Your Organization for Growth: A Personal View  April 15, 2007

Growing from one location to a multi-unit operator was ... Read more>

Providing Decentralized Support  April 15, 2007

Securing Financing to Unleash Expansion  April 15, 2007

By having a strategic, credible growth plan...owner-operators can secure ... Read more>

Consistency: The Key to Branding  April 15, 2007

In RQM, repetitiveness is important and its means ... Read more>

Think Beethoven: Using Site-Selection to Gain Brand Dominance  April 15, 2007

Start with the loud, bold, and dramatic notes; fate ... Read more>

Strengthening Growth Through Technology Applications  April 15, 2007

It is important to remember that people, not technology, ... Read more>

Compulsory Union Bill Advances  April 15, 2007

Organized labor is halfway home with its plan to ... Read more>

Amended FTC Franchise Rule Eases International Franchising  April 15, 2007

Despite the Amended Rule, foreign franchise systems still ... Read more>

Honoring Franchising’s Brightest and Best  April 15, 2007

IFA recognizes those who excel in the sector by ... Read more>

Steps to Improve the Franchisor-Franchisee Relationship  April 15, 2007

If both parties are committed to a common ... Read more>

Collecting and Analyzing Franchisee Financial Statements  April 15, 2007

“I can’t guarantee what you will make, but I ... Read more>

Keeping an Eye on Build-Out Expenses  April 15, 2007

The build-out process can often be a rocky ... Read more>

Broadband Options to Consider for Franchise Business Locations  April 15, 2007

Turning Web Site Visitors into Franchise Leads  April 15, 2007

Having clear objectives converted into clear calls to action ... Read more>

Franchising Your Concept in Egypt  April 15, 2007

Egypt holds the promise of much needed expansion in ... Read more>

IFA, U.S. Commerce Department Ink Formal Promotion Agreement  March 1, 2007

An agreement between the U.S. Department of ... Read more>

Will This Concept Work Internationally in a New Country...Again?  March 1, 2007

Entering new markets requires a dedicated approach to understanding ... Read more>

OPIC and the Franchising Sector—Advancing Economic Opportunities  March 1, 2007

“It’s just a matter of finding the right partner ... Read more>

The World of Franchise Legislation: The Map Changes  March 1, 2007

By Philip F. Zeidman

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Franchising Rides Wave of Economic Expansion in Asia and Pacific Rim  March 1, 2007

...the Asia Pacific is a region no international franchise ... Read more>

Eye-Opening Opportunities Exist for U.S. Firms  March 1, 2007

The U.S. Commercial Service provides expert assistance, helping franchises ... Read more>

The Future of Latin America  March 1, 2007

Some excellent prospects, some serious challenges await those who ... Read more>

Franchising in Panama and Central America  March 1, 2007

Ample opportunities for system expansion are appearing with ... Read more>

Responding to a Union-Organizing Campaign  March 1, 2007

Do you and your supervisors know the legal boundaries ... Read more>

California Health Care Battle Likely a Loser for Business  March 1, 2007

By Troy Flanagan

... Read more>

Franchising Sector Pushes SBA Funding  March 1, 2007

The International Franchise Association recently supported a short-term extension ... Read more>

A Baker’s Dozen from the Cookie Lawyers on Compliance  March 1, 2007

Review these 13 practical tips for an effective franchise ... Read more>

Feltenstein Receives William Rosenberg Leadership Award  March 1, 2007

The William Rosenberg Leadership Award is presented to an ... Read more>

Creating an Effective Operations Manual: A “How-To” Guide  March 1, 2007

The franchise operations manual documents the business model and ... Read more>

Franchisees of the Year Honored During IFA Convention  March 1, 2007... Read more>

Building More Effective Women Leaders Through Mentoring  March 1, 2007

Mentors and “mentees” are hailing a pilot ... Read more>

Hall of Fame  February 1, 2007

Don Dwyer, Sr. (1934 - 1994) Founder, The Dwyer ... Read more>

Entrepreneur of the Year  February 1, 2007

Paul Ross Hogan CEO, Home Instead Senior Care 

... Read more>

The Ronald E. Harrison Award  February 1, 2007

Patricia Harris, Chief Diversity Officer, McDonald’s Corp. 

... Read more>

Bonny LeVine Award  February 1, 2007

Mary C. Rogers, President and CEO, Abrakadoodle

... Read more>

The Franchise Rule Revised, Association to Offer Educational Sessions  February 1, 2007

Legal Roundtable sessions being prepared to aid franchising community’s ... Read more>

Franchising Strikes a Cord Down Under  February 1, 2007

The year 2007 promises to offer significant opportunities for ... Read more>

IFA Names Joel Buckberg to Head Compliance Program  February 1, 2007

Launched in 1998 in partnership with the Federal Trade ... Read more>

Franchisee to Franchisor: What it Takes to Make the Transition  February 1, 2007

...making the transition from a franchisee to a franchisor ... Read more>

The IFA Convention—Building the Future Together  February 1, 2007

The President's Column
By Matthew Shay 

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Turning Candidates into System Franchisees  February 1, 2007

Establishing a system that helps candidates make good business ... Read more>

Employee Retention: The Key to Success  February 1, 2007

Retaining and motivating employees are two of the most ... Read more>

Franchise.org Relaunched  February 1, 2007

Members asked and the International Franchise Association listened. 

... Read more>

Online Ordering: A Cheat Sheet for Restaurateurs  February 1, 2007

Steps to beat the competition and increase profits. 
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Franchise Seminar Creates Growth-Strategies’ Forum  February 1, 2007

More than 130 franchise executives gathered in Los Angeles ... Read more>

Networking–It’s More Important Than You Think  January 1, 2007

And often, it’s easier than imagined.
By Joe ... Read more>

Introducing the International Franchise Association’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee  January 1, 2007... Read more>

2007 Nominees to the International Franchise Association’s Board of Directors  January 1, 2007... Read more>

The International Franchise Association’s Federal and State Issues: A Year in Review  January 1, 2007... Read more>

States’ Political Landscapes Pose Challenges and Opportunities  January 1, 2007

Focus and strategy for accomplishing franchising community’s goals will ... Read more>

Franchise Association Proves Its Reach is Global  January 1, 2007

The International Franchise Association once again proved that its ... Read more>

Franchising in the Middle East, Dubai and Beyond  January 1, 2007

With more than 120 nationalities residing in the city,... ... Read more>

Generation Y Not Now?  January 1, 2007

Make way for the fresh faces of franchising.
... Read more>

Talking the Line: Franchise Relations in the Age of High Technology  January 1, 2007

If the Internet is used to foster open and ... Read more>

Reaching the Next Level with Private Equity  January 1, 2007

...  In today’s world there is plenty of capital ... Read more>

Turning Around a Struggling Franchise Company  January 1, 2007

What would an individual do if presented with an ... Read more>

What It Takes to Succeed in Franchise Sales  January 1, 2007

There is an interesting question being asked in franchise ... Read more>

Welcome to a new Congress, a New Year  January 1, 2007

The President's Column
By Matthew Shay

... Read more>

The Profile of Franchising, Series VI (January 2007)  January 1, 2007

This is the sixth and final in the ... Read more>

The Profile of Franchising 2006: Series V  December 1, 2006

This is fifth in the series of IFA ... Read more>

Breathing Life into a Mature Franchise Brand  December 1, 2006

It’s not a project; it is a new method ... Read more>

Increasing Market Share Through Strategic Branding  December 1, 2006

Developing a strong franchise brand requires that franchise companies ... Read more>

Long-Term Marketing Strategies Can Produce Immediate Returns  December 1, 2006

It is a franchise system’s responsibility to constantly seek ... Read more>

Keeping Up with Internet Marketing Technology  December 1, 2006

Don’t let the tail wag the dog.
By ... Read more>

Why Go Global?  December 1, 2006

Compelling reasons to expand internationally.
By William Edwards

... Read more>

Making Demographics, Research and Modeling Work for a Franchise System  December 1, 2006

One of the most critical ways to “know” customers ... Read more>

Community Relations: Building Awareness Through Local Involvement  December 1, 2006

Give your franchisees a “heart” in their communities.
... Read more>

2007 Will be an Active Year in State Capitals  December 1, 2006

 By Troy Flanagan

... Read more>

Three Avenues to “Destination Success“  December 1, 2006

Franchisees and franchise companies come together to build a ... Read more>

Using State and Local Programs to Fuel Franchise Growth  December 1, 2006

...more than 40 percent of all retail sales today ... Read more>

Tried and True—Best Practices of Franchising  December 1, 2006

IFA's President's Column
By Matthew Shay 

... Read more>

PCI Compliance: Protecting Customers and the Franchise Brand  December 1, 2006

Give your franchise system a security check-up.
By ... Read more>

Understanding Generational Diversity in the Workplace  December 1, 2006

2007 Leadership Conference, an Annual Convention Highlight
By ... Read more>

The Changing Face of the IFA Legal Symposium  December 1, 2006

International Franchise Association has changed dramatically over the past ... Read more>

Major Lenders and Service Providers Launch New Development Program  December 1, 2006

By John Reynolds 

... Read more>

The Profile of Franchising 2006: Report #4  November 1, 2006... Read more>

Qualifying and Matching Candidates  November 1, 2006

 A franchise system must first identify what it ... Read more>

The “Dos” and “Don’ts” of Lead Follow-up  November 1, 2006

Franchise sales are all about lead generation. 
... Read more>

Marketing Strategies to Enhance a Franchise System’s Expansion  November 1, 2006

For franchise systems considering geographic expansion, there are marketing ... Read more>

Success in Selling for B2B Franchises  November 1, 2006

Back to the basics: cold calls, personal meetings, saying ... Read more>

Thinking About Re-Energizing Your Current Brand?  November 1, 2006

Determine how to decide and implement the re-imaging of ... Read more>

Building Strong Business and Community Relationships: The Key to Establishing a Presence in the Market  November 1, 2006

Creating a strong brand identity through the power of ... Read more>

Six Key Ways to Stay Ahead of the Competition  November 1, 2006

By conducting research, knowing what customers want and following ... Read more>

How Acquisitions Affect Franchisees  November 1, 2006

The franchise method works and it’s attracting new investors ... Read more>

Contact Management for Franchisees  November 1, 2006

Some factors to consider when performing requirements analysis for ... Read more>

Communicate, Communicate, Communicate  November 1, 2006

In a global environment, how are U.S. and foreign ... Read more>

France Serves as a Gateway to Europe  November 1, 2006

Similar to the United States, France has a long ... Read more>

Too Many Leads, Too Little Time  October 2, 2006

In today’s world, business is about speed, volume ... Read more>

Leverage through the SBA: Strategies for Success  October 2, 2006

Leverage, in the traditional sense, refers to a factor ... Read more>

Lease Dangers: Critical Issues Affecting Franchises  October 2, 2006

A properly negotiated lease protects the interests of both ... Read more>

Metrics That Matter: Benchmarking  October 2, 2006

Remember grade school?  Back then, knowing your rank amongst ... Read more>

Minimum Wage: The Wedge Issue of 2006?  October 2, 2006

By the very nature of the American two-party system, ... Read more>

Just Sign Here, Sonny: Why Union Card-Check Agreements are Coercive  October 2, 2006

The secret ballot is the engine of representative democracy. ... Read more>

The Real “Franchise” Deal  October 2, 2006

The President's Column 
By Matthew Shay

... Read more>

Privacy Programs for Small Businesses  October 2, 2006

With reports swirling of data security breaches, consumers worry ... Read more>

What to Consider Before Adding a Retail Storefront to Your Service Franchise  October 2, 2006

Retail storefronts give franchise owners the tangible product they ... Read more>

How to Nip Nepotism in the Bud  October 2, 2006

Nepotism should never be a problem or consideration at ... Read more>

Why Retirees Make Ideal Franchisees  October 2, 2006

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Applying Business Intelligence to Your Franchise  October 2, 2006

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West Coast Franchise Expo: One Path to Western Expansion  January 1, 1900

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Denver FranPAC Event Raises More Than $11,000  January 1, 1900

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In Their Own Words - U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer  January 1, 1900

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Hey Mister, We Can't Take That $5 Bill  January 1, 1900

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London Host City for International Symposium on Franchising  January 1, 1900

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Central Virginia Joins the Franchise Expo Tour  January 1, 1900

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Irl H. Marshall Jr., CFE - In Memoriam  January 1, 1900

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Two Franchise Leaders Recognized by IFA Educational Foundation  January 1, 1900

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State Round-up: IFA Participates in State Legislative Meetings  January 1, 1900

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Tax Cuts, Health Care For Small Businesses Priority For President  January 1, 1900

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Q & A with U.S. Senator Ben Nelson  January 1, 1900

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Newly-elected U.S. House Majority Leader is Friend of Franchising (John Boehner)  January 1, 1900

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Future of Small-Business Health Plans  January 1, 1900

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State Legislatures Zero in on Business  January 1, 1900

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2006 Mid-term Election Challenges and Opportunities  January 1, 1900

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Minimum Wage: The Wedge Issue of 2006?  January 1, 1900

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Franchising's Voice Rings Through the Halls of Congress  January 1, 1900

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Record Turnout for Franchise Appreciation Day Delivers a Strong Message  January 1, 1900

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Institute of Certified Franchise Executives Marks Progess With Major Evaluation of CFE Program  January 1, 1900

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The Business Case for Minority Business Development  January 1, 1900

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Capturing Your Share of the World’s Growing Market  January 1, 1900

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