Press Releases

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 Health Insurance for Employees of Small Franchised Businesses

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

Files Friend of the Court Brief in Georgia Supreme Court

Franchisees Say No to Arbitration Bill July 14, 2008

Trial Lawyers are the Only Real Beneficiaries of HR 3010

Award-winning Effort Gains Popularity among Former Military Personnel

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

Fix is Needed to Ensure That Franchised Businesses Are Treated Fairly by States

The IFA has received an Award of Excellence from the American Society of Association Executives for its Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative.

Congress Must Take Action to Address Energy Costs June 18, 2008...
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Senate Passes The Credit and Debit Clarification Act May 22, 2008

IFA applauds the Senate passage of HR 4008.

VetFran has hit a historic milestone by welcoming Schlotzsky’s Restaurant as the 300^th franchise system to join.

“Let’s get meaningful immigration reform moving so that small business can have the same access to an available work force as the fashion industry.”

Technical Corrections Package will help Consumers Receive the Protection They Deserve

The Federal Trade Commission’s compliance guide for the amended Franchise Rule is now available.

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

IFA Requests Comment Period Extension

IFA and Lebanese Franchise Association Sign MOU April 11, 2008

The IFA and the Lebanese Franchise Association today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help their members conduct business efficiently at home.

IFA Steps up Communications and Marketing Efforts April 7, 2008

Names Vice Presidents to New Posts

The IFA today launched the first phase of an integrated awareness campaign to educate Beltway opinion leaders about the importance of franchising to the U.S. ...
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Franchises Seeking Veterans Featured at D.C. Expo April 1, 2008

Those seeking to own their own small businesses may find the path smoother by using financial incentives offered by IFA “VetFran” participating companies.

Franchised small businesses would face a devastating patchwork of local mandates if a San Francisco mandated health plan is allowed to stand.

ADIR Restaurants Corp. Pres. and COO José J. Cofiño has been elected as a member of the International Franchise Association’s board of directors.

He will assume his duties March 17 at the leading trade group that represents franchised small businesses across the globe.

New Study Shows 18% Expansion from 2001 to 2005

Franchise Association President Gains CEO Title February 21, 2008

Matthew R. Shay, president of the International Franchise Association since 2005, has been promoted to assume the additional duties of chief executive officer.

Franchise Pioneer to Receive William Rosenberg Leadership Award February 12, 2008

Richard Rennick, CFE, founder and past CEO of Palm Springs, California-based American Leak Detection, today will receive the William Rosenberg Leadership Award.

Eva Crosland, manager of franchise development of San Francisco-based Gymboree Play & Music, today will receive the Irl Marshall Certified Franchise Executive Scholarship Award.

Kenex Corp. COO Jeanne Kennedy, Meineke Car Care Centers’ first franchisee, was honored today by the International Franchise Association with the Bonny LeVine Award.

Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance Founding Pres. and CEO Gerald A. “Gerry” Fernandez honored today as the Ronald E. Harrison Award recipient.

PIP Printing & Document Services Pres. Catherine Monson has been named to the International Franchise Association’s board of directors.

Sylvan Learning Pres. and CEO Peter Cohen has been named to the International Franchise Association’s board of directors.

Valpak Pres. Joseph H. Bourdow has been named to the International Franchise Association’s board of directors.

Founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Brian Scudamore was today recognized by the International Franchise Association as Entrepreneur of the Year.

Charlwood Pacific Group Chairman and CEO U. Gary Charlwood named to the International Franchise Association’s Hall of Fame.

Two Men And A Truck CEO Melanie Bergeron has been named to the International Franchise Association’s board of directors.

Steven J. Greenbaum, CFE, PostNet International Franchise Corporation chief executive officer was today named chairman of the International Franchise Association.

McDonald’s U.S. Vice Pres. of Franchising John A. Kujawa has been named to the International Franchise Association’s board of directors.

Franchise Educator Honored for Leadership February 9, 2008...
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Global Affairs Executive Joins Franchise Association January 29, 2008

Carlos F. Poza has been named vice president of international affairs of the International Franchise Association.

L.A. Franchise Expo November 2, 2006

(WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 2, 2006) – The West Coast Franchise Expo, sponsored by the International Franchise Association, will showcase franchised small businesses November 4-6 at ...
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UPCOMING KEY FRANCHISING EVENTS IN 2006 September 18, 2006

Representatives of some of the world’s most recognized franchise brands will come to Washington, D.C. to meet with their elected officials and discuss the economic ...
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House Small Business Committee Supports Franchise Appreciation Day July 27, 2006

WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a bipartisan letter to International Franchise Association members, the chairman and ranking member of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business ...
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Franchise Community Disappointed over Immigration Stalemate April 7, 2006

(WASHINGTON, D.C., April 7, 2006) – The Senate’s failure to pass comprehensive immigration legislation before recessing today is a setback but not the end of ...
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Franchise Expo Coming to Nation’s Capital April 7, 2006

15th Annual International Franchise Expo
The trade show will provide potential investors with opportunities to visit hundreds of exhibiting franchise concepts and meet with ...
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Advantages, Challenges of Franchising March 13, 2006

International Franchise Association Editor’s Resource papers provide story ideas about the sector in which hundreds of thousands of franchised businesses operate. Franchising plays a vital ...
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How to Buy a Franchise: A Free Guide March 8, 2006...
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International Franchise Association Announces Plans To Launch Minority Franchisee Recruitment Initiative March 8, 2006

(Washington, D.C., March 8, 2006) -- The International Franchise Association announced plans for a new initiative to help IFA member companies recruit more minority franchisees ...
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Franchise Association Picks David French To Lead Government Relations February 28, 2006

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 28, 2006) — The International Franchise Association has named David French as vice president of government relations. He will assume his new ...
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Franchise Association Selects Chairman, Directors February 27, 2006

(WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 26, 2006) – The International Franchise Association, meeting in Palm Springs, Calif. for its 46th annual convention, elected leaders of some of ...
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Texas Entrepreneur To Lead International Franchise Association February 26, 2006

( WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 26, 2006) — Lawrence “Doc” Cohen, president of Tomball, Texas-based Doc & Associates, a franchisee of the Great American Cookie Co. ...
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International Association To Honor Franchise Leaders February 25, 2006

PALM SPRINGS (February 25, 2006)—The International Franchise Association will bestow its highest honors this week during its 46th annual convention at the Palm Springs Convention ...
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Reporting for Duty, Sir… at a Franchised Business? February 17, 2006

(WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 17, 2006) – When Curt Maier left the Navy after five years as a nuclear submarine officer, he joined a Fortune 500 ...
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Franchised Businesses Urge Congress To Act on Key Issues January 11, 2006

WASHINGTON, DC (Jan. 11, 2006) -- With the second session of the 109^th Congress about to get underway, the International Franchise Association will soon renew ...
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Economic Census Will Count Franchise Businesses November 22, 2005

WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 22, 2005 – International Franchise Association President Matthew Shay announced recently that plans are being finalized by the U.S. Bureau of the ...
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Statement on House Passage of Lawsuit Abuse Reform October 27, 2005

Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, 2005 - A bill that would limit frivolous lawsuits and forum shopping was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday ...
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Franchise Foundation Scholarship Presented to Air Force Veteran October 19, 2005

(Washington, D.C., Oct. 19, 2005) -- Former U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Kaharie Izobo has been named the recipient of an educational advancement scholarship established ...
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Franchise Leaders Send Largest Delegation to Capitol Hill September 14, 2005

(WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 14, 2005) – Seeking congressional support for small-business health plans, lawsuit reform and easier access to business ownership for veterans, more than ...
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Scholarship Encourages Minority Students to Study Franchise Law July 15, 2005

(Washington, D.C., July 15, 2005) -- The International Franchise Association Educational Foundation and DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary recently announced plans to establish a franchise ...
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