May 18 - IFA Releases'To-Do List' for Congress and Administration on Eve of SBA National Small Business Week
May 15 - IFA Applauds Court Rejection Of Ambush Election Rule
May 9 - High Gas Prices Hinder Franchise Small Business Sales, Growth
May 7 - IFA Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week
April 30 - Ed Gillespie and Terry McAuliffe to Headline IFA's Public Affairs Conference
April 26 - IFA Calls on Congress to Extend Expiring Tax Provisions
April 25 - Franchise Business Index Shows No Gain in March
April 23 - IFA Issues Key Vote to Senate Urging Disapproval of NLRB Ambush Election Rule
April 23 - IFA Announces Enhanced Communications & Public Affairs Function Along with Several Promotions
April 18 - IFA to Congress: Small Business Tax Cut Act will Help Franchises Hire Workers
April 17 - Leaders in Small Business, Financial Services, Expand Partnership to Strengthen Lending, Spur Job Creation
April 16 - Lending Shortfall Impedes Franchise Business Growth
April 10 - Buffett Rule Would Harm Small Business Owners in Franchising
April 6 - IFA Statement on March Jobs Report
April 2 - IFA Calls for Comprehensive Tax Reform as U.S. Tax Rate Tops the World List
April 2 - IFA Renews Partnership with ADP
April 2 - Georgia General Assembly Unanimously Approves Law Codifying Franchise Relationships as Contractual Business Relationships
March 29 - IFA Calls for Repeal of Job-Killing Employer Mandate
March 28 - IFA Says SBA Lending Key to Franchise Business Growth
March 22 - Economic Health of the Franchise Industry is Stronger Compared to a Year Ago
March 21 - Small Business Tax Cut Act Would Spur Job Creation by Franchise Business Owners
March 20 - Labor Dept. Proposal Harms Seniors, Workers, Franchise Small Business Owners, IFA Member Testifies
March 19 - Caldeira Urges Lenders to Bank on Franchising at Consumer Bankers Association Convention
March 16 - IFA Names Dean Heyl Director, State Goverment Relations, Public Policy & Tax Counsel
March 15 - IFA Supports CDW Lawsuit Challenging Appointees to NLRB
March 9 - IFA Statement on February Jobs Report
March 8 - JumpStart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act will Boost Access to Capital for Franchise Small Businesses
March 2 - IFA Applauds Republican House Leaders Efforts to Cut Taxes, Boost Access to Capital for Small Businesses
February 29 - IFA Asks Speaker Boehner to Address Business Activity Tax Challenges to Spur Job Creation & Reduce Federal Budget Deficits
February 24 - PAFI and IFA Announce Alliance with National Basketball Retired Players Association
February 23 - Eliminating Overtime Exemption for Companion Care Workers Would Harm Seniors, Small Business Owners and Workers
February 22 - Corporate Tax Reform Would Leave Behind Many Franchise Small Business Owners Filing as Individuals
February 22 - Brewer Promoted to Senior Director of Education and Diversity
February 21 - President’s Budget Proposal Would Raise Taxes on Franchise Small Businesses
February 21 - IFA Applauds Congressional Challenge to NLRB Ambush Election Rules
February 21 - Statement by IFA President and CEO Regarding Passage of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012
February 14 - Church's Chicken Multi-Unit Franchisee Aslam Khan Honored as Diversity Award Recipient
February 14 - Super Wash Executive Susan E. Black-Beth Honored for Mentoring Women Entrepreneurs
February 13 - 134 Franchise Executives to Reach Certified Executive Status at IFA's Annual Convention
February 13 - Belfor Franchise Group Founder John Rotche Earns Franchise Industry Entrepreneur of the Year Award
February 12 - Franchise Industry Pioneer and Tasti D-Lite CEO James H. Amos Jr. Named to IFA Hall of Fame
February 11 - IFA Honors Abrakadoodle President Rosemarie Hartnett with Crystal Compass
February 7 - IFA Hails Effort by Reps. Shock, Schilling, to Remove 1099-K Tax Burden on Franchise Small Business Owners
February 6 - Franchise Industry Convention to Address Veteran Unemployment Challenge
January 31 - IFA-Backed Franchise Relationship Policy Adopted by American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)
January 31 - IFA Calls for Extension of Complete Tax-Extenders Package, Not Piecemeal Approach
January 27 - Increase in Consumer Spending Key to Job Growth by Franchise Businesses
January 27 - IFA Adds Senior Director of Marketing and Digital Communications to its Ranks
January 24 - CEO Update: IFA Proposes Policy Agenda for Congress, President Obama
January 23 - IFA Releases Pro-Growth Policy Platform; Proposes Policy Agenda for Congress, President Obama
January 20 - President's Efforts to Boost Tourism will Help Franchise Businesses Create Jobs and Boost Sales
January 13 - IFA's SmallBusinessLendingHub.com Garners Two Awards for Creativity in Design and Communications
January 13 - IFA Statement Following Announcement by President Obama to Appoint SBA Administrator Karen Mills to Cabinet-level Position
January 5 - IFA Names New Director of Political Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy
January 4 - IFA Strongly Disappointed in NLRB Recess Appointments by President Obama
January 3 - Band-Aid Approach to Payroll Tax Holiday not a Prescription for Job Creation by Franchise Small Businesses
December 21 - Lawsuit Challenging Labor Board Election Rules Supported by IFA
December 20 - Failure to Extend Payroll Tax Holiday Could Jeopardize Projections for Franchise Small Business Job Creation
December 19 - Franchise Businesses Show Signs of Recovery in 2012 After Years of Restrained Growth
December 16 - Veterans Invited to IFA Convention and Franchise Expo South
December 16 - Franchising Gives Back to Support Orlando Veterans Facility
December 16 - Proposed Labor Regulations Will Raise Health Care Costs on Seniors, Hinder Job Creation by Fast-Growing Sector of Franchising
December 15 - YUM! Brands CEO David Novak to Headline Super Session at IFA Convention
December 12 - Franchise Trade Mission Joins U.S. Franchise Launch in Indonesia
December 8 - New Research Shows Changes in Franchise Ownership Demographics Among Women, Minorities
December 5 - U.S. Department of Commerce Recognizes IFA’s Efforts to Help Franchise Companies Grow in Foreign Markets
December 1 - IFA Leading Franchising Trade Mission to Southeast Asia
November 29 - IFA Calls for House to Block NLRB Ambush Elections, Micro-Unions
November 21 - President Obama Recognizes Franchise Industry Commitment to Reduce Veteran Unemployment
November 17 - New Legislation Would Allow Veterans to Use G.I. Bill Funds for Franchise Training Programs
November 15 - IFA Praises Coons, Rubio Bipartisan Jobs Bill for Support of Small Business and Veterans
November 10 - Franchise Industry Joins First Lady Michelle Obama to Announce Veteran Hiring Commitments
November 10 - IFA Applauds Senate Passage of Veterans Tax Credits for Employers
November 4 - Positive Jobs Numbers Would be Even Higher with Pro-Growth Policies
November 1 - Former Apple Executive Guy Kawasaki to Speak at IFA Convention
October 31 - IFA Formalizes Platform to Help Professional Athletes Become Franchisees
October 31 - IFA Wins Distinguished Service Honor from Small Business Lenders
October 27 - House Small Business Committee Hearing Examines Access to Credit Challenges
October 25 - IFA Launches Tools to Help Franchise Businesses Determine Costs of Health Care Law
October 21 - Senators Join Franchise Businesses to Support Pro-Growth Policies
October 21 - IFA Announces Facebook as New Member; Will offer Franchise Small Businesses Tools to Spur Job Creation
October 19 - Franchise Business Owners Join Senators to Support Job Creating Policies
October 14 - Piecemeal Approach to Tax Reform Will Not Create Jobs
October 14 - Labor Board Decisions Impacting Franchise Businesses
October 7 - September Jobs REPORT Highlights Need for Long-Term Tax Reform for Small Businesses
October 7 - IFA Calls on Congress To Pass Legislation Protecting Franchise Small Businesses From Union Organizing Campaigns
October 3 - IFA Adds New Department Led by Beth Solomon to Advance Strategic Initiatives and Strengthen Industry Relations
October 3 - IFA Urges Super Committee to Tackle Tax Reform for Small Franchise Businesses
September 27 - IFA Announces Educational Sponsor for Institute of Certified Franchise Executives Program
September 26 - IFA CEO Update: Recap of the 2011 Public Affairs Conference
September 26 - Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly to Kick off Franchise Industry Convention
September 23 - Two Men And A Truck® Chairwoman Elected to Leadership Post at IFA
September 23 - IFA Welcomes Four New Board Members
September 22 - Committee Passage of E-Verify Legislation A Positive Step Forward
September 15 - Legislation Would Boost Veteran Small Business Ownership, Create Jobs
September 15 - Franchise Industry Names Sen. Landrieu and Rep, Graves as 2011 Legislators of the Year
September 15 - IFA Applauds Lawmakers for Renewed Effort to Repeal Job-Killing Employer Mandates for Franchise Small Businesses
September 12 - Health Care Law Puts Millions of Jobs at Risk for Thousands of Franchise Businesses Across the Country
September 12 - Ad Campaign Showcases Franchise Small Businesses as Proven Job Creators
September 8 - President Should Focus on Pro Growth Policies to Create Jobs
August 31 - New Business Leader Survey Highlights Need for Pro-Growth Policies
August 22 - Proposed Labor Board Rules Would Stifle Franchise Business and Job Growth
August 12 - Court Ruling First Step to Repealing Harmful Provisions in Health Care Law
August 11 - IFA Launches “Franchising Gives Back” to Kick off the 52nd Annual Convention
August 8 - Veteran Incentive Programs should Boost Veteran Small Business Ownership
August 8 - Franchise Small Businesses to Boost Grassroots Engagement with Lawmakers During August Recess
August 1 - Political Analyst Stuart Rothenberg to Address More than 500 Small Business Owners at IFA Public Affairs Conference
August 1 - IFA Praises Agreement on Debt Ceiling Increase and Spending Cuts
July 29 - IFA Adds Veteran Lobbying and Political Professional to Expanded Government Relations and Public Policy Staff
July 29 - IFA Supports Debt Ceiling Increase to Ensure Economic Certainty for Franchise Small Businesses
July 28 - Caldeira Named to HealthStore Foundation Board
July 27 - IFA Acts to Protect Small Business Against Anti-Business “Card Check” Regulatory Tactics
July 13 - Best-Selling Author and Navy Seal Eric Greitens to Address IFA Public Affairs Conference
July 8 - Jobs Numbers Reflect Need for Certainty, Pro-Growth Policies for Small Businesses to Grow
July 1 - FDA Should Consider Economic Burden of Menu Labeling on Franchise Restaurant Owners
June 21 - IFA Calls for Secretary Geithner, Congress, to Reverse Job-Killing Financial Regulations on Small Business
June 17 - IFA Calls for IRS to Protect Employer-Sponsored Health Care Coverage
June 16 - Statement By Stephen J. Caldeira IFA President & CEO In Response to the Call for the Elimination of the Small Business Administration
June 14 - Franchise Small Business offer “Low-Hanging Fruit” Solutions to President’s Council on Jobs & Competitiveness
June 13 - IFA Launches Small Business Lending Toolkit to Boost Job Creation
June 8 - Delay in Swipe Fee Reform Would Thwart Job Growth by Franchise Small Businesses
June 8 - IFA Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Recognize Franchise Business Model
June 8 - Senate Vote Heeds Concerns of Franchise Small Businesses on Swipe Fees
June 7 - IFA Files Amicus Brief in Mass. Case Defending Franchise Relationships
June 6 - FOX Business Anchor Stuart Varney to Headline IFA Public Affairs Conference
June 1 - International Franchise Association Names Judith Thorman SVP, Government Relations & Public Policy
May 31 - Regulatory Hurdles Stymie Job Creation by Franchise Small Businesses
May 26 - House Republican Jobs Plan Would Provide Economic Certainty for Franchise Small Businesses
May 23 - New Ad Campaign Connects Franchising To Job Creation
May 23 - Health Insurance Tax Hinders Job Creation by Franchise Small Businesses
May 18 - IFA Joins Effort to Boost Job Creation in U.S. Travel Industry
May 16 - IFA Launches Expanded Credit Access Campaign to Spur Job Creation and Franchise Business Growth
May 11 - Franchise Industry Praises Focus of President’s Jobs Council
April 29 - IFA Announces Partnership to Help Professional Athletes Own Franchise Businesses
April 15 - Repeal of 1099 IRS Reporting Requirement Signed by President Obama
April 13 - Franchise Businesses Call on Congress to Clarify Business Activity Tax Issues
April 8 - Franchise and Lending Leaders Partner to Increase Credit Access to Small Business
April 6 - Franchise Businesses Outline “Solutions For The Economy” To Congress
April 5 - Budget Proposal Paves Way for Franchise Businesses to Create Jobs
April 5 - Repeal of 1099 Requirement A Major Victory for Franchise Small Businesses
April 1 - New FDA Menu Labeling Regulations Need Clear Guidance for Franchise Restaurants
March 21 - Report Illustrates Financing Challenges Still Remain for Franchise Small Businesses
March 4 - IFA Statement on House Passage of 1099 Repeal Bill
February 16 - Jenna Barber Awarded IRL Marshall CFE Scholarship
February 16 - IFA Honors Executive for Mentoring Women Entrepreneurs
February 16 - IFA Names McDonald’s® Franchise Owner Jack Earle Chairman
February 16 - IFA Honors Leonard Swartz with Leadership Award
February 16 - Franchise Executive Honored as the Diversity Award Recipient
February 16 - International Franchise Association Welcomes New Board Members
February 15 - Candy Bouquet International Founder Wins Franchise Industry Entrepreneur of the Year Award
February 15 - 140 Franchise Executives to Attain CFE Status
February 14 - Romney Cites Franchise Businesses as Key to Economic Recovery, Job Growth
February 13 - Multi-Unit Franchisee Lawrence “Doc” Cohen Named to International Franchise Association’s Hall of Fame
February 13 - International Franchise Association Honors Franchise Businesswoman with Crystal Compass
February 10 - Caldeira Named to SBLC Board of Directors
February 9 - IFA Launches OnTrack-Performance Benchmarking for Franchisors
February 8 - New Health Care Law Discourages Growth Among Small Businesses
February 7 - New Ad Campaign Touts the Economic Impact of Franchising
February 2 - IFA Supports Senate Efforts To Repeal Health Care Law; 1099 Provision
February 2 - IFA Names Former Congressman Melancon Head of Government Relations and Public Policy; Promotes Straczewski to Senior Government Relations Position
January 26 - Virginia Ruling Clarifies Franchising Business Relationship
January 21 - IFA Praises FDA Decision to Delay Enforcement of Menu Labeling Regulations
January 20 - Franchise Industry Hails House Passage of Health Care Law Repeal
January 19 - IFA Files Amicus Brief to Kentucky Supreme Court Involving Subway
January 17 - IFA Names Weikel Director Of State Government Relations and Public Policy
January 12 - Franchise Businesses Poised For Stronger Growth In 2011
January 4 - Franchise Industry Commends House Effort To Repeal Health Care Law
January 2 - Extension of SBA Authority Critical to Franchise Small Businesses
December 17 - Tax Rate Extenders Bill Will Provide Short-Term Certainty For Franchise Small Businesses
December 17 - Franchise Businesses Recommend Improvements In Menu Labeling Implementation
December 13 - New Publication Helps Consumers Learn All About Franchising
December 12 - Franchise.org to Offer Enhanced User Experience
December 7 - IFA Applauds Bipartisan Agreement to Extend Tax Cuts
December 7 - Steve Forbes to Deliver Keynote Address to Franchise Industry Convention
November 18 - IFA President & CEO Steve Caldeira Named to U.S. Chamber of Commerce Association Committee of 100
November 10 - Veterans Increase Franchised Small-Business Ownership
November 3 - IFA Congratulates Newly-Elected Members of Congress
October 22 - International Franchise Association Welcomes Six New Board Members
October 22 - Choice Hotels CEO Steve Joyce Elected to Leadership Post at IFA
October 12 - IFA Names New Communications and Marketing Staff Members
October 6 - Mitt Romney to Headline Franchise Industry Convention
September 29 - IRA to IRS: New 1099 Reporting Requirements Should be Repealed
September 27 - Statement by IFA President & CEO Regarding Small Business Jobs and Credit Act
September 16 - IFA Supported Credit Access Provision Included in Senate Passed Jobs Bill
September 16 - IFA Forms Partnership with Army Reserve to Promote Franchising
September 14 - New Government Data Will Help Support the Economic Impact of Franchising
September 13 - Sen. Lincoln and Rep. Ryan Selected as 2010 Legislators of the Year During Annual IFA Legislative Conference
August 26 - New Menu Rules Miss the Intent of Congress to Minimize Impact on Small Businesses
August 4 - IFA Promotes French to SVP of Government Relations & Public Policy
July 27 - IFA Urges Senate to Protect First Amendment Rights of Small Businesses
July 13 - IFA Urges Senate to Act on Small Business Lending Bill
July 8 - Clear Guidance From the FDA Will Expedite Nutrition Information to Restaurant Consumers
July 7 - Clarification of New Health Care Rules Critical to Advoid Unintended Consequences on Small Businesses
June 25 - Protections for Franchise Business Included in Financial Reform Bill
June 15 - IFA Applauds Wise Treatment of Franchises in New Oklahoma Workers Comp Law
June 14 - IFA to Develop Tools and Best Practices to Help Industry Access Credit
June 10 - White House Health Reform Director Nancy-Ann Deparle Discusses New Law with IFA Members
June 2 - IFA NAMES STEPHEN J. CALDEIRA AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
May 27 - New Health Care Law Places Burden on Backs of Small Business
May 26 - Franchise Business Leaders Outline Strategies for growth Before Congressional Committee
May 19 - IFA Launches Next Wave of Campaign to Promote the Economic Impact of Franchising
May 18 - IFA Supports Legislation to Increase Capital to Franchise Businesses
May 6 - Wall Street Reforms Threaten Growth on Main Street
May 3 - New Publication Helps Franchisees and Franchisors Plan for the Future
April 29 - IFA Urges Congress to Approve Tax Credit to Help Veterans Get into Business for Themselves
April 21 - NBC Chuck Todd to Headline IFA's 11th Annual Public Affairs Conference
April 7 - Veterans Gaining Toehold on Economy with Franchise Ownership
April 6 - Franchise and Professional Athletic Group Team Up to Promote Sound Business Skills Among Athletes
March 29 - Ruling Threatens Viability of Franchise Business in Massachusetts
March 24 - Pre-Emption of State and Local Menu Labeling Laws Good News for Franchise Restaurants
March 22 - IFA Urges Senate to Reject Reconciliation Health Care Package
March 19 - Statement by David French, IFA, Regarding Immigration Reformstatement
March 17 - Shay Resigns as IFA President & CEO
March 12 - IFA, Supporters Boost Veterans Franchise Ownership on Capitol Hill
March 12 - New Multi-Unit Best Practices Conference Focuses on Teamwork
March 9 - Health Care Bills Fail Small Businesses
March 4 - IFA President & CEO Elected to Small Business Coalition Leadership
February 17 - Senate Jobs Bill Needs More Credit Access Provisions for Small Businesses
February 8 - Entrepreneurs Capture Educational Prizes
February 8 - DIVERSITY ADVOCATE HONORED AS LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT
February 8 - BRIGHTSTAR EXECUTIVE JOINS FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION
February 8 - THIRTY YEAR FRANCHISE VETERAN JOINS FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 8 - DARRELL JOHNSON JOINS FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 8 - PEPSICO EXECUTIVE JOINS FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 8 - International Franchise Association Names Ken Walker Chairman During the IFA 50th Annual Convention
February 8 - FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION HONORS EXECUTIVE FOR MENTORING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
February 8 - FRANCHISE EXECUTIVE HONORED AS DIVERSITY AWARD RECIPIENT
February 7 - FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION NAMES INNOVATIVE BUSINESSWOMAN ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
February 6 - OKLAHOMA FRANCHISE ENTREPRENEUR NAMED TO IFA’S HALL OF FAME
February 5 - BUSINESSWOMAN HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP
January 28 - President's Job Proposals Are a Good Start, But More is Needed
January 21 - IFA Urges Congress to Start Over on Bipartisan Health Care Reform
January 21 - IFA Partners with Direct Technology Innovations for Merchant Services Program
January 14 - IFA Urges Obama Administration to Invest in Entrepreneurship Development Programs
January 13 - IFA & MFV Team Up to Promote Franchising Around the Globe
January 12 - IFA Launches Enhanced Compliance Education Program During 50th Annual Convention
January 8 - SBA Administrator Mills to Address IFA Convention
January 1 - IFA to Launch “Fran-Guard” Compliance Program
December 17 - Franchise and Shopping Center Organizations Join Forces to Promote Small Business Ownership and Expansion
December 16 - Franchise Businesses to See Slow Growth in 2010
December 10 - IFA Urges Passage of Small Business Proposals
December 9 - MIAMI EXPOSITION WILL SHOWCASE FRANCHISE BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
December 7 - FRANCHISE INDUSTRY 2010 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK TO BE RELEASED DEC. 16
December 2 - LENDING SHORTFALL WILL SLOW JOB CREATION IN 2010
November 24 - IFA PROMOTES FRANCHISE MODEL TO CHINESE DELEGATION
November 20 - FRANCHISE BUSINESSES OPPOSE SENATE HEALTHCARE REFORM EFFORTS
November 18 - IFA PARTICIPATES IN WHITE HOUSE SMALL BUSINESS FINANCING FORUM
November 10 - 1,500th U.S. Veteran to Open Franchise Small Business Using Voluntary Discounts
November 10 - GLOBAL FRANCHISE MARKET ANTICIPATES GROWTH IN 2010
November 9 - IFA URGES SENATE TO SAY NO TO HOUSE VERSION OF HEALTH CARE REFORM
November 5 - IFA OPPOSES HOUSE HEALTHCARE REFORM BILL
October 29 - SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT ACCESS GROWS AMONG BUSINESS GROUPS
October 28 - FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH TO HEADLINE IFA 50TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
October 27 - IFA SUPPORTS BILL TO IMPROVE SMALL BUSINESS LENDING PROGRAMS
October 21 - IFA RECOMMENDATION TO INCREASE SBA LOAN LIMITS GAINS SUPPORT FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA
October 15 - SINGAPORE FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION ADOPTS IFA PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
October 14 - CHANGES TO SBA LOAN PROGRAM COULD CREATE OVER 600,000 NEW JOBS
October 1 - MORE VETERANS OPENING SMALL BUSINESSES USING FRANCHISE DISCOUNTS
September 30 - CONGRESS SHOULD EXTEND CERTAIN TAX CREDITS TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES LEAD THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY
September 29 - IFA Chairwoman to Urge Congress to Extend Certain Tax Credits to Help Small Businesses Lead the Economic Recovery
September 18 - FREE SEMINARS PROVIDE STEPS AND TIPS TO BUYING A FRANCHISE
September 15 - BLUE DOG COALITON CO-FOUNDER REP. TANNER SELECTED AS 2009 LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR BY THE IFA
September 4 - NEW SBA FINANCING GUIDANCE GOOD FOR FRANCHISE INDUSTRY
August 21 - OCTOBER EVENT SHOWCASES FRANCHISING AS A WAY TO OWN YOUR OWN BUSINESS
August 19 - NEW BILL WOULD INCREASE CAPITAL ACCESS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
August 12 - IFA URGES MARKET BASED SOLUTIONS TO HEALTH CARE REFORM
August 7 - FRANCHISE INDUSTRY GRANTED DEADLINE EXTENSION TO A NEW REPORTING LAW IN NEW YORK
July 23 - IFA PUSHES FOR SOLUTIONS TO THE CREDIT CRUNCH
July 21 - IFA URGES NEW YORK TO DELAY IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW FRANCHISE RULES
July 17 - UNION ORGANIZING BILL STILL THREATENS SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
July 14 - IFA URGES TREASURY TO TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS TO SHORE UP SMALL BUSINESS LENDING
June 29 - IFA ANNOUNCES NEW POSITION FOR ADVOCACY EFFORTS
June 26 - IFA URGES MEMBERS TO MEET WITH LAWMAKERS DURING JULY 4th RECESS
June 25 - 50TH ANNUAL CONVENTION EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR IFA MEMBERS
June 23 - IFA FILES BRIEF TO PROTECT FRANCHISE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
June 22 - IFA URGES CONGRESS TO CLARIFY BUSINESS ACTIVITY TAX LAW
June 15 - IFA APPLAUDS U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS FOR PRO SMALL-BUSINESS RESOLUTION
June 12 - IFA FILES AMICUS BRIEF TO PROTECT NATIONAL ARBITRATION POLICY
June 10 - FRANCHISE BUSINESSES CAN HELP LEAD THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY WITH ACCESS TO CAPITAL
June 9 - FRANCHISE BUSINESS LEADER TO OUTLINE IMPACT OF CREDIT CRISIS ON GROWTH OF SMALL BUSINESSES
June 3 - New Bill Supports Veteran Business Ownership
May 12 - NEW REPORT MAKES CASE FOR NEW SMALL BUSINESS LENDING POLICIES
May 4 - America Runs on Dunkin', Dunkin' Brands Runs on Franchising
April 23 - FRANCHISE INDUSTRY STEPS UP ADOCACY EFFORTS
April 21 - LAWMAKERS NEED TO DO MORE TO FREE UP CREDIT FOR FRANCHISE BUSINESS
April 15 - FRANCHISING WORLD SPECIAL REPORT
April 3 - Statement by Matthew Shay Regarding the Confirmation of Karen Gordon Mills as Administrator of the SBA
March 31 - FRANCHISE BUSINESSES SUPPORT REPEAL OF ESTATE TAX
March 23 - Press Release Card Check
March 16 - PRESIDENT’S LENDING INITIATIVE GOOD NEWS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
March 11 - NUTRITION LABELING BILL GOOD FOR CONSUMERS AND FRANCHISED BUSINESSES
March 10 - CONGRESS SHOULD REJECT BILL TO ELIMINATE PRIVATE BALLOT
March 6 - MINORITY AND WOMEN 2009 FRANCHISE SEMINAR SERIES ANNOUNCED
March 5 - SBA GUIDANCE ON GOODWILL FINANCING CREATES CONFUSION AND UNCERTAINTY
February 25 - PASSAGE OF CARD CHECK WOULD HAMPER JOB CREATION
February 17 - FRANCHISE GROUP HONORS EXECUTIVE FOR MENTORING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
February 17 - FRANCHISE EXECUTIVE RECOGNIZED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO DIVERSITY
February 17 - THE DWYER GROUP, INC. EXECUTIVE NAMED CHAIRWOMAN OF THE INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION
February 17 - IRL MARSHALL HONORED AS LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT
February 17 - FOUR ENTREPRENEURS CAPTURE EDUCATIONAL PRIZES
February 17 - 139 FRANCHISE EXECUTIVES ADVANCE TO ATTAIN CFE STATUS
February 16 - FRANCHISE GROUP NAMES ENTERPRISING BUSINESSMAN ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
February 15 - FRANCHISE ENTREPRENEUR NAMED TO IFA’S HALL OF FAME
February 14 - MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE TO JOIN FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 14 - DUNKIN’ BRANDS EXECUTIVE TO JOIN FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 14 - FINANCIAL SERVICES EXECUTIVE TO JOIN FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 14 - BUSINESS SERVICES EXECUTIVE TO JOIN FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 14 - TOP GIFT INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE TO JOIN FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 14 - FASTSIGNS INTERNATIONAL CEO TO JOIN FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 14 - MARYLAND RESTAURANT EXECUTIVE TO JOIN FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 14 - FRANCHISE LAWYER HONORED FOR LEADERSHIP
February 14 - INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION WELCOMES SEVEN NEW BOARD MEMBERS
February 14 - IFA URGES SBA TO RECONSIDER FINANCING GUIDANCE THAT SLASHES VALUE OF SMALL BUSINESSES
February 14 - IFA MEMBERS ELECT 2009 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
February 11 - FRANCHISES SEEKING VETERANS FEATURED AT DC EXPO
January 28 - SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH IS CRITICAL TO ECONOMIC RECOVERY
January 27 - Franchise Businesses Take Center Stage at Washington, DC Expo
January 27 - FRANCHISE BUSINESSES PREPARE FOR ECONOMIC CHALLENGES
January 22 - FRANCHISE BUSINESSES ARE IMPORTANT TO ECONOMIC GROWTH IN U.S. CITIES
January 14 - FRANCHISING PLAYS CRITICAL ROLE IN ECONOMIC RECOVERY
January 9 - IFA OPPOSES BILLS THAT WOULD BURDEN FRANCHISED BUSINESSES IN TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES
December 23 - IFA URGES GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE MARKETPLACE FOR SMALL BUSINESS LOANS
December 19 - INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION TO RELEASE 2009 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK REPORT
December 15 - Franchise Businesses to Exhibit in Miami January 9 - 11
December 10 - FRANCHISED SMALL-BUSINESSES ON DISPLAY AT MIAMI TRADE SHOW
December 5 - FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON TO HEADLINE IFA ANNUAL CONVENTION
December 3 - IFA URGES NEW CONGRESS TO OPPOSE THE EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT
November 6 - Vets Buying Franchises, Top Ten Named
October 24 - PROPOSED LAW WOULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT NEW JERSEY ECONOMY
October 20 - FRANCHISE SEMINAR FOR WOMEN AND MINORITIES PLANNED FOR DETROIT
October 17 - IFA MEMBERS URGED TO GET OUT THE VOTE
October 16 - Franchise Seminar For Women and Minorities Planned for Jacksonville
October 15 - NEW DIRECTORY OUTLINES FRANCHISING OPPORTUNITIES
October 9 - West Coast Franchise Expo Press Kit
October 8 - GA SUPREME COURT AGREES TO HEAR IMPORTANT FRANCHISE CASE
October 6 - CERTIFIED FRANCHISE EXECUTIVES™ PROGRAM EXPANDS TO INDIA
October 3 - FRANCHISE BUSINESSES APPLAUD HOUSE VOTE TO HELP ALLEVIATE CREDIT CRUNCH
October 3 - Franchise Companies to Exhibit in L.A. to Prospective Investors
October 2 - FRANCHISE BUSINESS OWNERS FLOOD THE HOUSE WITH CALLS TO PASS THE FINANCIAL RESCUE PLAN
October 1 - FRANCHISE BUSINESSES APPLAUD SENATE PASSAGE OF RESCUE PLAN
October 1 - PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ANSWER IFA QUESTIONS
September 29 - Statement Regarding The House Vote on the Economic Bailout Plan
September 28 - THE FRANCHISE INDUSTRY APPLAUDS THE GOVERNMENT RESCUE PLAN
September 26 - NUTRITION LABELING BILL MAKES SENSE FOR CONSUMERS AND FRANCHISED BUSINESSES
September 25 - FINANCIAL CRISIS PUTS FRANCHISE BUSINESS GROWTH AT RISK
September 25 - NEW LAW HELPS ENSURE THE PROMISE OF THE ADA FOR DISABLED WORKERS AND SMALL BUSINESS
September 24 - CONGRESS MUST ACT SWIFTLY TO STABILIZE THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM
September 16 - House Small Business Committee Chair Velázquez Names Franchise Legislator of the Year
September 15 - New IFA Ad Features Top Commercial Cleaning Franchise
September 12 - Disability Bill Includes Key Provisions For Employers
August 12 - IFA SUPPORTS CALLTO ACTION TO SOUND ENERGY POLICY
July 23 - IFA SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESS “CHOICE” ACT TO BRING HEALTHCARE OPTIONS TO SMALL BUSINESSES
July 22 - IFA’S VETERAN’S ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WINS COVETED SUMMIT AWARD
July 21 - IFA OUTLINES DANGER OF GEORGIA COURT RULING ON IN-TERM COVENANTS
July 14 - Franchisees Say No to Arbitration Bill
July 11 - Important Legislative Issues to Draw Record Participation in Franchise Grassroots Meeting
July 3 - More Vets Celebrating Independence as Franchise Owners
June 24 - IFA CALLS FOR CHANGES IN BURDENSOME TAX LAWS
June 23 - IFA’S VETERAN’S ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WINS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
June 18 - New Advertisement Highlights Economic Importance of Franchising
June 18 - Congress Must Take Action to Address Energy Costs
May 22 - Senate Passes The Credit and Debit Clarification Act
May 15 - Veteran’s Small-Business Program Hits New Milestone
May 14 - IFA Urges Senate To Expedite Passage of Litigation Relief for Business Owners
May 14 - Statement by David French, VP of Government Relations, Regarding Committee Passage of Fashion Industry Immigration Bill
May 8 - New Guide Now Available to Help With Franchise Rule Compliance
April 25 - DHS “No Match” Rule Misses the Mark, Again
April 11 - IFA and Lebanese Franchise Association Sign MOU
April 9 - Franchise Advocates Challenge Rhode Island Law, March 19 Grassroots Rally in Providence
April 7 - IFA Steps up Communications and Marketing Efforts
April 2 - New Awareness Campaign Highlights the Economic Importance of Franchising
April 1 - Franchises Seeking Veterans Featured at D.C. Expo
March 28 - Franchise Group Urges Court To Strike Down Costly Employer Health Mandate
March 21 - Restaurant Executive Named to Franchise Association Leadership Team
March 13 - Jason A. Straczewski Named Franchise Association’s Government Relations Director
March 12 - Franchising Outpaces Other Sectors of Economy in Growth, Jobs
February 21 - Franchise Association President Gains CEO Title
February 12 - More Than 100 Franchise Executives to Achieve Certification
February 12 - Franchise Pioneer to Receive William Rosenberg Leadership Award
February 12 - Eva Crosland to Receive Irl Marshall CFE Scholarship Award
February 12 - Meineke’s First Franchisee Honored for Mentoring Women Entrepreneurs
February 12 - Foodservice Veteran Honored for Contributing to Diversity
February 10 - PostNet Executive Tapped to Lead International Franchise Association
February 10 - Printing Industry Expert Named to Franchise Association Leadership Team
February 10 - McDonald’s Executive Named to Franchise Association Leadership Team
February 10 - Education Business Executive Named to Franchise Association Leadership Team
February 10 - Valpak Pres. Named to Franchise Association Leadership Team
February 10 - Two Men And A Truck Executive Named to Franchise Association Board
February 10 - Franchise Association Names Junk Removal Founder as Entrepreneur of the Year
February 10 - Franchise Entrepreneur Named to Association’s Hall of Fame
February 9 - Franchise Educator Honored for Leadership
January 29 - Global Affairs Executive Joins Franchise Association