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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 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
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IFA Praises Agreement on Debt Ceiling Increase and Spending Cuts August 1, 2011
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IFA Supports Debt Ceiling Increase to Ensure Economic Certainty for Franchise Small Businesses July 29, 2011
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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
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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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IFA Calls for Secretary Geithner, Congress, to Reverse Job-Killing Financial Regulations on Small Business June 21, 2011
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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>
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IFA Launches Small Business Lending Toolkit to Boost Job Creation June 13, 2011
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IFA – Time to Update your Member Listing June 7, 2011
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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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Does your Company Specialize in Either Local Search, Social Media, or Mobile Technologies? May 30, 2011
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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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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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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
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Attracting the New “Emerging Minority” Majority April 12, 2011
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Franchise and Lending Leaders Partner to Increase Credit Access to Small Business April 8, 2011
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IFA Wins Victory with Full Repeal of 1099 Requirement April 7, 2011
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Budget Proposal Paves Way for Franchise Businesses to Create Jobs April 5, 2011
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New FDA Menu Labeling Regulations Need Clear Guidance for Franchise Restaurants April 1, 2011
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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
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Attention Supplier Forum Members: Get Exposure at the NRA and ICSC RECon Shows March 20, 2011
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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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Jenna Barber Awarded IRL Marshall CFE Scholarship February 16, 2011
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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
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IFA Honors Leonard Swartz with Leadership Award February 16, 2011
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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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IFA - US Veterans Make Great Franchisees February 15, 2011
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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
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“State of the Association” report highlights strength of franchise industry February 15, 2011
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Romney Cites Franchise Businesses as Key to Economic Recovery, Job Growth February 14, 2011
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2011 Spring/Summer Franchise Opportunities Guide - Last Chance! February 14, 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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International Franchise Association Honors Franchise Businesswoman with Crystal Compass 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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Virginia Ruling Clarifies Franchising Business Relationship January 26, 2011
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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
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IFA Delivering International Expansion Opportunities January 18, 2011
IFA Delivering International Expansion Opportunities.
Webinar: 2011 Forecast Jan.18-1:30pm EDT January 13, 2011
Webinar: 2011 Forecast Jan.18-1:30pm EDT
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
The FranPAC President’s Council ... 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
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Place Your Logo in The Spring/Summer Franchise Opportunities Guide! January 1, 2011
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Tax Rate Extenders Bill Will Provide Short-Term Certainty For Franchise Small Businesses December 17, 2010
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Franchise Businesses Recommend Improvements In Menu Labeling Implementation December 17, 2010
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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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IFA Welcomes New Members December 15, 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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New Publication Helps Consumers Learn All About Franchising December 13, 2010
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Franchise.org to Offer Enhanced User Experience December 12, 2010
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IFA Supports Senate Tax Bill December 11, 2010
IFA Supports Senate Tax Bill.
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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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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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Welcome New IFA Members for the Week of Nov. 29 December 6, 2010
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Senate Votes to Repeal 1099 Report Requirements Fall Short December 6, 2010
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FBNs to Begin Sessions in January December 5, 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
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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
Proposed Franchise Legislation in Western Australia. Read more>
Mitt Romney to Headline Franchise Industry Convention October 6, 2010
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IRA to IRS: New 1099 Reporting Requirements Should be Repealed September 29, 2010
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Statement by IFA President & CEO Regarding Small Business Jobs and Credit Act September 27, 2010
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IFA Supported Credit Access Provision Included in Senate Passed Jobs Bill September 16, 2010
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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 Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 10, Monday June 7, 2010 June 9, 2010
IFA Names Stephen J. Caldeira President, CEO
Wall Street Reforms Threaten Growth on Main Street May 6, 2010
IFA Supports Amendment to Protect Small ... 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>
Veterans Gaining Toehold on Economy with Franchise Ownership April 7, 2010
Discount purchase program on path to ... Read more>
Ruling Threatens Viability of Franchise Business in Massachusetts March 29, 2010
A recent ruling by U.S. District ... Read more>
IFA Urges Senate to Reject Reconciliation Health Care Package March 22, 2010
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>
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>
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>
SBA Administrator Mills to Address IFA Convention January 8, 2010
Access to Credit for Franchise Businesses ... 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>
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>
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 RECOMMENDATION TO INCREASE SBA LOAN LIMITS GAINS SUPPORT FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA October 21, 2009... 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>
IFA Insider, Vol. 14, Issue No. 20, SPECIAL EDITION September 28, 2009 September 23, 2009... 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
For its home field advantage, Jani-King counts on franchising September 10, 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
... Read more>
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>
Top CEOs by CEO Update, July 2009 July 29, 2009... Read more>
UNION ORGANIZING BILL STILL THREATENS SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS July 17, 2009
Compromises on Union Bill Don’t Go Far Enough
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
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
America Runs on Dunkin', Dunkin' Brands Runs on Franchising May 4, 2009... Read more>
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>
CONGRESS SHOULD REJECT BILL TO ELIMINATE PRIVATE BALLOT March 10, 2009
So-Called “Employee Free Choice Act” is a Detriment ... Read more>
PASSAGE OF CARD CHECK WOULD HAMPER JOB CREATION February 25, 2009
New Rapid Poll Finds Small Businesses Concerned About Legislation
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>
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 Take Center Stage at Washington, DC Expo January 27, 2009
International Franchise Expo Slated for March 20-22
FRANCHISE BUSINESSES PREPARE FOR ECONOMIC CHALLENGES January 27, 2009
Industry Remains Cautiously Optimistic
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>
FRANCHISED SMALL-BUSINESSES ON DISPLAY AT MIAMI TRADE SHOW December 10, 2008
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>
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 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 QuicklyRead more>
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ANSWER IFA QUESTIONS October 1, 2008
Nominees Provide Insights to Key Franchise Business Issues
Statement Regarding The House Vote on the Economic Bailout Plan September 29, 2008
By IFA Vice President, Government Releations David French
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 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>
Important Legislative Issues to Draw Record Participation in Franchise Grassroots Meeting July 11, 2008
Paul Begala to be Keynote Speaker
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.
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>
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
New Awareness Campaign Highlights the Economic Importance of Franchising April 2, 2008
The IFA today launched the first phase of an ... 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>
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>
IFA Rings NASDAQ Opening Bell January 7, 2008
The IFA was among the featured guests during a ... 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>
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 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>
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>
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>
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>
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>
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>
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>
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>
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>
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>
Stay Ahead with Effective Marketing Strategies October 2, 2006
It wasn’t long ago that word-of-mouth was considered ... 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 COMMUNITYJune 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 SCHEDULEDRead more>
IFA Insider, Volume 11, Issue No. 8, Monday April 10, 2006 April 10, 2006
LEGAL SYMPOSIUM, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT MAY’S EVENTSOver 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-BREAKERAs ... Read more>
IFA Insider, Volume 11, Issue No. 4, Monday February 13, 2006 February 13, 2006
NEWLY-ELECTED HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER BOEHNER IS FRIEND TO FRANCHISING ... Read more>
IFA Insider, Volume 11, Issue No. 3, Monday January 30, 2006 January 30, 2006
BUSINESS OUTLOOK BRIGHT FOR FRANCHISING, SURVEY SAYSCurrent economic ... 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>
Franchise Industry Joins First Lady Michelle Obama to Announce Veteran Hiring Commitments <
