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
Congress Must Take Action to Address Energy Costs June 18, 2008... Read more>
New Advertisement Highlights Economic Importance of Franchising 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 Insider, Volume 13, Issue No. 4, Monday, February 18, 2008 February 15, 2008... 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>
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>
Veterans Affairs Secretary Honors Little Caesars Founder Michael Ilitch September 17, 2007
James Nicholson, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, will present Little ... 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>
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>
Union-Organizing Bill Defeated, Workers’ Rights and Privacy Safeguarded June 26, 2007
The IFA praised Congress’ bipartisan defeat of the deceptively-named ... 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>
GG: test January 1, 1900... Read more>
Test: This is a New News Story Test. January 1, 1900... Read more>
Franchisees Say No to Arbitration Bill July 14, 2008
Trial Lawyers are the Only Real Beneficiaries of HR ... Read more>
More Vets Celebrating Independence as Franchise Owners July 3, 2008
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 ... 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 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>
International Franchise Association Steps Up Communications and Marketing Efforts April 7, 2008
The IFA has named Alisa Harrison as vice president ... Read more>
Franchises Seeking Veterans Featured at D.C. Expo April 1, 2008
Those seeking to own their own small businesses may ... 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>
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>
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>
Eva Crosland to Receive Irl Marshall CFE Scholarship Award February 12, 2008
Eva Crosland, manager of franchise development of San Francisco-based ... 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>
PostNet Executive Tapped to Lead International Franchise Association February 10, 2008
Steven J. Greenbaum, CFE, PostNet International Franchise Corporation chief ... 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>
Printing Industry Expert Named to Franchise Association Leadership Team February 10, 2008
PIP Printing & Document Services Pres. Catherine Monson has ... 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 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>
Largest Directory of Franchise Systems Now Available October 24, 2007
The 520-page Fall/Winter edition contains details about IFA’s nearly ... Read more>
Franchise Leaders Join IFA Diversity Institute October 11, 2007
The IFA’s Diversity Institute has named three business leaders ... 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>
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