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Super Wash Executive Susan E. Black-Beth Honored for Mentoring Women Entrepreneurs  February 11, 2012Super Wash Executive Susan E. Black-Beth ... Read more>

IFA Welcomes New Board Members  February 11, 2012IFA Welcomes New Board Members... Read more>

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

Extreme Entrepreneur Receives Don Debolt Scholarship  February 11, 2012"Extreme" Entrepreneur Receives Don Debolt Scholarship... Read more>

Belfor Franchise Group Founder John Rotche Earns Franchise Industry Entrepreneur of the Year Award  February 11, 2012Belfor Franchise Group Founder John Rotche ... Read more>

IFA Educational Foundation Launches New Franchise Scholarship for Emerging Franchisors  February 11, 2012IFA Educational Foundation Launches New Franchise ... Read more>

Franchise Industry Pioneer and Tasti D-Lite CEO James H. Amos Jr. Named to IFA Hall of Fame  February 11, 2012Franchise Industry Pioneer and Tasti D-Lite ... Read more>

Dianna Worthington Awarded IRL Marshall CFE Scholarship  February 11, 2012Dianna Worthington Awarded IRL Marshall CFE ... Read more>

Church's Chicken Multi-Unit Franchisee Aslam Khan Honored as Diversity Award Recipient  February 11, 2012Church's Chicken Multi-Unit Franchisee Aslam Khan ... Read more>

Franchise Industry Veterans Michael J. Roman Receives IFA Foundation's Highest Honor  February 11, 2012Franchise Industry Veterans Michael J. Roman ... Read more>

134 Franchise Executives to Reach Certified Executive Status at IFA's Annual Convention  February 11, 2012134 Franchise Executives to Reach Certified ... Read more>

Dunkin’ Brands and Arby’s, Inc. Board Member Jon Luther Named IFA Chairman  February 11, 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

Add SmartBrief Advertising to Your Marketing Mix  January 25, 2012... Read more>

Going Global with IFA  January 25, 2012... Read more>

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

IFA Releases Pro-Growth Policy Platform; Proposes Policy Agenda for Congress, President Obama  January 23, 2012IFA Releases Pro-Growth Policy Platform; Proposes ... Read more>

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

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

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

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

Attention All Members: There's Still Time ... Read more>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S. Department of Commerce Recognizes IFA’s ... Read more>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IFA Formalizes Platform to Help Professional ... Read more>

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

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

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

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

IFA Launches Tools to Help Franchise ... Read more>

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

Senators Join Franchise Businesses to Support ... Read more>

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

IFA Announces Facebook as New Member; ... Read more>

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

Franchise Business Owners Join Senators to ... Read more>

Attention Marketing and Public Relations Thought Leaders  October 18, 2011

Attention Marketing and Public Relations Thought ... Read more>

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

Piecemeal Approach to Tax Reform Will ... Read more>

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

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

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

Planning your 2012 marketing strategy? We’re ... Read more>

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

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

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

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

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

IFA Announces Educational Sponsor for Institute ... Read more>

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

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

Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly to Kick ... Read more>

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

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

IFA Welcomes Four New Board Members  September 23, 2011

IFA Welcomes Four New Board Members ... Read more>

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

Committee Passage of E-Verify Legislation A ... Read more>

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

Attention Supplier Forum Members:  Help Franchisors ... Read more>

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

Legislation Would Boost Veteran Small Business ... Read more>

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

Franchise Industry Names Sen. Landrieu and ... Read more>

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

IFA Applauds Lawmakers for Renewed Effort ... Read more>

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

IFA – Adding the IFA SmartBrief ... Read more>

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

Health Care Law Puts Millions of ... Read more>

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

Ad Campaign Showcases Franchise Small Businesses ... Read more>

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

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

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

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

Proposed Labor Board Rules Would Stifle ... Read more>

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

Court Ruling First Step to Repealing ... Read more>

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

IFA Launches “Franchising Gives Back” ... Read more>

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

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

Attention All Members: 24 Hours Left ... Read more>

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

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

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

Franchise Small Businesses to Boost Grassroots ... Read more>

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

Attention VetFran Members:  Highlight Your Opportunity ... Read more>

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

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

IFA Praises Agreement on Debt Ceiling ... Read more>

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

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

IFA Supports Debt Ceiling Increase to ... Read more>

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

Caldeira Named to HealthStore Foundation Board  July 28, 2011

Caldeira Named to HealthStore Foundation Board ... Read more>

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

IFA Acts to Protect Small Business ... Read more>

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

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

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

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

FDA Should Consider Economic Burden of ... Read more>

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

Attention Franchisor and Supplier Forum Members ... Read more>

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

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

Give Your Brand The Exposure That ... Read more>

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

IFA Calls for Secretary Geithner, ... Read more>

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

IFA- Make Sure to Place Your ... Read more>

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

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

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

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

IFA Launches Small Business Lending Toolkit ... Read more>

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

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

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

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

IFA – Time to Update your ... Read more>

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

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

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

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

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

Does your Company Specialize in Either ... Read more>

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

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

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

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

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

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

IFA Launches Expanded Credit Access Campaign ... Read more>

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

Franchise Industry Praises Focus of President’s ... Read more>

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

Does your business provide solutions for ... Read more>

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

IFA Announces Partnership to Help Professional ... Read more>

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

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

Repeal of 1099 IRS Reporting Requirement ... Read more>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2011-04-07 TSFranchisee 2011-04-07 TSIndustry 2011-04-07 Women and Minority ... Read more>

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

 The International Franchise Association presented members of the ... Read more>

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

Budget Proposal Paves Way for Franchise ... Read more>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Last Chance to be Listed in ... Read more>

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

Get Your Message in Front of ... Read more>

Jenna Barber Awarded IRL Marshall CFE Scholarship  February 16, 2011

Jenna Barber Awarded IRL Marshall CFE ... Read more>

IFA Honors Executive for Mentoring Women Entrepreneurs  February 16, 2011

IFA Honors Executive for Mentoring Women ... Read more>

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

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

IFA Honors Leonard Swartz with Leadership Award  February 16, 2011

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

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

Franchise Executive Honored as Diversity Award ... Read more>

International Franchise Association Welcomes New Board Members  February 16, 2011

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IFA - US Veterans Make Great Franchisees  February 15, 2011

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

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

Candy Bouquet International Founder Wins Franchise ... Read more>

140 Franchise Executives to Attain CFE Status  February 15, 2011

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

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

“State of the Association” report highlights ... Read more>

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

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

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

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

2011-02-13 TSFranchisee 2011-02-13 TSIndustry 2011-02-13     The International Franchise Association's ... Read more>

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

Multi-Unit Franchisee Lawrence “Doc” Cohen Named ... Read more>

International Franchise Association Honors Franchise Businesswoman with Crystal Compass  February 13, 2011

IFA Honors Franchise Businesswoman with Crystal ... Read more>

Caldeira Named to SBLC Board of Directors  February 10, 2011

Caldeira Named to SBLC Board of ... Read more>

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

IFA Launches OnTrack-Performance Benchmarking for Franchisors. ... Read more>

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

New Health Care Law Discourages Growth ... Read more>

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

New Ad Campaign Touts the Economic ... Read more>

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

IFA Supports Senate Efforts To Repeal ... Read more>

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

IFA Names Former Congressman ... Read more>

IFA – Opportunities for Veteran Prospective Franchisees  February 1, 2011

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

Virginia Ruling Clarifies Franchising Business Relationship  January 26, 2011

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

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

IFA Praises FDA Decision to Delay ... Read more>

Franchise Industry Hails House Passage of Health Care Law Repeal  January 20, 2011Franchise Industry Hails House Passage of ... Read more>

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

IFA Files Amicus Brief to Kentucky ... Read more>

International Franchise Welcomes New Members  January 18, 2011

International Franchise Welcomes New Members. 

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IFA Delivering International Expansion Opportunities  January 18, 2011

IFA Delivering International Expansion Opportunities. 

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

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

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

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

IFA Joins “Start Over” Coalition to ... Read more>

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

Extension of SBA Authority Critical to ... Read more>

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

The Franchise ... Read more>

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

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

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

IFA submits comments on menu labeling to ... Read more>

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

Franchisee Industry The Iowa Supreme Court ... Read more>

IFA Welcomes New Members  December 15, 2010

The International ... Read more>

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

IFA is getting ready ... Read more>

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

IFA Submits Letter to CNBC for ... Read more>

IFA Key Vote on Tax Relief  December 13, 2010

IFA Key Vote on Tax Relief. ... Read more>

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

Franchise.org to Offer Enhanced User Experience. ... Read more>

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

TSFranchisee TSIndustry Thank you for participating as an exhibitor ... Read more>

IFA Supports Senate Tax Bill  December 11, 2010

IFA Supports Senate Tax Bill. 

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

IFA Hails Agreement on Tax ... Read more>

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

 The IFA Convention boasts a ... Read more>

International Franchise Events  December 6, 2010

International Franchise Events. 

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

IFA is preparing to ... Read more>

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

New member Focus. 

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

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

FBNs to Begin Sessions in January  December 5, 2010

The first meeting of International Franchise Association’s 2011Franchise ... Read more>

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

 As part of the ongoing ... Read more>

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

Nine past IFA Chairman and current members ... Read more>

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

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

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

Momentum continues to build regarding repeal ... Read more>

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

Join your fellow franchise colleagues heading ... Read more>

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. 
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Mitt Romney to Headline Franchise Industry Convention  October 6, 2010

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IFA Names Stephen J. Caldeira President, CEO

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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

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

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

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

For several years, the ... Read more>

Shay Resigns as IFA President & CEO  March 17, 2010

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

West Coast Franchise Expo Scheduled for Oct. 2-4 in ... Read more>

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

Award Presented During Franchise Industry’s Annual Washington Fly-In

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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


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

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

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

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

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

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

Government Should Take Steps to Keep CIT Group Solvent

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IFA 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

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

Ending Credit Logjam Will Create More Jobs

 

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

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

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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

 

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FRANCHISE BUSINESSES PREPARE FOR ECONOMIC CHALLENGES  January 27, 2009

Industry Remains Cautiously Optimistic

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Quickly
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PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ANSWER IFA QUESTIONS  October 1, 2008

 Nominees Provide Insights to Key Franchise Business Issues

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

By IFA Vice President, Government Releations David French

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Disability Bill Includes Key Provisions For Employers  September 12, 2008

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

IFA SUPPORTS 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

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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.

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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

 

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

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

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 COMMUNITY
June Just ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 11, Issue No. 9, Monday, May 8, 2006  May 8, 2006

FIRST SENATE VOTE ON SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH PLANS SCHEDULED
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IFA Insider, Volume 11, Issue No. 8, Monday April 10, 2006  April 10, 2006

LEGAL SYMPOSIUM, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT MAY’S EVENTS
Over the ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 11, Issue No. 5, Monday, February 27, 2006  February 27, 2006

46TH IFA CONVENTION UNDERWAY, COULD BE ANOTHER RECORD-BREAKER
As ... Read more>

IFA Insider, Volume 11, Issue No. 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 SAYS
Current 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>



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Church's Chicken Multi-Unit Franchisee Aslam Khan Honored as Diversity Award Recipient  February 11, 2012Church's Chicken Multi-Unit Franchisee Aslam Khan ... Read more>

Franchise Industry Veterans Michael J. Roman Receives IFA Foundation's Highest Honor  February 11, 2012Franchise Industry Veterans Michael J. Roman ... Read more>

134 Franchise Executives to Reach Certified Executive Status at IFA's Annual Convention  February 11, 2012134 Franchise Executives to Reach Certified ... Read more>

Dunkin’ Brands and Arby’s, Inc. Board Member Jon Luther Named IFA Chairman  February 11, 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IFA Releases Pro-Growth Policy Platform; Proposes Policy Agenda for Congress, President Obama  January 23, 2012IFA Releases Pro-Growth Policy Platform; Proposes ... Read more>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Franchise Industry Joins First Lady Michelle Obama to Announce Veteran Hiring Commitments  <