Press Releases

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, Schilling, to Remove 1099-K Tax Burden on Franchise Small Business Owners... 
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Franchise Industry Convention to Address Veteran Unemployment Challenge  February 6, 2012Franchise Industry Convention to Address Veteran Unemployment Challenge... 
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IFA-Backed Franchise Relationship Policy Adopted by American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)  January 31, 2012IFA-Backed Franchise Relationship Policy Adopted by American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)... 
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IFA Calls for Extension of Complete Tax-Extenders Package, Not Piecemeal Approach  January 31, 2012IFA Calls for Extension of Complete Tax-Extenders Package, Not Piecemeal Approach... 
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Increase in Consumer Spending Key to Job Growth by Franchise Businesses  January 27, 2012Increase in Consumer Spending Key to Job Growth by Franchise Businesses... 
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IFA Adds Senior Director of Marketing and Digital Communications to its Ranks  January 27, 2012IFA Adds Senior Director of Marketing and Digital Communications to its Ranks... 
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CEO Update: IFA Proposes Policy Agenda for Congress, President Obama  January 24, 2012CEO Update: IFA Proposes Policy Agenda for Congress, President Obama... 
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IFA Releases Pro-Growth Policy Platform; Proposes Policy Agenda for Congress, President Obama  January 23, 2012IFA Releases Pro-Growth Policy Platform; Proposes Policy Agenda for Congress, President Obama... 
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President's Efforts to Boost Tourism will Help Franchise Businesses Create Jobs and Boost Sales  January 20, 2012President's Efforts to Boost Tourism will Help Franchise Businesses Create Jobs and Boost Sales... 
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IFA's SmallBusinessLendingHub.com Garners Two Awards for Creativity in Design and Communications  January 13, 2012IFA's SmallBusinessLendingHub.com Garners Two Awards for Creativity in Design and Communications... 
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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 Obama to Appoint SBA Administrator Karen Mills to Cabinet-level Position... 
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IFA Names New Director of Political Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy  January 5, 2012IFA Names New Director of Political Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy... 
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IFA Strongly Disappointed in NLRB Recess Appointments by President Obama  January 4, 2012

IFA Strongly Disappointed in NLRB Recess Appointments by President Obama  

 

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

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

 

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

Lawsuit Challenging Labor Board Election Rules Supported by IFA  

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

Failure to Extend Payroll Tax Holiday Could Jeopardize Projections for Franchise Small Business Job Creation   

 

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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 in 2012 After Years of Restrained Growth... 
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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 Care Costs on Seniors, Hinder Job Creation by Fast-Growing Sector of Franchising... 
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Veterans Invited to IFA Convention and Franchise Expo South  December 16, 2011

Veterans Invited to IFA Convention and Franchise Expo South  

 

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Franchising Gives Back to Support Orlando Veterans Facility  December 16, 2011"Franchising Gives Back" to Support Orlando Veterans Facility... 
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YUM! Brands CEO David Novak to Headline Super Session at IFA Convention  December 15, 2011

YUM! Brands CEO David Novak to Headline Super Session at IFA Convention  

 

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Franchise Trade Mission Joins U.S. Franchise Launch in Indonesia  December 12, 2011Franchise Trade Mission Joins U.S. Franchise Launch in Indonesia... 
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New Research Shows Changes in Franchise Ownership Demographics Among Women, Minorities  December 8, 2011

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

 

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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 Efforts to Help Franchise Companies Grow in Foreign Markets  

 

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

IFA Leading Franchising Trade Mission to Southeast Asia  

 

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IFA Calls for House to Block NLRB Ambush Elections, Micro-Unions  November 29, 2011IFA Calls for House to Block NLRB Ambush Elections, Micro-Unions... 
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President Obama Recognizes Franchise Industry Commitment to Reduce Veteran Unemployment  November 21, 2011President Obama Recognizes Franchise Industry Commitment to Reduce Veteran Unemployment... 
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New Legislation Would Allow Veterans to Use G.I. Bill Funds for Franchise Training Programs  November 17, 2011New Legislation Would Allow Veterans to Use G.I. Bill Funds for Franchise Training Programs... 
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IFA Praises Coons, Rubio Bipartisan Jobs Bill for Support of Small Business and Veterans  November 15, 2011

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

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Franchise Industry Joins First Lady Michelle Obama to Announce Veteran Hiring Commitments  November 10, 2011Franchise Industry Joins First Lady Michelle Obama to Announce Veteran Hiring Commitments... 
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IFA Applauds Senate Passage of Veterans Tax Credits for Employers  November 10, 2011

IFA Applauds Senate Passage of Veterans Tax Credits for Employers  

 

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

Positive Jobs Numbers Would be Even Higher with Pro-Growth Policies  

 

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Former Apple Executive Guy Kawasaki to Speak at IFA Convention  November 1, 2011Former Apple Executive Guy Kawasaki to Speak at IFA Convention... 
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IFA Formalizes Platform to Help Professional Athletes Become Franchisees  October 31, 2011

IFA Formalizes Platform to Help Professional Athletes Become Franchisees  

 

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IFA Wins Distinguished Service Honor from Small Business Lenders  October 31, 2011IFA Wins "Distinguished Service" Honor from Small Business Lenders... 
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House Small Business Committee Hearing Examines Access to Credit Challenges  October 27, 2011House Small Business Committee Hearing Examines Access to Credit Challenges... 
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IFA Launches Tools to Help Franchise Businesses Determine Costs of Health Care Law  October 25, 2011

IFA Launches Tools to Help Franchise Businesses Determine Costs of Health Care Law  

 

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

Senators Join Franchise Businesses to Support Pro-Growth Policies   

 

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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; Will offer Franchise Small Businesses Tools to Spur Job Creation   

 

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

Franchise Business Owners Join Senators to Support Job Creating Policies  

 

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

Piecemeal Approach to Tax Reform Will Not Create Jobs   

 

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Labor Board Decisions Impacting Franchise Businesses  October 14, 2011Labor Board Decisions Impacting Franchise Businesses... 
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September Jobs REPORT Highlights Need for Long-Term Tax Reform for Small Businesses  October 7, 2011September Jobs REPORT Highlights Need for Long-Term Tax Reform for Small Businesses... 
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IFA Calls on Congress To Pass Legislation Protecting Franchise Small Businesses From Union Organizing Campaigns  October 7, 2011IFA Calls on Congress To Pass Legislation Protecting Franchise Small Businesses From Union Organizing Campaigns... 
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IFA Adds New Department Led by Beth Solomon to Advance Strategic Initiatives and Strengthen Industry Relations  October 3, 2011

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

 

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

IFA Urges Super Committee to Tackle Tax Reform for Small Franchise Businesses  

 

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

IFA Announces Educational Sponsor for Institute of Certified Franchise Executives Program  

 

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IFA CEO Update: Recap of the 2011 Public Affairs Conference  September 26, 2011IFA CEO Update: Recap of the 2011 Public Affairs Conference... 
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Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly to Kick off Franchise Industry Convention  September 26, 2011

Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly to Kick off Franchise Industry Convention  

 

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Two Men And A Truck® Chairwoman Elected to Leadership Post at IFA  September 23, 2011Two Men And A Truck® Chairwoman Elected to Leadership Post at IFA... 
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IFA Welcomes Four New Board Members  September 23, 2011

IFA Welcomes Four New Board Members  

 

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

Committee Passage of E-Verify Legislation A Positive Step Forward  

 

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

Legislation Would Boost Veteran Small Business Ownership, Create Jobs  

 

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

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

 

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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 to Repeal Job-Killing Employer Mandates for Franchise Small Businesses  

 

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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 Jobs at Risk for Thousands of Franchise Businesses Across the Country   

 

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

Ad Campaign Showcases Franchise Small Businesses as Proven Job Creators  

 

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President Should Focus on Pro Growth Policies to Create Jobs  September 8, 2011IFA Chairman, Multi-Unit Franchisee to Join Job Creators Attending Obama Speech as Guests of Speaker Boehner... 
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New Business Leader Survey Highlights Need for Pro-Growth Policies  August 31, 2011

New Business Leader Survey Highlights Need for Pro-Growth Policies   

 

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

Proposed Labor Board Rules Would Stifle Franchise Business and Job Growth  

 

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

Court Ruling First Step to Repealing Harmful Provisions in Health Care Law   

 

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

IFA Launches “Franchising Gives Back” to Kick off the 52nd Annual Convention  

 

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

Veteran Incentive Programs should Boost Veteran Small Business Ownership   

 

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

Franchise Small Businesses to Boost Grassroots Engagement During August Recess  

 

 

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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 More than 500 Small Business Owners at IFA Public Affairs Conference ... 
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IFA Praises Agreement on Debt Ceiling Increase and Spending Cuts  August 1, 2011

IFA Praises Agreement on Debt Ceiling Increase and Spending Cuts  

 

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IFA Adds Veteran Lobbying and Political Professional to Expanded Government Relations and Public Policy Staff  July 29, 2011IFA Adds Veteran Lobbying and Political Professional to Expanded Government Relations and Public Policy Staff... 
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IFA Supports Debt Ceiling Increase to Ensure Economic Certainty for Franchise Small Businesses  July 29, 2011

IFA Supports Debt Ceiling Increase to Ensure Economic Certainty for Franchise Small Businesses   

 

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Caldeira Named to HealthStore Foundation Board  July 28, 2011

Caldeira Named to HealthStore Foundation Board  

 

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

IFA Acts to Protect Small Business Against Anti-Business “Card Check” Regulatory Tactics  

 

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

Best-Selling Author and Navy Seal Eric Greitens to Address IFA Public Affairs Conference  

 

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Jobs Numbers Reflect Need for Certainty, Pro-Growth Policies for Small Businesses to Grow  July 8, 2011Jobs Numbers Reflect Need for Certainty, Pro-Growth Policies for Small Businesses to Grow... 
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FDA Should Consider Economic Burden of Menu Labeling on Franchise Restaurant Owners  July 1, 2011

FDA Should Consider Economic Burden of Menu Labeling on Franchise Restaurant Owners  

 

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

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

 

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IFA Calls for IRS to Protect Employer-Sponsored Health Care Coverage  June 17, 2011IFA Calls for IRS to Protect Employer-Sponsored Health Care Coverage... 
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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 Franchise Association President & CEO In Response to the Call for the Elimination of the Small ... 
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Franchise Small Business offer “Low-Hanging Fruit” Solutions to President’s Council on Jobs & Competitiveness  June 14, 2011Franchise Small Business offer “Low-Hanging Fruit” Solutions to President’s Council on Jobs & Competitiveness... 
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IFA Launches Small Business Lending Toolkit to Boost Job Creation  June 13, 2011

IFA Launches Small Business Lending Toolkit to Boost Job Creation  

 

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Delay in Swipe Fee Reform Would Thwart Job Growth by Franchise Small Businesses  June 8, 2011Delay in Swipe Fee Reform Would Thwart Job Growth by Franchise Small Businesses... 
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IFA Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Recognize Franchise Business Model  June 8, 2011IFA Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Recognize Franchise Business Model... 
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Senate Vote Heeds Concerns of Franchise Small Businesses on Swipe Fees  June 8, 2011Senate Vote Heeds Concerns of Franchise Small Businesses on Swipe Fees... 
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IFA Files Amicus Brief in Mass. Case Defending Franchise Relationships  June 7, 2011IFA Files Amicus Brief in Mass. Case Defending Franchise Relationships ... 
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FOX Business Anchor Stuart Varney to Headline IFA Public Affairs Conference  June 6, 2011FOX Business Anchor Stuart Varney to Headline IFA Public Affairs Conference... 
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International Franchise Association Names Judith Thorman SVP, Government Relations & Public Policy  June 1, 2011

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

 

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Regulatory Hurdles Stymie Job Creation by Franchise Small Businesses  May 31, 2011Regulatory Hurdles Stymie Job Creation by Franchise Small Businesses... 
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House Republican Jobs Plan Would Provide Economic Certainty for Franchise Small Businesses  May 26, 2011House Republican Jobs Plan Would Provide Economic Certainty for Franchise Small Businesses ... 
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New Ad Campaign Connects Franchising To Job Creation  May 23, 2011New Ad Campaign Connects Franchising To Job Creation
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Health Insurance Tax Hinders Job Creation by Franchise Small Businesses  May 23, 2011Health Insurance Tax Hinders Job Creation by Franchise Small Businesses
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IFA Joins Effort to Boost Job Creation in U.S. Travel Industry  May 18, 2011

IFA Joins Effort to Boost Job Creation in U.S. Travel Industry   

 

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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 to Spur Job Creation and Franchise Business Growth   

 

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

Franchise Industry Praises Focus of President’s Jobs Council  

 

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

IFA Announces Partnership to Help Professional Athletes Own Franchise Businesses

 

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

Repeal of 1099 IRS Reporting Requirement Signed by President Obama

 

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

Franchise Businesses Call on Congress to Clarify Business Activity Tax Issues

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

Franchise and Lending Leaders Partner to Increase Credit Access to Small Business  

 

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

 The International Franchise Association presented members of the 112th Congress with new data showing the impact of franchising in their state and congressional district, ... 
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Budget Proposal Paves Way for Franchise Businesses to Create Jobs  April 5, 2011

Budget Proposal Paves Way for Franchise Businesses to Create Jobs

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

Repeal of 1099 Requirement A Major Victory for Franchise Small Businesses

 

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

New FDA Menu Labeling Regulations Need Clear Guidance for Franchise Restaurants

 

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

Report Illustrates Financing Challenges Still Remain for Franchise Small Businesses

 

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

IFA Statement on House Passage of 1099 Repeal Bill. 

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Jenna Barber Awarded IRL Marshall CFE Scholarship  February 16, 2011

Jenna Barber Awarded IRL Marshall CFE Scholarship. 

 

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IFA Honors Executive for Mentoring Women Entrepreneurs  February 16, 2011

IFA Honors Executive for Mentoring Women Entrepreneurs. 

 

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

IFA Names McDonald’s® Franchise Owner Jack Earle Chairman. 

 

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IFA Honors Leonard Swartz with Leadership Award  February 16, 2011

IFA Honors Leonard Swartz with Leadership Award. 

 

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

Franchise Executive Honored as Diversity Award Recipient. 

 

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International Franchise Association Welcomes New Board Members  February 16, 2011

2011-02-16 TSFranchisee PRFranchisee 2011-02-16 TSIndustry PRIndustry 2011-02-16 For immediate release Contact : Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 LAS VEGAS, Feb. ... 
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Candy Bouquet International Founder Wins Franchise Industry Entrepreneur of the Year Award  February 15, 2011

Candy Bouquet International Founder Wins Franchise Industry Entrepreneur of the Year Award. 

 

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140 Franchise Executives to Attain CFE Status  February 15, 2011

140 Franchise Executives to Attain CFE Status. 

 

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

Romney Cites Franchise Businesses as Key to Economic Recovery, Job Growth.   

 

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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 to International Franchise Association’s Hall of Fame. 

 

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

IFA Honors Franchise Businesswoman with Crystal Compass. 

 

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Caldeira Named to SBLC Board of Directors  February 10, 2011

Caldeira Named to SBLC Board of Directors.

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

IFA Launches OnTrack-Performance Benchmarking for Franchisors. 

 

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

New Health Care Law Discourages Growth Among Small Businesses.   

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

New Ad Campaign Touts the Economic Impact of Franchising.

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

IFA Supports Senate Efforts To Repeal Health Care Law; 1099 Provision.

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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

IFA Names Former Congressman Melancon Head of Government Relations and Public Policy. 

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Virginia Ruling Clarifies Franchising Business Relationship  January 26, 2011

Virginia Ruling Clarifies Franchising Business Relationship. 

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

IFA Praises FDA Decision to Delay Enforcement of Menu Labeling Regulations. 

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Franchise Industry Hails House Passage of Health Care Law Repeal  January 20, 2011Franchise Industry Hails House Passage of Health Care Law Repeal.
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IFA Files Amicus Brief to Kentucky Supreme Court Involving Subway  January 19, 2011

IFA Files Amicus Brief to Kentucky Supreme Court Involving Subway. 

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IFA Names Weikel Director Of State Government Relations and Public Policy  January 17, 2011

 The International Franchise Association today announced Wayne Weikel as Director of State Government Relations and Public Policy.

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

Franchise Businesses Poised For Stronger Growth In 2011.   

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Franchise Industry Commends House Effort To Repeal Health Care Law  January 4, 2011

Franchise Industry Commends House Effort To Repeal Health Care Law.

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Extension of SBA Authority Critical to Franchise Small Businesses  January 2, 2011

Extension of SBA Authority Critical to Franchise Small Businesses.   

 

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

IFA praised the strong bipartisan support in Congress for passage of the law extending the current tax cuts for two years.

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

IFA submits comments on menu labeling to FDA.

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New Publication Helps Consumers Learn All About Franchising  December 13, 2010

A newly updated publication from the International Franchise Association Educational Foundation

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Franchise.org to Offer Enhanced User Experience  December 12, 2010

Franchise.org to Offer Enhanced User Experience. 

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

IFA Hails Agreement on Tax Cuts.   

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Steve Forbes to Deliver Keynote Address to Franchise Industry Convention  December 7, 2010

Steve Forbes to Deliver Keynote Address to Franchise Industry Convention.   

 

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IFA President & CEO Steve Caldeira Named to U.S. Chamber of Commerce Association Committee of 100  November 18, 2010

IFA President & CEO Steve Caldeira has been named to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Association Committee of 100. For more than ... 
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Veterans Increase Franchised Small-Business Ownership  November 10, 2010

Award-winning VetFran program sales top 2,000. 

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IFA Congratulates Newly-Elected Members of Congress  November 3, 2010

The outcome of the 2010 mid-term elections is a positive step towards returning to pro-growth economic policies that create jobs and restore ... 
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International Franchise Association Welcomes Six New Board Members  October 22, 2010

Six leading franchise professionals have been newly elected to the International Franchise Association Board of Directors and will assume their positions Feb. ... 
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Choice Hotels CEO Steve Joyce Elected to Leadership Post at IFA  October 22, 2010

Stephen P. Joyce, president & CEO and member of the board of directors of Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world’s ... 
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