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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Add SmartBrief Advertising to Your Marketing Mix  January 25, 2012... 
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Going Global with IFA  January 25, 2012... 
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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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Attention All Members: There's Still Time to Stand Out and be Seen  January 12, 2012

Attention All Members: There's Still Time to Stand Out and be Seen 

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  

Increasing Brand Visibility  January 4, 2012Increasing Brand Visibility... 
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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  

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

Lawsuit Challenging Labor Board Election Rules Supported by IFA  

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   

IFA CEO Update: End of Year Report Video  December 19, 2011IFA CEO Update: End of Year Report Video... 
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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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Veterans Invited to IFA Convention and Franchise Expo South  December 16, 2011

Veterans Invited to IFA Convention and Franchise Expo South  

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

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

Attention All Members – Please Update Your Member Listing 

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  

Hanoi is Hungry for American Franchise Brands  December 8, 2011Hanoi is Hungry for American Franchise Brands... 
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Attention ALL IFA Members: Time to Update your Member listing  December 6, 2011Attention ALL IFA Members: Time to Update your Member listing... 
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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  

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

IFA Leading Franchising Trade Mission to Southeast Asia  

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 Research Reports Will Forecast Growth of Franchising Industry  November 20, 2011New Research Reports Will Forecast Growth of Franchising Industry... 
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IFA Supplier Forum Restructures to Bring Added Value to Organization, Members  November 20, 2011IFA Supplier Forum Restructures to Bring Added Value to Organization, Members... 
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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   

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

Attention Annual Convention Exhibitors: Secure Your Warm Leads Today! 

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  

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  

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

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

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

Senators Join Franchise Businesses to Support Pro-Growth Policies   

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   

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

Franchise Business Owners Join Senators to Support Job Creating Policies  

Attention Marketing and Public Relations Thought Leaders  October 18, 2011

Attention Marketing and Public Relations Thought Leaders 

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

Piecemeal Approach to Tax Reform Will Not Create Jobs   

Labor Board Decisions Impacting Franchise Businesses  October 14, 2011Labor Board Decisions Impacting Franchise Businesses... 
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IFA CEO Update: Impact of New Swipe Fees on Franchise Businesses  October 11, 2011IFA CEO Update: Impact of New Swipe Fees on Franchise Businesses... 
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Planning your 2012 marketing strategy? We’re here to help grow your business!  October 10, 2011

Planning your 2012 marketing strategy? We’re here to help grow your business! 

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  

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  

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  

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  

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

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

Committee Passage of E-Verify Legislation A Positive Step Forward  

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

Attention Supplier Forum Members:  Help Franchisors Sharpen Their Competitive Edge 

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

Legislation Would Boost Veteran Small Business Ownership, Create Jobs  

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  

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  

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

IFA – Adding the IFA SmartBrief to Your Marketing Mix 

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   

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

Ad Campaign Showcases Franchise Small Businesses as Proven Job Creators  

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   

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  

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   

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

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

Attention Supplier Members – Nine Days Left Until the Supplier Source Book Space Deadline  August 11, 2011Attention Supplier Members – Nine Days Left Until the Supplier Source Book Space Deadline... 
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Attention All Members: 24 Hours Left to be Included in the Franchise Opportunities Guide  August 10, 2011

Attention All Members: 24 Hours Left to be Included in the Franchise Opportunities Guide 

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

Veteran Incentive Programs should Boost Veteran Small Business Ownership   

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  

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

Attention VetFran Members:  Highlight Your Opportunity in the VetFran Section of the Fall/Winter Guide  

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  

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   

IFA -You’re proud of your IFA Franchisee of the Year  July 28, 2011IFA -You’re proud of your IFA Franchisee of the Year ... 
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Caldeira Named to HealthStore Foundation Board  July 28, 2011

Caldeira Named to HealthStore Foundation Board  

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  

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  

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  

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

Attention Franchisor and Supplier Forum Members – The Deadline is this Friday 

Franchise Companies are Eager for New Convention Ideas and Destinations  June 27, 2011Franchise Companies are Eager for New Convention Ideas and Destinations... 
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Give Your Brand The Exposure That it Deserves  June 26, 2011

Give Your Brand The Exposure That it Deserves 

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  

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

IFA- Make Sure to Place Your Logo in the Fall/Winter FOG 

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  

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 – Time to Update your Member Listing  June 7, 2011

IFA – Time to Update your Member Listing 

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   

Regulatory Hurdles Stymie Job Creation by Franchise Small Businesses  May 31, 2011Regulatory Hurdles Stymie Job Creation by Franchise Small Businesses... 
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Does your Company Specialize in Either Local Search, Social Media, or Mobile Technologies?  May 30, 2011

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

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

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   

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

Franchise Industry Praises Focus of President’s Jobs Council  

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

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

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

IFA Announces Partnership to Help Professional Athletes Own Franchise Businesses

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

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

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

Attracting the New “Emerging Minority” Majority

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  

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

IFA Wins Victory with Full Repeal of 1099 Requirement

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

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

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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

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

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

 IFA – Adding SmartBrief to Your Marketing Mix

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

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

 IFA Chairman Leads Delegation to Lobby in Puerto Rico. 

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

Report Illustrates Financing Challenges Still Remain for Franchise Small Businesses

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

Attention Supplier Forum Members:  Get Exposure at the NRA and ICSC RECon Shows

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

IFA Statement on House Passage of 1099 Repeal Bill. 

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

Last Chance to be Listed in the Food and Beverage Opportunities Directory. 

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

Get Your Message in Front of Attendees at the ICSC and NRA Shows. 

Jenna Barber Awarded IRL Marshall CFE Scholarship  February 16, 2011

Jenna Barber Awarded IRL Marshall CFE Scholarship. 

IFA Honors Executive for Mentoring Women Entrepreneurs  February 16, 2011

IFA Honors Executive for Mentoring Women Entrepreneurs. 

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

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

IFA Honors Leonard Swartz with Leadership Award  February 16, 2011

IFA Honors Leonard Swartz with Leadership Award. 

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

Franchise Executive Honored as Diversity Award Recipient. 

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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IFA - US Veterans Make Great Franchisees  February 15, 2011

2011-02-15 TSFranchisee 2011-02-15 TSIndustry 2011-02-15 Many franchisors are aware that there is no better pool of prospective franchisee talent than what can be found ... 
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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. 

140 Franchise Executives to Attain CFE Status  February 15, 2011

140 Franchise Executives to Attain CFE Status. 

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

“State of the Association” report highlights strength of franchise industry. 

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.   

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

2011 Spring/Summer Franchise Opportunities Guide - Last Chance!

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 Four Major Award Winners from the 51st Annual Convention   Former International Franchise Association Chairman Lawrence “DOC” ... 
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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. 

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

IFA Honors Franchise Businesswoman with Crystal Compass. 

Caldeira Named to SBLC Board of Directors  February 10, 2011

Caldeira Named to SBLC Board of Directors.

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

IFA Launches OnTrack-Performance Benchmarking for Franchisors. 

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

New Health Care Law Discourages Growth Among Small Businesses.   

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

New Ad Campaign Touts the Economic Impact of Franchising.

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.

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. 

IFA – Opportunities for Veteran Prospective Franchisees  February 1, 2011

 IFA – Opportunities for Veteran Prospective Franchisees.

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 Union.... 
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Virginia Ruling Clarifies Franchising Business Relationship  January 26, 2011

Virginia Ruling Clarifies Franchising Business Relationship. 

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. 

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. 

International Franchise Welcomes New Members  January 18, 2011

International Franchise Welcomes New Members. 

IFA Delivering International Expansion Opportunities  January 18, 2011

IFA Delivering International Expansion Opportunities. 

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

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

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

Franchise Businesses Poised For Stronger Growth In 2011.   

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

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

FranPAC President’s Council Officially Launched at DC Summit  January 6, 2011

The FranPAC President’s Council officially launched at IFA headquarters this week. 

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

Franchise Industry Commends House Effort To Repeal Health Care Law.

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

Extension of SBA Authority Critical to Franchise Small Businesses.   

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

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

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

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

IFA submits comments on menu labeling to FDA.

CNBC’S Behind the Counter: What they left “Untold” About Franchising  December 16, 2010

Iowa Court Rules On Nexus Case Franchisor  December 16, 2010

Franchisee Industry The Iowa Supreme Court rendered its decision in KFC Corporation vs. Iowa Department of Revenue last week, upholding the state’s ... 
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IFA Welcomes New Members  December 15, 2010

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

IFA is getting ready to publish the 2011 Spring/Summer edition of IFA’s Franchise Opportunities Guide and we need your updates! ... 
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IFA Submits Letter to CNBC for Upcoming Franchising Industry Documentary  December 13, 2010

IFA Submits Letter to CNBC for Upcoming Franchising Industry Documentary.

IFA Key Vote on Tax Relief  December 13, 2010

IFA Key Vote on Tax Relief. 

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

A newly updated publication from the International Franchise Association Educational Foundation. 

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

Franchise.org to Offer Enhanced User Experience. 

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

TSFranchisee TSIndustry Thank you for participating as an exhibitor at IFA's 51st Annual Convention in Las Vegas this coming February. Exhibiting is all about making ... 
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IFA Supports Senate Tax Bill  December 11, 2010

IFA Supports Senate Tax Bill. 

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

Steve Forbes to Deliver Keynote Address to Franchise Industry Convention.   

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

IFA Hails Agreement on Tax Cuts.   

IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 23, Monday, December 6, 2010  December 6, 2010

2010-12-06 TSFranchisee 2010-12-06 TSIndustry 2010-12-06   http://emarket.franchise.org/insider/NewInsiderIndex.html        

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

Two amendments to repeal the burdensome 1099 reporting requirements due to come into effect in 2012.   

IFA’s Annual Convention: Best Practices, Solutions Flourish  December 6, 2010

 The IFA Convention boasts a host of educational, networking and entertainment opportunities.

International Franchise Events  December 6, 2010

International Franchise Events. 

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

IFA is preparing to publish the 2011 Spring/Summer edition of IFA’s Franchise Opportunities Guide and requests your updates. 

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

New member Focus. 

FBNs to Begin Sessions in January  December 5, 2010

The first meeting of International Franchise Association’s 2011Franchise Business Network will begin on Jan. 11. 

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

 As part of the ongoing debate over tax relief in Washington, IFA co-signed a Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC) letter. ... 
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