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Franchising World November 2011  

The International Franchise Association has named The Entrepreneur’s Source, a leading career and franchise business coaching company, as the educational sponsor of IFA’s Institute of Certified Franchise Executives, the organization’s certification program for franchise industry executives. 

“The professional development and education of franchise business leaders through the ICFE program is a top strategic priority for the IFA,” said IFA President and CEO Steve Caldeira, CFE. “We truly appreciate the partnership and support of The Entrepreneur’s Source. 

TES sponsorship will help underwrite the cost of administering the ICFE program for three years for participating executives seeking to expand their knowledge of franchising. 

“Education of franchise executives has become paramount,” said Terry Powell, CFE, CEO of TES. “Now more than ever, educating franchisors and franchisees on the successful principles of operating a franchise business is crucial in rapidly launching new units. We believe our efforts with our Franchise Accelerated Success Training (FAST), CFE program, through our Zor Source division, align very well with the objectives of the ICFE.” 

The CFE is a career program designed to enhance the professionalism of franchising by certifying the highest standards of quality training and education. Meeting the requirements of the program and completing the course of study, franchise professionals receive the CFE designation, which is presented each year at IFA’s Annual Convention. 

“The contribution offered by The Entrepreneur’s Source will play an integral role in guiding today’s franchise business leaders,” said Mark Liston, CFE, Institute of Certified Franchise Executives chairman and Glass Doctor vice president of operations. 

For more details about the certification program, visit

www.franchise.org/cfe.aspx
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