Franchise Community Welcomes U.S. Department of Labor’s Proposed Rule on Small Business Health Plans 

Franchise Community Welcomes U.S. Department of Labor’s Proposed Rule on Small Business Health Plans 



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IFA’s Top 10 Advocacy Victories in 2017 for Franchise Owners

2017 was a landmark year for the International Franchising Association as it advocated on behalf of the franchising community and protected the franchising business model. As an industry, franchising is on the rise and continues to be a significant c

#IFA2018 Snapshot: What to Expect in Phoenix

The biggest gathering of the year in franchising, IFA’s 2018 Annual Convention takes place Feb. 10-13 in Phoenix, Ariz. With a theme of “Together, We Are Franchising,” the event will provide ample opportunities to improve your business.

Top Things To Do in Phoenix During the #IFA2018 Convention

Looking for things to do while in Phoenix for #IFA2018?  Look no further!  We’ve compiled a list of some of Phoenix’s most memorable attractions, festivals, and events.  For more information and to register for #IFA2018, please visit www.franchise.or

Fitness Franchising: The Healthy Investment Opportunity

Current opportunities in the fitness space make franchising an interesting option for those who make a healthy, active lifestyle a priority. Market conditions, consumer trends and opportunities for additional revenue streams are helping attract inves

Key Initiatives for IFA’s Marketing and Innovation Committee

A new team of all-stars rebuilds FranTech and brings higher-quality, innovation-focused educational opportunities to franchise development, marketing and operations professionals.

NLRB gifts franchise businesses with important ruling in Browning-Ferris, but more work to be done

In August 2015, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) declared Browning-Ferris Industries, a California-based recycling company, to be a “joint employer” with Leadpoint, a staffing services company. The ruling caused needless confusion and uncert

In time for the holidays, IFA welcomes NLRB reversal of joint employer in Browning Ferris decision

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 In time for the holidays, IFA welcomes NLRB reversal of joint employer in Browning Ferris decision WASHINGTON, Dec. 14—International Franchise Association Senior Vice President of Government Relations & Public Affairs Matt Haller released the statement below following a welcomed decision […]

Developing Your Plan and Considering Its Impact

A successful market development plan should mean more units opened, more profits, and happiness for everyone. Working with others to develop proactive communications and satisfactory economic, intangible and relationship issues should help grow your

IFA Commends FASB for Acknowledging Concerns of Emerging Franchisors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA Commends FASB for Acknowledging Concerns of Emerging Franchisors WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 – The International Franchise Association (IFA) President and CEO Robert Cresanti issued the following statement in response to the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB’s) acknowledgement there can be […]

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