What’s Behind the National Labor Relations Board’s New Joint-Employer Standard?

A new joint-employer standard will increase the likelihood of union “corporate campaigns” against national franchisors and pressure franchisees to organize says Catherine Monson, CFE.

Navigating the Hotel/Site Selection/RFP Process

It can be a challenge to navigate the hotel/site selection/RFP process when planning meetings and programs for your franchise. But no need to stress, as there are many effective tips, tools and resources to assist you in navigating the market.

Budgeting for a Successful Annual Event – It’s All in the Details

Having a razor sharp focus about the intention of your event is the ideal starting point for developing a budget. That purpose will drive how you build the budget while keeping the goal in mind. It will also determine how you spend within that budget to achieve maximum results.

Planning Your Franchise Convention: Best Practices

What’s the secret to successful meetings? People who know how to create memorable events.

Making the Most of Your Meeting or Convention: Back to the “Real” Basics

Getting the most out of a live event is exhilarating, and the result has the power to change lives. Take a fresh look at how the traditional model needs updating.

IFA Seeks Labor Department Explanation of Applying a New Joint Employer Standard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA SEEKS LABOR DEPARTMENT EXPLANATION OF APPLYING A NEW STANDARD OF JOINT EMPLOYER AT OSHA AND CONSPIRING WITH UNIONS AND NLRB WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2015—The International Franchise Association today filed a Freedom of Information Act […]

IFA Warns St. Louis to Reject Discriminatory Wage Hike

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact:  Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770  Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766  mhaller@franchise.org  jweisbord@franchise.org  @franchising411  IFA WARNS ST. LOUIS TO REJECT DISCRIMINATORY WAGE HIKE  WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2015—International Franchise Association, representing thousands of franchise businesses and thousands of jobs in the St. Louis area, today sent a letter to St. Louis […]

IFA Responds to the U.S. Court of Appeals Home Health Care Ruling

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA RESPONDS TO THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS HOME HEALTH CARE RULING  WASHINGTON, Aug. 21, 2015—International Franchise Association Executive Vice President of Government Relations & Public Policy Robert Cresanti released the below statement following a decision by […]

IFA’s Legal Appeal of Seattle’s Franchise Discrimination Continues with Oral Arguments Sept. 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA’S LEGAL APPEAL OF SEATTLE’S FRANCHISE DISCRIMINATION CONTINUES WITH ORAL ARGUMENTS SEPT. 1 SEATTLE, Aug. 19, 2015 – The International Franchise Association’s legal fight against the discriminatory provisions of Seattle’s minimum wage law takes another […]

IFA Applauds House For Authorizing Additional SBA Funds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA APPLAUDS HOUSE FOR AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL SBA FUNDS WASHINGTON, July 27, 2015—International Franchise Association, the world’s largest organization representing franchise owners, applauded the House of Representatives for approving a bipartisan measure that would lift the cap on the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) […]

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