Statement from the IFA on Chicago Minimum Wage Working Group™s Recommendation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org STATEMENT FROM THE IFA ON CHICAGO MINIMUM WAGE WORKING GROUP’S RECOMMENDATION WASHINGTON, July 8, 2014 —International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira, CFE, released the statement below following Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Task Force recommendations on raising […]

INTERNATIONAL GROWTH

Taking the appropriate steps to ensure that you have the right partners and the right processes will ensure your success and prevent failure.

The THIRST for International Data on Franchising

The IFA, together with the World Franchise Council and FRANdata is working toward developing a repository for international data.

IFA Applauds Supreme Court Decision Finding Obama Recess NLRB Appointments Illegal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA APPLAUDS SUPREME COURT DECISION FINDING OBAMA RECESS NLRB APPOINTMENTS ILLEGAL WASHINGTON, June 26, 2014 —The International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira issued the following statement today regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Noel Canning […]

A New Era in Franchising Continues to Emerge: Should a More Balanced Franchise Agreement Play a Role?  

Franchisors might consider the impact of their current agreements with respect to their stated policies of encouraging multi-unit franchisees.

IFA Issues Statement on Proposed Overtime Regulations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA ISSUES STATEMENT ON PROPOSED OVERTIME REGULATIONS WASHINGTON, June 20, 2014 —International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira, CFE, released the following statement regarding legislation introduced by Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) to alter existing wage […]

Prepare to Grow Your Business: 5 Things You Can Do This Week

By: Rocco Fiorentino, President & CEO, Benetrends, Inc. 



 



Growing your business can be a time-consuming process, but here are five steps you can take this week to put yourself on the track to expansion. 



 



Monday: Analyze Your Current Si

Two Reports Show Franchise Growth Expected to Increase at Fastest Rate in Five Years

WASHINGTON, June 19, 2014 – Two separate reports by respected economic consulting firms project that franchising is poised to grow significantly in 2014.



FRANdata, which has been analyzing franchising activity for more than 25 years, reports that

Heating Up: Unexpected Franchise Models that Benefit during the Summer Months

We all know that ice cream is a seasonal business. While a quart of Ben and Jerry’s can be a source of comfort after a long day at work or a bad breakup, ice cream sales trend up as the weather gets warmer.



 



However, ice cream and frozen yogur

Being a Diversity-Focused Business is No Longer an Option

Carlton Curtis, vice president, industry affairs of Coca-Cola Foodservice, is the current chairman of the International Franchise Association Educational Foundation’s Diversity Institute and a member IFA’s board of directors.

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