Franchising World, October 2013 BY MICHAEL JOBLOVE INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION SUPPLIER FORUM members continue to play an integral role in the success of the organization, while enjoying the many opportunities available to them. The benefits delivered by the forum members to the association, and received by them from the IFA, are demonstrated by their significant […]
Earlier this week, IFA CEO, Steve Caldeira, presented an award at an IFA member’s annual convention. Hundreds of franchisors, big and small, host similar conventions each year to celebrate the brand’s success and openly discuss key issues impacting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA STATEMENT REGARDING RESOLUTION TO REOPEN GOVERNMENT AND LIFT DEBT CEILING WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2013—International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira released the following statement today praising Senate leaders for reaching a deal to reopen […]
With the current shutdown in Washington, Fox Business examines the problems that could arise in the franchise industry if people weren’t able to get along and work together.
This week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation hosted its Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) 2013 Corporate Responsibility Conference, effectively themed The Network Effect: How Business Drives Progress. It was an opportunity for businesses and leaders of corporate responsibility to convene around a variety of issues including energy and water use, woman’s economic empowerment, nutrition, and disaster resiliency.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA CALLS ON CONGRESS TO SUPPORT MEASURES TO FUND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2013—On behalf of the nation’s 825,000 franchise small businesses and the nearly 18 million workers they support, the International Franchise Association […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA’S LOBBYIST SELECTED TO TRENDS 2013 LEADING ASSOCIATION LOBBYISTS FOR WORK ON HEALTHCARE AND IMMIGRATION REFORM WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2013—International Franchise Association lobbyist Jay Perron has been included as one of Association TRENDS 2013 Leading Lobbyists […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org HEALTHSTORE FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN AND CO-FOUNDER SCOTT HILLSTROM NAMED IFA ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2013 – Scott Hillstrom, chairman and co-founder of the HealthStore Foundation, is the 2013 Entrepreneur of the Year awarded by the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA NAMES JOHN C. FRAPER AS THE RONALD E. HARRISON DIVERSITY AWARD WINNER WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2013 – John C. Draper , president of Restaurant Operations for V&J Holdings Companies, Inc., has been awarded the International Franchise […]
Entering its second week, the government shutdown continues to hurt the U.S. economy. Now, with the debt ceiling approaching, the International Franchise Association reiterates its call for Congress to pass a Continuing Resolution to fund the federal