As the immigration debate continues on Capitol Hill and across the country, ImmigrationWorks, a national organization advancing immigration reform that works for all Americans, held an event in Washington D.C. today at the American Enterprise Institute to help lawmakers and voters understand the most important elements for creating a better legal system for the future.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA WELCOMES U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION TO HEAR CASE ON CONSTITUTIONALITY OF PRESIDENT OBAMA’S RECESS APPOINTMENTS TO NLRB WASHINGTON, June 24, 2013—International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira issued the following statement in response to […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA PRAISES BIPARTISAN BILL TO REDEFINE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE AND LARGE EMPLOYER DEFINITION IN HEALTH CARE LAW WASHINGTON, June 19, 2013—International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira released the below statement following the introduction of legislation […]
In advance of the International Franchise Expo this weekend at the Jacob Javits Center, Fox and Friends spent some time with different franchise concepts that are hiring and continuing to add jobs to the economy.
VetFran’s founding member, The Dwyer Group has launched a scholarship program “Women in the Trades” and strongly encourages female veterans and military spouses to apply. The program is designed to help women achieve their dreams and goals by beginning a career in the trades.
Franchising World June 2013 BY JOSH MERIN MANY PEOPLE ARE GAINING a better understanding of the worldwide scope of franchising as leading business organizations raise awareness about the popular business model. That trend was especially evident in Montreal recently as the Canadian Franchise Association, the International Franchise Association’s World Franchise Council partner, kicked off […]
Franchising World June 2013 BY DEAN HEYL ALTHOUGH THE ABOVE QUOTE was spoken more than a century ago, it is relevant today as chain restaurants face unnecessary, unfair, and unwarranted ordinances and legislation from California to New York. While there is little doubt that some government regulations serve a purpose for promoting public safety […]
Franchising World June 2013 BY MATT HALLER IT ISN’T JUST RESTAURANTS that are facing difficulties finding workers to fill the forecasted demand for growth in their franchise businesses. That’s a challenge that faces all industries that franchise. To gain the latest information on the issue, franchise industry leaders in April participated in a […]
The transition from US Army Specialist as a Military Police Officer, to that of a kilt-wearing window and exterior cleaning technician might seem odd from an outsider’s perspective. But in all reality, it makes perfect sense.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org AHEAD OF MEMORIAL DAY, IFA PRAISES SENS. RUBIO, CASEY FOR RE-INTRODUCING BILL TO HELP VETERANS OWN FRANCHISE SMALL BUSINESSES WASHINGTON, May 23, 2013—The International Franchise Association today praised Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Sen. Marco Rubio […]