Chile Keeps Warming to U.S. Franchising

For anyone still thinking that South America is a future possibility for franchising, I encourage them to rethink their position,” said Don Burleson, Executive Vice President of Jani-King, “because the opportunity exists now.”

U.S. Franchising Blooms in Bogota

Bogota, the stylish capital of this stunning Latin American country, is perched 8,000 feet above sea level, at a much greater elevation than mile-high Denver or the highest peak in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro. According to reports from the U.S. Franchise

Companion Care Coalition Meets with Dept. of Labor on Damaging Proposal

On Tuesday, a group of franchisees and franchisors from the companion care industry traveled to Washington DC to meet with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and express concerns over a proposed regulation that is detrimental to both employers and workers.

Who Are the Heroes of the Economy?

Jim Amos, president and CEO of Tasti D-Lite, told CNBC that franchises were the real heroes of the US economy, read the full story from Yahoo Finance on the heroes of our economy below.



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Overreaching State Taxes Pose Threat to Franchise Model

As states scramble to increase revenue in the economic downturn, many are turning towards ambiguous bits of tax code to increase their coffers.  Of particular concern to the franchise industry are recent attempts to assess corporate income tax on businesses that operate in a state but don’t have a physical presence or employ anyone there. 

Ready-Set-Go! How SBA 504 Can Take Your Franchise to the Next Level

Faced with the challenge of finding the best quality daycare for their first child, Marla and Jason Brunk searched at length in the St. Louis, Missouri area.

IFA Urges U.S. House to Extend Current Tax Rates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA URGES U.S. HOUSE TO EXTEND CURRENT TAX RATES WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2012 – The International Franchise Association today urged the U.S. House of Representatives to pass H.R. 8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention […]

IFA CEO Update: Six weeks until the 13th Annual Public Affairs Conference

With summer in full swing, it’s a great time to update you on our advocacy efforts to protect, promote and enhance the franchise industry. In six weeks, hundreds of IFA members will descend on Washington, DC, for IFA’s 13th Annual Public Affairs Conference, September 10-12 . With the Presidential and congressional elections just over 100 […]

Millennial Consumer Buying Power Exceeds Previous Generations

A recent conversation with Jeff Fromm, who is executive vice president at Barkley, centered on some interesting buyer dynamics. About 80 million consumers make up the Millennial generation: one of the wealthiest generations ever, spending an estimated $200 billion annually.

IFA Submits Comments Opposing Sugary Drink Ban to NYC Health Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA SUBMITS COMMENTS OPPOSING SUGARY DRINK BAN TO NYC HEALTH BOARD WASHINGTON, July 23, 2012 – The International Franchise Association today submitted formal comments to the New York City Board of Health opposing Mayor Bloomberg’s […]

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