IFA Statement on House Vote to Repeal Affordable Care Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA STATEMENT ON HOUSE VOTE TO REPEAL AFFORDABLE CARE ACT WASHINGTON, July 11, 2012 – International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira released the below statement today following the House vote on H.R. 6079, […]

A picture worth 2 million likes

What began as a small gesture by a waitress at a Texas based Bennigan’s, has now grown into a national campaign to honor members of the military.  A picture of a pint of beer left by a Navy veteran to honor one of his own was posted to facebook by waitress Hannah Hobbs who “couldn’t pour it out without having everyone know about it.” 

Basics of Franchise Funding

When seeking sources of funding for your new franchise business, the first step involved is research. There are many tools available that can help you locate the right lender, as well as specialized businesses that can assist you in your quest. The g

Are You Ready for Private Equity?

With growing interest in franchising, private-equity investors are signing up for the first-ever “Private Equity and Franchise Finance Bonus Session” during IFA’s International Franchise Expo, Thursday, June 14, 1p.m.-5 p.m. at the Javits Center in N

Choosing Franchising

Buying a franchise is a really good way to start your own business. You can avoid much of the work that goes into starting a business from scratch. You also have the advantage of following a blueprint, which is a proven business model. The first step

NY Times highlights successful multi-unit franchisees

Several IFA board members and successful multi-unit franchisees were featured in a New York Times story May 19 about investing in a franchise, including Doc Cohen, president and chief executive of Cookie Associates, David Barr, a multi-unit KFC franchisee, and Aslam Kahn, the largest Church’s Chicken franchisee in the nation.

IFA Releases’To-Do List’ for Congress and Administration on Eve of SBA National Small Business Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA RELEASES ‘TO-DO LIST’ FOR CONGRESS AND ADMINISTRATION ON EVE OF SBA NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK WASHINGTON, May 16, 2012 – In advance of National Small Business Week, the International Franchise Association, representing the nation’s […]

Prudent Planning Helps to Minimize State Tax Liabilities

Franchisors can and should challenge unreasonable nexus assertions by state revenue agencies when the state’s position is unwarranted.  The changing state tax landscape, however, may force franchisors to deal with complex income apportionment and allocation provisions in multiple jurisdictions. 

EU Franchising Directive Proposed

The views of Gray Plant Mooty Lawyer Carl E. Zwisler on a proposed “new legal regime for the European Union.” 

IFA Applauds Court Rejection Of Ambush Election Rule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA APPLAUDS COURT REJECTION OF AMBUSH ELECTION RULE WASHINGTON, May 14, 2012 — IFA Vice President for Government Relations & Public Policy Jay Perron released the below statement following today’s ruling by the Federal District […]

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