Catherine Monson thought leaving her friends and family behind in Southern California in 2009 to assume the role of FASTSIGNS International CEO would be the hardest venture she would ever endure. But as Catherine assumed the identity of Louise and w
Any business professional knows that networking is not a new concept, but it is imperative to help your business grow. Networking consists of numerous methods in to get to know other business professionals or potential clients. These days, simple p
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 IFA CELEBRATES NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK WASHINGTON, May 7, 2012 – The International Franchise Association announced its support today for National Travel and Tourism Week May 5-13, sponsored by the U.S. Travel Association (USTA). […]
Becoming part of a franchise can definitely be worth the investment because it has already established brand reputation if it is already in place. However, it takes a lot of money to invest in a franchise. Regardless of whether the franchise is a r
For the husband-and-wife team, Glenn and Tina Beattie, a step to broaden their 37 Denny’s restaurants in Western New York and Arizona includes a multi-unit, multi-year deal to open 22 Corner Bakery Cafe locations in New England.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org @franchising411 ED GILLESPIE AND TERRY MCAULIFFE TO HEADLINE IFA’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONFERENCE Some 500 Franchise Leaders will Descend on Washington to Push for Pro-Growth Policies WASHINGTON, April 30, 2012 – Ed Gillespie, former chairman of […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA CALLS ON CONGRESS TO EXTEND EXPIRING TAX PROVISIONS Lobbying campaign to educate lawmakers about importance of extenders to job creation WASHINGTON, April 26, 2012 – The International Franchise Association today called on Congress […]
The Internet is a wealth of good information (and a veritable land mine of misguiding and poor advice). Navigating the tumultuous information waters can be daunting and may even inspire lack of exploration. We geared up and ventured out into the wa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA ANNOUNCES ENHANCED COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC AFFAIRS FUNCTION ALONG WITH SEVERAL PROMOTIONS WASHINGTON, April 23, 2012 – International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira today announced organizational changes to further enhance IFA’s advocacy efforts […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA ISSUES KEY VOTE TO SENATE URGING DISAPPROVAL OF NLRB AMBUSH ELECTION RULE WASHINGTON, April 23, 2012 – The International Franchise Association, on behalf of America’s 825,000 franchise establishments, nearly 18 million workers and $2.1 […]