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For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Jan. 5-The International Franchise Association today announced Erica Fitzsimmons, an experienced political fundraiser and grassroots professional, has been named Director of Political Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy. In her new role, Fitzsimmons will be responsible for elevating FranPAC, IFA’s political […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, JAN. 4-The International Franchise Association today expressed strong disappointment with President Obama’s recess appointments of Sharon Block, Terence F. Flynn, and Richard Griffin to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), saying the President violated the intent of the Constitutional […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Dec. 21-The International Franchise Association today announced its support for a lawsuit filed by the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce against the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) “ambush” election regulation . IFA […]
Career Opportunities for Veterans to be Offered at Events throughout U.S. With nationwide veteran unemployment rates climbing as high as 30 percent, IFA is inviting U.S. veterans to attend the Franchise Expo South in Miami and the 2012 IFA Convention in Orlando free of chargeas part of “Operation Enduring Opportunity,” our campaign […]
December 16, 2011 Dear IFA Members, As 2011 comes to a close, please take a moment to view our year-end CEO Update video report . 2011 has been a busy year for the franchise industry and we are cautiously optimistic that our economy will continue to steadily grow. We have a strong association. Our membership is […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, DEC. 15-Yum! Brands, Inc. Chairman and CEO David Novak will be a featured Keynote Speaker at the International Franchise Association’s 52nd Annual Convention Super Session on Feb. 13, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. “David Novak is clearly one of the […]
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALLIFA MEMBERS We need your help! Deadlines for the 2012 Spring/Summer Franchise Opportunities Guide are approaching, and we need your company’s text listing updated. Listing Update Deadline – Spring/Summer Guide – January 13 th To make directory updates for the Guide access the membership listing from IFA’s Member Portal on Franchise.org. […]
Dina Dwyer-Owens, Chairwoman and CEO of The Dwyer Group and former IFA chair, will appear on CBS’s hit show “Undercover Boss,” on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CT. Dina accepted the opportunity to go undercover within the Dwyer Group to exp
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 Forum Amps up Social Media Dialogue to Share News & Information WASHINGTON, Dec. 5- The International Franchise Association Supplier Forum announced today that it has recently adopted a new functional structure designed to gain clear direction, improve coordination and streamline […]