December 2, 2010 Darren Rovell CNBC 900 Sylvan Avenue Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07632 Dear Darren: Thank you for the time you have recently spent with members of my staff to discuss your upcoming CNBC documentary, “Behind the Counter: The Untold Story of Franchising.” IFA believes the franchise model has successfully helped millions of entrepreneurs […]
IFA is urging Congress to pass the bipartisan extension of expiring tax measures critical to providing economic certainty to small franchised businesses. A two-year extension of these tax cuts will provide an important boost for entrepreneurs and individual taxpayers as the economy continues to recover. This measure also includes key tax relief for small business […]
Thank you for participating as an exhibitor at IFA’s 51st Annual Convention in Las Vegas this coming February. Exhibiting is all about making the most of the face time you have with attendees . Pre-convention messaging is a key element in maximizing the efficiency of your exhibiting $$$ . Encourage attendees to pre-set appointments in advance, allowing your face-to-face conversation to […]
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. 7, 2010—The International Franchise Association today hailed the announcement that President Obama and congressional leaders have reached an agreement to extend the current tax cuts for two years. “This bipartisan agreement between President Obama and congressional leaders would provide […]
Family Business Estate Tax Coalition December 6, 2010 Chairman Max Baucus Senate Finance Committee 219 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Chairman Baucus: As you continue negotiations for the end of the year tax bill, we are writing on behalf […]
The IFA Convention boasts a host of educational, networking and entertainment opportunities. One of the educational and networking opportunities is the Executive Business Solution Roundtables scheduled Feb. 15, 2:45 p.m. -4:45 p.m. Hosted by senior-level franchise executives, the session provides the opportunity for attendees to share best business practices that are essential to operating and […]
IFA is preparing to publish the 2011 Spring/Summer edition of IFA’s Franchise Opportunities Guideand requests your updates. The deadline for updates to appear in the Guideare no later than Jan. 7. To make updates to your listing for the Franchise Opportunities Guideand www.franchise.org , access the listing from the Member Portal on Franchise.org. If you […]
Franchisors: Caremark International Ltd., Pulborough, West Sussex, U.K., Contact Rosie Williams Desjoyaux Pools USA, Inc., Roswell, Ga., Contact Scott Thompson NARPRO, LLC, Tempe, Ariz., Contact Alan Tarr Cresco Montessori School, Suwanee, Ga., Contact Li Tang Move It Now, Gahanna, Ohio, Contact Don Six New ID Franchises Limited, Buckinghamshire, U.K., Contact Mark Simpson Buffalo Wing Factory […]
November Franchising World 2010 If your franchise convention or conference remains on the drawing board, you’ll find plenty of advice in this issue of Franchising World on steps to take to ensure a successful event. Striving to provide readers the latest in franchise convention best practices, this article answers many of the questions International […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Nov. 17–IFA President & CEO Steve Caldeira has been named to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Association Committee of 100. For more than 50 years, leading association executives have gathered under the banner of the U.S. Chamber’s Association Committee of 100 […]