For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 3 – The outcome of the 2010 mid-term elections is a positive step towards returning to pro-growth economic policies that create jobs and restore certainty for the franchise industry and small businesses across America, the International Franchise Association said […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2010—Stephen P. Joyce, president & CEO and member of the board of directors of Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, has been elected Secretary of the International Franchise Association, a position that places him in the top leadership […]
October 2010 Franchising World The President’s Column by Stephen J. Caldeirs Like many other organizations, a year ago IFA was assessing the impact of the recession on our ability to deliver high quality programs and services. While the recession did cause us to tighten our belts and make adjustments for expected lower revenues, IFA […]
For immediate release Contact:Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2010—The International Franchise Association today announced the addition of new staff members to its communication and marketing department to help support the priorities outlined in IFA’s new strategic plan—government relations, public relations and professional development. Matthew Haller joins IFA today as Director of Communications. […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.org/franchising411 STATEMENT By: Stephen J. Caldeira President and Chief Executive Officer International Franchise Association Regarding the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act signed into law today by President Obama Earlier today, IFA President & CEO Stephen J. Caldeira attended the White House signing ceremony for the Small […]
September 2010 Franchising World The International Franchise Association’s 11th annual Public Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C. Will you be in town for this premier event? By Meredith Nethercutt More than 500 of the International Franchise Association’s most engaged and active members will come to the nation’s capital in September to play key roles in […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-662-0766 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2010—The International Franchise Association today announced a partnership with the U.S. Army Reserve to help broaden employment opportunities for reservists by including franchise ownership as new career options. IFA President and CEO Stephen J. Caldeira and Daniel Allen, executive director of the Employer […]
For immediate release Contact:Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/IFADC 500 Franchise Leaders Gathered in Washington This Week to Urge Passage WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2010—After nearly two years of intensive lobbying by members of the International Franchise Association, franchise businesses are closer to improved credit availability with the passage of a provision by the Senate that increases […]
For immediate release Contact:Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 500 Franchise Leaders Arrive in Washington to Demonstrate that Franchising Counts to the U.S. Economy WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 13, 2010—The International Franchise Association today named Sen. Blanche Lincoln, (D-Ark.) and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) 2010 Legislators of the Year during the IFA 11th Annual Public Affairs Conference. […]
August 2010 Franchising World The International Franchise Association continues its series of articles on the contribution of its leaders and notable franchise systems during its year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary. Dunkin’ Donuts In 1950, William Rosenberg founded Dunkin’ Donuts. By 1954, Rosenberg had opened five shops and […]