June 2010 Franchising World By Meredith Nethercutt The International Franchise Association extends a challenge to its franchisors: do you have educated, politically-active franchisees in your system who would serve as good representatives in IFA’s Franchise Congress initiative? As you are probably aware, IFA has launched an elite advocacy program known as Franchise Congress, which […]
June 2010 Franchising World The International Franchise Association and the Allied Athlete Group are participating in a joint educational partnership to help expose professional athletes to viable business opportunities in franchising. The educational program, titled Allied Athlete Group/ IFA Franchise Summit 10, is scheduled for July 12-14 in Atlanta. Major franchise brands will provide […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, June 15, 2010—A new law in Oklahoma recognizes the important role that franchised businesses play in the economy and clarifies the definition of franchisees and employees, the International Franchise Association said today. In defining the term “employee,” the new law, signed June 11, clarifies […]
For immediate release Contact:Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, June 14, 2010—International Franchise Association Chairman Ken Walker, CFE, chairman and CEO of Driven Brands, announced the formation of a board level Credit Access Working Group to develop tools and best practices to support the efforts of IFA members and prospective franchisees to access capital. “IFA […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, June 10, 2010—Counselor to President Barack Obama and Director of the White House Office on Health Reform Nancy-Ann DeParle met with IFA members via webinar today for a review of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This was the third in a series of […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/IFADC IFA NAMES STEPHEN J. CALDEIRA AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WASHINGTON, June 2, 2010—International Franchise Association Chairman Ken Walker, chairman and CEO of Driven Brands, announced today that Stephen J. Caldeira has been named President and CEO of IFA. Caldeira will assume his […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 IFA Franchisee Members will Share Their Stories with the House Small Business Committee During National Small Business Week WASHINGTON, May 20, 2010—In conjunction with National Small Business Week May 23-25, the International Franchise Association has launched the latest installment of its public awareness campaign designed to highlight […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, May 18, 2010—The International Franchise Association today reaffirmed its support for legislation that addresses the credit crisis facing small franchised businesses, specifically the Small Business Job Creation and Access to Capital Act (H.R. 4302/S. 2869). “Franchise businesses can play an essential role in helping lead […]
May 2010 Franchising World Winning video combines focused message and humor to take first place. No matter how long a franchise has been in business, each one has an interesting story to tell: the early years, the changes it has seen and the company it has become. During the International Franchise Association’s 50th Annual Convention, […]
May 2010 Franchising World Federal legislation would provide tax credit for franchises that offer vets initial fee discount. By Jason Straczewski Urging Congress to support legislation to help military veterans become franchise small-business owners, the International Franchise Association again took its message “building local businesses, one opportunity at a time” to Capitol Hill March […]