Franchising World, January 2007 Franchisees, franchisors and suppliers make up the board and their franchised businesses range from food to fuels management, hotels and motels to commercial and residential cleaning, business services to legal consulting, lawn care to automotive aftercare and mail and package shipping to personnel services. These association leaders serve as […]
Franchising World, March 2007 By Lane Fisher The International Franchise Association’s Legal Symposium Task Force, which consists of roughly 50 percent in-house and 50 percent outside attorneys, has gone to great lengths to revamp and improve the 2007 Legal Symposium and distinguish it from similar programs. While no name change is planned, […]
Franchising World, January 2007 Franchising World magazine invited a trio of first-time International Franchise Association annual convention participants and members who are new to the association to share their impressions of the group’s annual meeting that was held in February in Palm Springs. The warm and inviting climate alone might influence some attendees […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Technical Corrections Package will help Consumers Receive the Protection They Deserve WASHINGTON, D.C., May 14, 2008—The International Franchise Association (IFA) applauded the House passage of HR 4008, introduced by Rep. Timothy Mahoney, (D-FL). The House unanimously passed the Credit and Debit Clarification Act […]
May 2008 Franchising World The International Franchise Association recently named Alisa Harrison as vice president of communications and marketing, a new position designed to enhance the organization’s external media outreach and education efforts. Additionally, IFA named Terry Hill vice president of publishing, who will be responsible for all publications produced by the association. […]
April 2008 Franchising World Franchise Relations Committee’s Mission: To assist IFA members by developing information and programs that promote positive relations and encourage dialogue and cooperation between franchisees and franchisors. By Troy Flanagan Under the leadership of Chairwoman Barbara Moran, president of Moran Industries, the International Franchise Association’s Franchise Relations […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 WASHINGTON, April 11, 2008—The International Franchise Association and the Lebanese Franchise Association today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help their members conduct business efficiently at home, collaborate to expand each country’s markets and work to increase franchising trade and investment flows worldwide. […]
For Immediate Release Contact Terry Hill, 202-628-8000 Names Vice Presidents to New Posts WASHINGTON, April 7 – The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Alisa Harrison as vice president of communications and marketing, a new position designed to enhance the organization’s external media outreach and education efforts. Additionally, IFA named Terry Hill vice president of publishing, who […]
March 2008 Franchising World By Kem Pollard When the International Franchise Association’s 2007 Chairman Michael Isakson traveled to Asia this fall for the Beijing Franchise and Conference Exposition with a delegation of ServiceMaster Clean associates, the group found cultural treasures, ancient history and a future full of promise. Isakson, president and COO […]
March 2008 Franchising World On Monday, Jan. 7, the International Franchise Association was among the featured guests during a NASDAQ Stock Market opening bell ceremony at the exchange in New York. IFA Educational Foundation Pres. John Reynolds participated in the ceremony that included DECA International High School Division, North Atlantic Regional, David Montoni […]