April 2010 Franchising World The Help Veterans Own Franchises Act will further encourage small-business franchise ownership by veterans. By Jason Straczewski In 2009, U.S. Reps. Leonard Boswell (D-Iowa) and Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) introduced legislation creating a tax incentive for franchisors to select veterans as franchisees. The Help Veterans Owns Franchises Act (H.R. 2672) would […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, March 22, 2010—The International Franchise Association today expressed disappointment that the House has passed a deeply flawed health care reform bill and urged the Senate to reject the health care reconciliation package expected to be considered this week. “We support health care reform, but this […]
By David French, Vice President of Government Relations The International Franchise Association Regarding IMMIGRATION REFORM March 19, 2010 “For several years, the International Franchise Association (IFA) has supported efforts for a comprehensive solution to our broken immigration laws. That is why we are encouraged that Sens. Schumer (D-NY) and Graham (R-SC) are working toward introduction […]
For immediate release Contact:Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, March 17, 2010—International Franchise Association Chairman Ken Walker, chairman & CEO of Driven Brands, announced today the resignation of Matthew Shay as IFA President & CEO. Shay has accepted the position of President & CEO at the National Retail Federation. “Matthew Shay has done an outstanding […]
March 2010 Franchising World Workforce development is one of the core attributes of the franchise business model. In January, the International Franchise Association urged President Obama to provide resources and programs to help aspiring entrepreneurs acquire the skills and experience to succeed in operating their own businesses. “Supporting programs to help […]
March 2010 Franchising World It is more important than ever that IFA’s members get involved in a dialogue with their members of Congress. By Meredith Nethercutt 2010 will herald some of the biggest legislative changes to franchising the past decade has seen. How can you and your franchise best protect yourself […]
For immediate release Contact:Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, March 12 ― 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. Stressing the need for lawmakers to approve H.R. 2672, the Help […]
March 2010 Franchising World There’s more than meets the “I” at IFA. By Matthew Shay We’re sometimes asked, “Why is IFA called the International Franchise Association and not the American Franchise Association?” The answer in part is a reflection of the enduring optimism of our founding members of 50 […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2010—IFA President & CEO Matthew Shay has been elected Treasurer for the Small Business Legislative Council, a coalition of over 50 trade and professional associations that share a commitment to the future of small business. “Being involved in the Small Business Legislative Council […]
February 2010 Franchising World A new series will amplify the contributions of IFA’s leaders and notable franchise brands. The brief recap of the history of the International Franchise Association was presented in the January issue of Franchising World magazine. Throughout the year, IFA will expand on that history with a continuing series […]