For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2009—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 develop franchise small business ownership will help entrepreneurs achieve their dream […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 Four New U.S. Pavilions at Major International Franchise Expositions Planned in 2010 WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2010—The International Franchise Association and MFV Expositions today announced the two organizations will host U.S. franchise pavilions at top international franchise shows in 2010. “As the global economies begin to rebound […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 Jan. 12, 2010—The International Franchise Association will officially launch Fran-Guard™, an expanded franchise sales management and compliance program to help IFA members reduce risks, manage growth and build stronger, healthier franchise systems, during the IFA 50th Annual Convention in San Antonio, Feb. 5-8. Fran-Guard™ is designed […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 Access to Credit for Franchise Businesses Remains Top Issue in 2010 WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2010—Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Karen G. Mills will address members of the International Franchise Association during its 50th Annual Convention in San Antonio Feb. 5-8, IFA announced today. “We are pleased […]
December 2009 Franchising World IFA urges Congress to take the next step and pass the legislation. On Oct. 21, the International Franchise Association welcomed President Obama’s support to increase U.S. Small Business Administration loan limits from $2 million to $5 million, which, if passed, would pave the way for more franchise businesses to help […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2009—The International Franchise Association today released a support letter signed by 55 other business trade groups calling for swift action by Congress on legislation to increase access to credit for small businesses. Many of these provisions were among the measures suggested this week […]
November 2009 Franchising World Celebrating a milestone—a 50th anniversary—assures a particularly significant and memorable IFA Annual Convention. By Laura Fenwick All eyes are on your event, especially when it marks a major milestone in the organization. The wedding of preparation and execution produces expectation and then congratulations from those attending the event. […]
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2009—The International Franchise Association today hosted over 20 leaders from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and Chinese companies at its headquarters in Washington to exchange best practices and marketplace solutions to promote franchising in the United States and China. “We are honored to host the Chinese delegation as part of our […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrision, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/IFADC IFA President & CEO Matthew Shay Submits Policy Recommendations to help Franchise Businesses WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2009—International Franchise Association President & CEO Matthew Shay today will present IFA’s public policy recommendations during a White House sponsored Small Business Financing Forum to help franchise […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/IFADC Franchised Small Business Owners to Face Higher Costs, More Taxes WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2009—The International Franchise Association today expressed disappointment with Saturday’s late night vote to pass H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act and urged the Senate to consider the […]