Franchising World June 2008 The International Franchise Association, through the IFA Educational Foundation, is committed to fostering increased representation of minorities in the franchising industry. IFA is proud to provide this important service to the franchising community. The Diversity Institute The Diversity Institute was established in 2005 to promote and foster diversity […]
Franchising World, February 2006 In November and December, the International Franchise Association participated in two important state legislative conferences: the State Government Affairs Council Leaders’ Policy Conference in Miami and the American Legislative Exchange Council’s States and Nation Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. The SGAC meeting was attended by legislative leaders such as house […]
Franchising World, April 2008 A leak-detection pioneer and a franchise development manager were chosen to receive two of the IFA Educational Foundation’s highest honors. Richard “Dick” Rennick, CFE, founder and past CEO of American Leak Detection received the William Rosenberg Leadership Award and Eva Crosland, manager of franchise development of Gymboree Play & Music, […]
Franchising World, September 2006 By Paul Rocchio Last year, the International Franchise Association launched the highly-interactive IFA Career Center, on Franchise.org as www.franchise.org/careers. The association developed this tool to help take its members from graduation to retirement. There are currently 40 searchable jobs, 256 searchable resumes and 150 registered employers. IFA […]
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 […]