Category: IFA Press Releases

IFA Foundation’s VetFran Program Partners with Defenders Gateway

Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 WASHINGTON, July 19 – The IFA Foundation announces the start of a new partnership with Defenders Gateway, a company launching an app that will honor members of the military, first responders and families of the fallen. Defenders Gateway is a company committed to developing the largest national network of […]

IFA Praises House Small Business Committee Leadership for FASB Push

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 WASHINGTON, D.C., JULY 27 – The International Franchise Association (IFA) today praised U.S. House Small Business Committee Chairman Steve Chabot and Ranking Member Nydia Velazquez for their push for increased clarity on franchise fees from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). “IFA is pleased that Chairman […]

IFA commends New Democrat Coalition’s Economic Opportunity Agenda

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411   WASHINGTON, D.C. May 17 – The International Franchise Association (IFA) today commended the New Democrat Coalition’s measured, thoughtful approach to its Economic Opportunity Agenda. The package of policies, the first of which was unveiled today, is the result of months of meetings between Coalition members, […]

IFA Statement on Anti-Poaching Investigations

WASHINGTON, July 9—The International Franchise Association today released the following statement regarding an announcement that state attorneys general will be launching an investigation into the use of ‘anti-poaching’ provisions contained in franchise agreements. “Franchising provides a path of employment, job training, and career advancement for employees on a large scale. As the preeminent stakeholders on […]

IFA Outlines Franchising’s Role in Apprenticeship Expansion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 WASHINGTON, July 26—The International Franchise Association (IFA), the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide, praised members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) committee for its ongoing efforts to demonstrate the importance of apprenticeship programs and the American workforce. IFA submitted written […]

IFA STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF BRETT KAVANAUGH TO THE U.S. SUPREME COURT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 WASHINGTON, D.C., JULY 10 – The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released the following statement supporting President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve as an associate justice on the United States Supreme Court: “Brett Kavanaugh’s sterling credentials and conscientious judicial philosophy will serve […]

IFA LAYS OUT WORKER PROTECTION GOALS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 In Letter to HELP, Ed & Workforce Committee Leadership, IFA Offers to Help Craft Policy Proposals that Protect both Employees and the Economy WASHINGTON, June 20 – The International Franchise Association today stated its desire to engage with Congress on proposed legislation regarding worker protection and employee no-poaching provisions. […]

IFA PRAISES LABOR DEPARTMENT’S ASSOCIATION HEALTH PLAN RULE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising41 IFA Spearheads Joint Employer Safe Harbor for Franchise Businesses in Final Rule Implementation WASHINGTON, June 19—The International Franchise Association (IFA), the oldest and largest organization representing the franchise industry, today praised the Department of Labor for issuing its final rule regarding Association Health Plans (AHPs). The […]

International Franchise Association Supports Veteran Entrepreneurs Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) [MAY 25, 2018] – The International Franchise Association (IFA) today announced its support for the Veteran Entrepreneurs Act, introduced by U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-Pa.). The Veteran Entrepreneurs Act would provide veterans with a 25 percent tax credit on the initial franchise fee, which […]

IFA Statement on NLRB Announcement of Plans to Advance a Joint Employer Rule-making

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 WASHINGTON, June 5 — The International Franchise Association (IFA) today welcomed the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announcement that it plans to move forward with a rulemaking to address the standard for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act. “The NLRB’s announcement is good news […]

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