FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA RELEASES 2017 POLICY PLATFORM TO ACCELERATE JOB CREATION IN FRANCHISING WASHINGTON, Feb. 28—The International Franchise Association released its 2017 Policy Platform in advance of President Trump’s address to Congress. The platform makes policy recommendations to […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA STATEMENT ON NOMINATION OF ALEXANDER ACOSTA AS SECRETARY OF LABOR WASHINGTON, Feb. 16—International Franchise Association President & CEO Robert Cresanti released the below statement of support following the nomination of Alexander Acosta as the nominee for […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA APPLAUDS SBA FOR REVISING FRANCHISE REVIEW PROCESS WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2017 – International Franchise Association President and CEO Robert Cresanti released the following statement applauding the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) announcement that it is temporarily […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA Statement on Andy Puzder Decision to Withdraw As Labor Secretary Nominee WASHINGTON, Feb. 15—International Franchise Association President & CEO Robert Cresanti released the statement below following Andy Puzder’s decision to withdraw as the nominee for […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA Applauds Appointment of Philip A. Miscimarra as acting chairman of the NLRB   WASHINGTON, Jan. 27—International Franchise Association President & CEO Robert Cresanti released the statement below applauding President Trump for appointing Republican Philip A. Miscimarra as acting chairman […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA RESPONDS TO HIDDEN AGENDA BEHIND PLANNED PROTESTS AT CKE RESTAURANTS WASHINGTON, Jan. 12—International Franchise Association SVP of Public Affairs Matt Haller, fired back at special interest groups looking to destroy the reputation of Secretary of Labor nominee Andy Puzder […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 Matthew Shay to Receive IFA Dennis Wieczorek Free Enterprise Award WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2016 – The International Franchise Association has announced that National Retail Federation (NRF) President and CEO Matthew Shay will receive the IFA Dennis Wieczorek Free Enterprise Award. […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA STATEMENT ON EXPECTED NOMINATION OF ANDY PUZDER FOR SECRETARY OF LABOR WASHINGTON, Dec. 8—International Franchise Association President & CEO Robert Cresanti released the following statement in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s expected nomination of Andy Puzder, Chief Executive of […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411   IFA NAMES GORDON LOGAN AS THE 2016 ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2016- International Franchise Association has named Gordon Logan, founder and CEO of Sport Clips Haircuts, as the 2016 IFA Entrepreneur of […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA ISSUES STATEMENT ON INJUNCTION HALTING HARMFUL DOL OVERTIME RULE WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 – IFA President & CEO Robert Cresanti issued the following statement following a ruling by a Texas judge to issue a preliminary injunction halting the Department of […]