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 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matt Haller, 202-460-8356 mhaller@franchise.org franchising411 IFA’s @OurFranchise Tour Highlights Importance of Emerging Franchise Brands in New Orleans, La. Cresanti Highlights Franchising’s Agenda for Growth and Innovation on Nationwide Tour WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 – International Franchise Association (IFA) President and CEO Robert Cresanti, CFE, today […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA REACTS TO ELECTION RESULTS: NOW THE REAL WORK BEGINS WASHINGTON, Nov. 9—After a fiercely-contested campaign season, America’s 733,000 franchise businesses who support 8 million jobs and 3.5 percent of U.S. GDP, stand ready to work with congressional leaders and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA ANNOUNCES NEW ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE TO MEET GROWING CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES WASHINGTON, Oct.24—International Franchise Association President & CEO Robert Cresanti, CFE, today announced a strategic realignment of IFA’s organizational structure, including numerous promotions that will enhance IFA’s ability to advocate […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA ANNOUNCES REALIGNMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION’S LEGAL RESOURCES WASHINGTON, Oct. 25—Philip Zeidman, the Association’s long-time General Counsel, has informed IFA President & CEO Robert Cresanti that he will be transitioning his duties to other DLA Piper […]