FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA AND NCSA WORK TOGETHER FOR CYBER SECURITY WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2014—In support of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the International Franchise Association has partnered with the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) to reach and educate […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gionne Jones, IFA, 202-662-0772 gjones@franchise.org IFA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION LAUNCHES YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS IN FRANCHISING GLOBAL COMPETITION WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2014 — The International Franchise Association’s Educational Foundation (IFAEF) is pleased to announce the launch of the Young Entrepreneurs In Franchising Global Competition, a contest targeting students […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matt Haller, 202-460-8356 Jenna Weisbord, (202) 662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA LAUNCHES LAWSUIT AGAINST DISCRIMINATORY PROVISIONS OF SEATTLE MINIMUM WAGE LAW MOVES FORWARD IN U.S. DISTRICT COURT SEATTLE, Oct. 17, 2014 – In court filings this week, the International Franchise Association provided new details in […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org REPS. DAN LIPINSKI AND TODD YOUNG NAMED AS RECIPIENTS OF IFA’S 2014 LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2014— The International Franchise Association has named Reps. Dan Lipinski (D-IL) and Todd Young (R-IN) as […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-460-8356 Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA APPLAUDS BILL TO REFORM THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2014—International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira, CFE, released the below statement following the introduction of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Reform […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA Urges Senate Committee to Reject Appointment of Sharon Block to NLRB WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2014 —The International Franchise Association today strongly urged U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Chairman Sen. Tom Harkin […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA RESPONDS TO UNION-LED PROTESTS AT FRANCHISE RESTAURANTS NATIONWIDE WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2014—International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira, CFE, released the following statement in advance of scheduled protests at franchise restaurants organized by labor unions […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 jweisbord@franchise.org IFA LAUDS DOMINO’S DECISION BY CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT WASHINGTON, Aug.29, 2014 — International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira, CFE, released the following statement after the California Supreme Court held that a franchisor, Domino’s, could not be held responsible for a […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 jweisbord@franchise.org IFA STATEMENT REGARDING SENATE PASSAGE OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 610 WASHINGOTN, Aug. 21, 2014 —International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira, CFE, released the following statement after the California Senate passed The Franchise Act (Senate Bill 610) today. “We […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 jweisbord@franchise.org IFA Amps Up Defense of Franchise Industry Through Partnership with Job Creators Network WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2014 —As the franchise industry continues to come under increasing attack by organized labor and activist groups across the nation, the International Franchise Association has […]