FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 jweisbord@franchise.org IFA NAMES ASLAM KHAN AS 2014 ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2014 – The International Franchise Association has named Aslam Khan, CEO of Falcon Holdings and multi-unit franchisee of brands such as Church’s Chicken, Long John Silver’s and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 jweisbord@franchise.org IFA NAMES FOUR FRANCHISE INDUSTRY LEADERS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2014 – Four leading franchise professionals have been elected to the International Franchise Association (IFA) board of directors. The newly-elected board members include: Cheryl A. […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 jweisbord@franchise.org YOSHINO NAKAJIMA IS RECIPIENT OF IFA’S BONNY LEVINE AWARD WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2014 – Yoshino Nakajima, Chief Development Officer of Home Instead Senior Care, is the recipient of the 2014 International Franchise Association’s Bonny LeVine Award. The formal presentation will occur […]
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 […]