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 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA RECEIVES TOP ASAE HONOR FOR VETERANS TRANSITION FRANCHISE PROGRAM (VETFRAN) WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2014 – The International Franchise Association (IFA) has earned the 2014 ASAE Power of A Gold Award for its Veterans Transition Franchise Program […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA SEEKS INJUNCTION TO HALT SEATTLE’S DISCRIMINATION AGAINST SMALL FRANCHISEES WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 6, 2014 – The International Franchise Association, the world’s largest organization representing franchise owners, has asked the U.S. District Court for the Western District […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA STATEMENT ON “BLACKLISTING” BUSINESSES FROM FEDERAL CONTACTS WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2014 — International Franchise Association (IFA) President & CEO Steve Caldeira, CFE, issued the statement below on President Obama’s Executive Order to effectively “blacklist” certain […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-460-8356 Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA STATEMENT ON NLRB DECLARING MCDONALD’S COPORATION A “JOINT EMPLOYER” WASHINGTON, July 29, 2014- International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira, CFE, released the below statement today expressing disappointment in the decision by the NLRB Division […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA APPLAUDS HOUSE VOTE TO REAUTHORIZE BRAND USA WASHINGTON, July 22, 2014 —International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira, CFE, applauded the House of Representatives in a statement today for passing H.R. 4450, the Travel Promotion, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA STATEMENT ON EXTENSION OF FOOD INVENTORY DONATION TAX DEDUCTION WASHINGTON, July 17, 2014 —IFA Executive Vice President of Government Relations & Public Policy Robert Cresanti, released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 4719, the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA STATEMENT ON PERMANENTLY EXTENDING BONUS DEPRECIATION WASHINGTON, July 11, 2014 —International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira, CFE, released the statement below following the passage of a bill that would help companies better access […]