FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA ISSUES STATEMENT ON PROPOSED “AMBUSH ELECTIONS” RULE WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2014 —The International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira issued the following statement after the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released a proposed rule that would […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA PRAISES EFFORTS BY HOUSE WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE TO FIX DEFINITION OF FULL TIME IN ACA WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014—The International Franchise Association applauded the House Ways & Means Committee following today’s markup of H.R. 2575, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 31202-662-0766 jweisbord@franchise.org IFA APPLAUDS HOUSE REPUBLICAN ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY ADVANCING IMMIGRATION REFORM WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2014—In response to today’s release of principles for immigration reform by House Republicans, International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira released the following statement: “Franchise businesses […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT’S PLAN TO NOMINATE NEW HEAD OF THE SBA WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2014—The International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira released the following statement today regarding President Obama’s plans to nominate Maria Contreras-Sweet […]
January 2014, Franchising World BY SCOTT MELLON, CFE Few opportunities are as ideal as the International Franchise Association’s trade shows (the International Franchise Expo, Franchise Expo South and the West Coast Franchise Expo produced by MFV Expositions) when it comes to attracting prospective franchisees to your brand. At Papa Murphy’s Take […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA PLEASED WITH NLRB DECISION NOT TO APPEAL COURT’S DECISION ON POSTER RULE WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2014—The International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira released the following statement today regarding the decision by the National […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA APPLAUDS BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO BOOST FRANCHISE SMALL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR VETERANS WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2013—The International Franchise Association today applauded Rep. Bill Flores (R-Texas) for introducing bipartisan legislation that would help qualified veterans invest in […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA APPLAUDS BIPARTISAN BUDGET DEAL; CALLS FOR PRO-GROWTH AGENDA WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2013—International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira issued the following statement today regarding the Budget Conference agreement reached by Senate Budget Committee Chairman Patty […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA STATEMENT ON LEGISLATION TO AMEND U.S PATENT SYSTEM WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2013—International Franchise Association Vice President of Government Relations Jay Perron released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act, which […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA RESPONDS TO PROTESTS AT QUICK SERVICE FRANCHISE RESTUANTS WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2013—International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira released the following statement responding to protests at quick service franchise restaurants organized by labor unions […]