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 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA STATEMENT ON DELAY OF SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH OPTIONS PROGRAM WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2013— International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira released the below statement today following the administration’s announcement that online enrollment for small […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA RECOGNIZED WITH VETERAN AND MILITARY SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT AWARD WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2013—The International Franchise Association received the Capital One Award for Small Business Veteran and Military Spouse Employment at the 3rd Annual Lee Anderson Awards […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Blair Holmes, 202-202-463-5682 mhaller@franchise.org bholmes@uschamber.com IFA-U.S. CHAMBER SURVEY SHOWS EMPLOYERS FACING HIGHER COSTS, REDUCING FULL-TIME JOBS, DUE TO ACA WASHINGTON, Nov.13, 2013 — Research released today by the International Franchise Association (IFA) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce shows the Affordable Care […]