Franchising World June 2013 BY DEAN HEYL ALTHOUGH THE ABOVE QUOTE was spoken more than a century ago, it is relevant today as chain restaurants face unnecessary, unfair, and unwarranted ordinances and legislation from California to New York. While there is little doubt that some government regulations serve a purpose for promoting public safety […]
Franchising World June 2013 BY MATT HALLER IT ISN’T JUST RESTAURANTS that are facing difficulties finding workers to fill the forecasted demand for growth in their franchise businesses. That’s a challenge that faces all industries that franchise. To gain the latest information on the issue, franchise industry leaders in April participated in a […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org AHEAD OF MEMORIAL DAY, IFA PRAISES SENS. RUBIO, CASEY FOR RE-INTRODUCING BILL TO HELP VETERANS OWN FRANCHISE SMALL BUSINESSES WASHINGTON, May 23, 2013—The International Franchise Association today praised Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Sen. Marco Rubio […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA APPLAUDS COURT DECISION FINDING OBAMA RECESS NLRB APPOINTMENTS ILLEGAL WASHINGTON, May 16, 2013—The International Franchise Association applauded the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals’ decision today ruling that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recess […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA SUPPORTS HOUSE REPEAL OF AFFORDABLE CARE ACT WASHINGTON, May 15, 2013—The International Franchise Association, along with more than 250 business organizations, today expressed strong support for H.R. 45, a bill to repeal the Patient Protection […]
Franchising World May 2013 BY DEAN HEYL MORE THAN 20 FRANCHISEES, franchisors and International Franchise Association staff convened March 5 in Sacramento, Calif. to educate lawmakers on the basics of the franchise industry and the positive economic impact that franchising has in the state. The activity was part of IFA’s ongoing California advocacy efforts. […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA APPLAUDS RULING STRIKING DOWN NLRB POSTER RULE WASHINGTON, May 7, 2013—The International Franchise Association praised the ruling today by the U.S. District Court of Appeals for Washington, D.C. that strikes down a National Labor Relations […]
Franchising World April 2013 BY DAVE HOOD THE VAST MAJORITY of people reading this article are current International Franchise Association members. Many of you have been members for years or even decades. If you were asked why you value your IFA membership, you might reference the educational events, IFA’s government relations activities, the annual […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA STATEMENT ON APRIL JOBS REPORT WASHINGTON, May 3, 2013—International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira released the following statement today regarding the April jobs report showing the economy created 165,000 jobs in April, lowering […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA COMMENDS TENETS OF IMMIGRATION REFORM BILL FOR PROTECTING EMPLOYERS WHILE PROVIDING WORKERS TO FUEL FUTURE GROWTH WASHINGTON, April 18, 2013—International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira, on behalf of the nation’s 825,000 franchise businesses […]