Category: IFA Press Releases

IFA Adds Veteran Lobbying and Political Professional to Expanded Government Relations and Public Policy Staff

For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org   twitter.com/franchising411       WASHINGTON, July 28—The International Franchise Association today announced Jay Perron, a veteran government relations and political professional, has been hired as Vice President, Government Relations & Public Policy, as the association continues to expand its federal and state […]

IFA Acts to Protect Small Business Against Anti-Business Card Check Regulatory Tactics

For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411   WASHINGTON, July 27, 2011 – The International Franchise Association today voiced strong support for legislation that would protect the concerns of franchised small businesses from increasing threats to the basic tenets of free enterprise amid several recent regulatory actions by the […]

IFA Franchise Congress Members Strengthen SBA, Lawmaker Ties

Franchising World July Edition By: Meredith Nethercutt The International Franchise Association launched   its expanded Credit Access Campaign to spur job creation and strengthened its ties with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) during several programs. IFA   participated in SBA’s National Small Business Week this past May to highlight its expanded Credit Access Campaign. A sponsor […]

Best-Selling Author and Navy Seal Eric Greitens to Address IFA Public Affairs Conference

For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, July 13, 2011-Bestselling author, humanitarian and Navy SEAL Eric Greitens will address more than 500 franchise small business leaders during the International Franchise Association’s 12 thAnnual Public Affairs Conference Sept. 14 in Washington, D.C.    “We are thrilled to have Eric […]

IFA™s 2011 Public Affairs Conference Enlarges Franchising Policy Footprint

Franchising World July Edition By: Meredith Nethercutt September marks the International Franchise Association’s 12th Annual Public Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C. ADP is the Founding and Franchisee of the Year Sponsor. Why should you participate in this premier event Sept. 13-14 at the JW Marriott? More than 500 of IFA’s most engaged and active members […]

IFA- Make Sure to Place Your Logo in the Fall/Winter FOG

  Dear IFA Franchise Member,     The Franchise Opportunities Guide ® is the most comprehensive print resource for entrepreneurs and   opportunity seekers interested in franchising. Published semi-annually, the Franchise Opportunities Guideis distributed free-of-charge at franchise expos both nationally and internationally each year.        Furthermore, The Franchise Opportunities Guide ® is sent to […]

IFA Benchmarking Tool Provides Value for Your Franchise

  Franchising World June edition By: Shelly Sun As a CEO of a growing franchise, I am always looking for another tool to help my franchise system. At this year’s International Franchise Association Annual Convention, IFA released OnTrack-Performance Benchmarking for Franchisors. OnTrack easily allows me to identify the areas of my business where I can […]

IFA Calls for Secretary Geithner, Congress, to Reverse Job-Killing Financial Regulations on Small Business

For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411   Regulatory Uncertainty Causes 20 Percent Lending Shortfall on Franchise Industry in 2011 WASHINGTON ,June 21-The International Franchise Association, in advance of tomorrow’s House Small Business Committee hearing entitled, The State of Small Business Access to Capital and Credit: The View from […]

Franchising World Q&A: IFA Chief Executive One Year Later

Franchising World June Edition One year ago, Stephen J. Caldeira, CFE, who has nearly 30 years of government relations, political, communications, fundraising and professional development experience, joined the International Franchise Association as its president and CEO.  Caldeira sat down with IFA Communications Director Matt Haller to review his first year’s achievements, challenges and rewards.   […]

IFA Calls for IRS to Protect Employer-Sponsored Health Care Coverage

For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411   WASHINGTON, June 17-The International Franchise Association called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to ensure that employer-sponsored coverage – the backbone of the U.S. health care system – remains a competitive option for all employees, as it implements the Patient Protection […]

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