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. […]
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 […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 June 16, 2011 “The International Franchise Association agrees that all government agencies should work to ensure that programs are being implemented effectively and efficiently. However, eliminating the Small Business Administration would do great harm to small businesses, including franchise businesses, that provide […]
IFA is getting ready to publish the 2011 Fall/Winter edition of IFA’s Franchise Opportunities Guide and we need your updates! Deadline for updates to appear in the Guide should be made no later than July 18 th. To make updates to your listing for the Franchise Opportunities Guide and www.franchise.org simply access the listing […]
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 13-The International Franchise Association released a digital ” Small Business Lending Toolkit” Monday to aid lenders and franchise small businesses in their joint pursuit to make credit more available, thereby helping to accelerate the […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 Amicus Brief Filed in Support of KFC Corporation v. Iowa Department of Revenue WASHINGTON, June 8, 2011- The International Franchising Association has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review and overturn the Iowa Supreme Court’s flawed ruling to […]
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 7, 2011-The International Franchising Association, representing the nation’s 825,000 franchise establishments, nearly 18 million jobs and $2.1 trillion in economic output, has submitted an amicus brief to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in the ongoing Awuah v Coverall […]
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 6, 2011 – FOX News Channel and leading business and political correspondent Stuart Varney will headline the International Franchise Association’s 12th Annual Public Affairs Conference Sept. 13-14 in Washington. “We are thrilled to have Stuart Varney as our keynote speaker […]
Franchising World May edition By: Matt Haller Speaking to the Restaurant Leadership Conference March 29 in Scottsdale, Ariz., International Franchise Association President and CEO Steve Caldeira, CFE, talked about the latest issues affecting the nearly 825,000 franchise businesses and 18 million jobs in the industry, particularly the continued credit challenge regarding access to capital and […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, May 18, 2011 –The International Franchise Association announced today its support for the Discover America Partnership to help create $1.3 million U.S. jobs and add $859 billion to the U.S. economy by 2020 by reforming immigration policy that often […]