Many franchisors are aware that there is no better pool of prospective franchisee talent than what can be found in our Veterans. Being able to target these prospects and allowing them to know that your system has a program tailored to their needs improves your chances to attract these candidates to your opportunity. Let the […]
For immediate release Contact : Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, March 3—International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira issued the following statement today following today’s passage of H.R. 4, the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act, to repeal the expanded 1099 reporting requirements included in 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 WASHINGTON DC, Feb. 9, 2011—The International Franchise Association today announced the launch of “OnTrack-Performance Benchmarking for Franchisors,” a new Web-based benchmarking tool to be officially unveiled next week at the IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, for IFA members to compare […]
Franchising World February 2011 A young entrepreneur who watched her mother and friend bake bundt cakes while she served as their test market has flourished in a career with a specialty bakery franchise and is furthering her education through a coveted scholarship. Jenna Barber, director of franchising for Nothing Bundt Cakes, received the Irl Marshall […]
Franchising World February 2011 By: Brian Spindel, CFE At the Annual Convention, Feb. 13-16, in Las Vegas, the International Franchise Association will introduce OnTrack–Performance Benchmarking for Franchisors, a Web-based benchmarking tool for IFA members. As chairman of the IFA Benchmarking Task Force, I am excited to see months of work by my colleagues on the […]
For immediate release Contact : Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, D.C. Feb. 16, 2011―Lynette McKee, CFE, senior vice president and chief development officer for Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. was honored today by the International Franchise Association as the Bonny LeVine Award recipient during its 51st Annual Convention, conducted in Las […]
For immediate release Contact : Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, D.C. Feb. 16, 2011- iFranchise Group Senior Advisor Leonard Swartz, CFE, was presented the IFA Educational Foundation’s highest honor, the William Rosenberg Leadership Award, during the International Franchise Association’s 51st Annual Convention in Las Vegas. Swartz was instrumental in shaping […]
For immediate release Contact : Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 LAS VEGAS, Feb. 16, 2011—John “Jack” Earle, managing partner of Earle Enterprises LP and franchisee of McDonald’s restaurants in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, will serve as the 2011 chairman of the International Franchise Association. Earle assumed the chairmanship […]
As a proud member of the VetFranProgram, yourecognize the importance of the thisprogram to the United States Veteran. April’s issue of Franchising World magazine, will be our second issue dedicated to IFA’s VetFranprogram. Several topics will be specifically geared towards Veterans who are transitioning into the private sector. April’s Franchising World is an excellent vehicle […]
February Franchising World 2011 It’s hard to imagine an International Franchise Association Annual Convention with more professional, educational and networking wattage than last year’s 50 thcelebration. However, that would understate the reasons why the convention remains a power center each year: the IFA members. Yes, each year the convention provides prominent keynote speakers from government, […]