IFA Joins “Start Over” Coalition to Pass H.R. 2, repeal Health Care Law
IFA Welcomes New members: Franchise Systems CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries, Inc., Chattanooga, Tenn. Contact Douglas Pendergast CRAL Franchise Development, Inc., East Syracuse, N.Y. Contact Craig Zinserling Dwellgreen Franchising, LLC, Sarasota, Fla. Contact James Majirsky EnviroMaster, LLC, Charlotte, N.C. Contact Patrick Swisher Fatburger North America, Inc., Santa Monica, Calif. Contact Warren Christiansen Jersey Mike’s Subs, Manasquan, […]
Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s trade shows that were conducted earlier this month attracted nearly 700 exhibitors from 55 countries and regions who learned about the world of franchising. Its Solutions Hall included a “Start a Business” pavilion and the opportunity for attendees to better understand small-business creation through franchising. The International Franchise Association brought 10 […]
December 10, 2010 Dear Senator: On behalf of the International Franchise Association (IFA), I strongly urge you to support the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act. This bipartisan extension of expiring tax measures is critical to small franchised businesses, and the IFA will consider all votes on this measure among our annual […]
December 2, 2010 Darren Rovell CNBC 900 Sylvan Avenue Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07632 Dear Darren: Thank you for the time you have recently spent with members of my staff to discuss your upcoming CNBC documentary, “Behind the Counter: The Untold Story of Franchising.” IFA believes the franchise model has successfully helped millions of entrepreneurs […]
IFA is urging Congress to pass the bipartisan extension of expiring tax measures critical to providing economic certainty to small franchised businesses. A two-year extension of these tax cuts will provide an important boost for entrepreneurs and individual taxpayers as the economy continues to recover. This measure also includes key tax relief for small business […]
Thank you for participating as an exhibitor at IFA’s 51st Annual Convention in Las Vegas this coming February. Exhibiting is all about making the most of the face time you have with attendees . Pre-convention messaging is a key element in maximizing the efficiency of your exhibiting $$$ . Encourage attendees to pre-set appointments in advance, allowing your face-to-face conversation 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, Dec. 7, 2010—The International Franchise Association today hailed the announcement that President Obama and congressional leaders have reached an agreement to extend the current tax cuts for two years. “This bipartisan agreement between President Obama and congressional leaders would provide […]
Family Business Estate Tax Coalition December 6, 2010 Chairman Max Baucus Senate Finance Committee 219 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Chairman Baucus: As you continue negotiations for the end of the year tax bill, we are writing on behalf […]
The IFA Convention boasts a host of educational, networking and entertainment opportunities. One of the educational and networking opportunities is the Executive Business Solution Roundtables scheduled Feb. 15, 2:45 p.m. -4:45 p.m. Hosted by senior-level franchise executives, the session provides the opportunity for attendees to share best business practices that are essential to operating and […]