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 […]
IFA is preparing to publish the 2011 Spring/Summer edition of IFA’s Franchise Opportunities Guideand requests your updates. The deadline for updates to appear in the Guideare no later than Jan. 7. To make updates to your listing for the Franchise Opportunities Guideand www.franchise.org , access the listing from the Member Portal on Franchise.org. If you […]
Franchisors: Caremark International Ltd., Pulborough, West Sussex, U.K., Contact Rosie Williams Desjoyaux Pools USA, Inc., Roswell, Ga., Contact Scott Thompson NARPRO, LLC, Tempe, Ariz., Contact Alan Tarr Cresco Montessori School, Suwanee, Ga., Contact Li Tang Move It Now, Gahanna, Ohio, Contact Don Six New ID Franchises Limited, Buckinghamshire, U.K., Contact Mark Simpson Buffalo Wing Factory […]
November Franchising World 2010 If your franchise convention or conference remains on the drawing board, you’ll find plenty of advice in this issue of Franchising World on steps to take to ensure a successful event. Striving to provide readers the latest in franchise convention best practices, this article answers many of the questions International […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Nov. 17–IFA President & CEO Steve Caldeira has been named to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Association Committee of 100. For more than 50 years, leading association executives have gathered under the banner of the U.S. Chamber’s Association Committee of 100 […]
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., Nov. 3 – The outcome of the 2010 mid-term elections is a positive step towards returning to pro-growth economic policies that create jobs and restore certainty for the franchise industry and small businesses across America, the International Franchise Association said […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2010—Stephen P. Joyce, president & CEO and member of the board of directors of Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, has been elected Secretary of the International Franchise Association, a position that places him in the top leadership […]