FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA REPORTS OVER 151,000 VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES HAVE ENTERED FRANCHISING SINCE 2011 New Partnership with the Small Business Administration Will Expand Opportunities for Veterans WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2013—As part of the International Franchise Association’s […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA NAMES NEW INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DIRECTOR WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2013—Josh Merin has been named Director of International Affairs for the International Franchise Association, a new position where he will help IFA members explore growth for their franchise […]
Franchising World, October 2013 BY CYNTHIA GARTMAN, CFE This is an amazing time to be part of the franchise community. I think back to when I became a Certified Franchise Executive in 2000 and how our lives and our franchise community have changed. Since then, we’ve had major changes in our community’s legal infrastructure. […]
Franchising World, October 2013 BY DEAN HEYL Pennsylvania Rep. Peter Daley introduced a very problematic franchising relationship bill, HB 1620, on July 28. The bill includes among other things: • Very broad definition of good faith (franchisor cannot prevent “enjoyment” by franchisee); • Vague and unintelligible definition of fair dealing; • Duty […]
Franchising World, October 2013 BY JOSH MERIN You’re a franchisor executive sitting in your office trying to prioritize resources. Where do you assign assets to grow stronger? Can you make cuts without sacrificing performance? What basis do you have to make and justify your decisions? FastTrack, the International Franchise Association’s new streamlined web-based […]
Franchising World, October 2013 BY MELANIE BERGERON, CFE I have been attending the International Franchise Association’s Annual Convention for nearly 20 years; it’s hard to believe. It has grown phenomenally in terms of attendance and educational content for both franchisees and franchisors. Another area of significant growth is the number of franchise service and product […]
Franchising World, October 2013 BY MICHAEL JOBLOVE INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION SUPPLIER FORUM members continue to play an integral role in the success of the organization, while enjoying the many opportunities available to them. The benefits delivered by the forum members to the association, and received by them from the IFA, are demonstrated by their significant […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA STATEMENT REGARDING RESOLUTION TO REOPEN GOVERNMENT AND LIFT DEBT CEILING WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2013—International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira released the following statement today praising Senate leaders for reaching a deal to reopen […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA CALLS ON CONGRESS TO SUPPORT MEASURES TO FUND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2013—On behalf of the nation’s 825,000 franchise small businesses and the nearly 18 million workers they support, the International Franchise Association […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA’S LOBBYIST SELECTED TO TRENDS 2013 LEADING ASSOCIATION LOBBYISTS FOR WORK ON HEALTHCARE AND IMMIGRATION REFORM WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2013—International Franchise Association lobbyist Jay Perron has been included as one of Association TRENDS 2013 Leading Lobbyists […]