For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org’ www.twitter.com/IFADC WASHINGTON, June 15, 2009—The International Franchise Association today applauded the U.S. Conference of Mayors for passage of a resolution supporting IFA’s efforts to improve the lending environment for small businesses. At its 77th annual meeting in Providence, R.I., the U.S. Conference of Mayors […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/IFADC WASHINGTON, June 12, 2009—The International Franchise Association today filed an amicus curiae brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of a Coffee Beanery Ltd., petition requesting the court to reiterate the benefits of a single, consistent national policy favoring arbitration. “The current state of […]
May 2009 Franchising World Memories of the 49th Annual International Franchise Association will consist of some vivid ones for many. They might include memories of hearing reasons for optimism from former President Bill Clinton about the state of the economy, industry executives’ buoyed remarks about the prospects for their businesses or mellow tones from the […]
April 2009 Franchising World The proposed rule change would immediately devalue many small businesses. (After this article was prepared, IFA met with the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee and SBA policy staff to craft a compromise on goodwill financing. SBA indicated it will consider an alternative policy from IFA.) Changes announced to […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 WASHINGTON, Feb.14, 2009—Members of the International Franchise Association today elected members of the 2009 IFA executive committee during the 49th IFA Annual Convention in San Diego to oversee all association matters. Founded nearly 50 years ago, IFA is the oldest and largest organization that works […]
For Immediate Release Contact: Alisa Harrison 202-628-8000 WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2009—The International Franchise Association today urged the Small Business Administration (SBA) to reconsider a proposed change to financing guidance that will effectively eliminate the ability of many franchised small business owners to transfer or sell their company. In a […]
January 2009 Franchising World If you were unable to attend the International Franchise Association’s Annual Convention last year in Orlando or haven’t signed up for the exciting event next month in San Diego, take a step back. Several franchise leaders share their views and insights, not only providing a historical viewpoint, but […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 WASHINGTON, Feb. 15―Decorating Den Systems Chairman and CEO James S. Bugg Sr., CFE, was today named to the International Franchise Association’s Hall of Fame during the association’s 49th annual convention being held in San Diego. Bugg Sr.’s career started during his college years when he […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Legislation Would Benefit the Trial Bar and not Victims WASHINGTON, D.C. Jan. 9, 2009—The International Franchise Association, in letters sent this week, urged the new Congress to oppose two pieces of legislation that will increase litigation rather than directly address job and business growth in […]
December 2008 Franchising World New mini-Super Sessions on propelling franchise systems toward future growth will be featured on the final day of the hottest educational and networking event in the industry. By Hilary Strahota As the economy continues to regain its balance, franchise executives should seize the […]