IFA and PAFI will develop an Athlete Franchisee Education Program. Franchising World December 2011 By: Miriam L. Brewer In football and basketball, a turnover indicates a loss of possession, but via franchising, many former professional athletes are finding a turnover from sports to small-business ownership indicates a winning play to achievement. Now the […]
With its recent partnership with Stateside Associates, IFA is now positioned to move its state lobbying efforts to the next level. Franchising World November 2011 By: Wayne Weikel The biggest challenge in developing an effective legislative advocacy plan at the state level is not engaging elected officials […]
It is essential that corporate tax revisions not be enacted that would impede or stifle small-business growth. Franchising World November 2011 By: Judith Thorman Last month, the International Franchise Association urged the Joint Special Committee on Deficit Reduction to consider tax reforms that encourage job creation by franchise businesses, but do not […]
Learn what members of the International Franchise Association Board of Directors have to say about the state of franchising. Franchising World January 2012 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Jon L. Luther Chairman, Dunkin’ Brands IFA 2012 Chairman The most significant challenge facing franchise today is the potential impact of political/policy decisions. While the political arena may act […]
The premiere event of the franchise industry will feature well-known captains of industry with insights to help your franchise grow, as well as numerous educational and networking sessions. Franchising World January 2012 By: Laura Fenwick Each year the International Franchise Association hosts its Annual Convention that brings together franchise industry leaders and a […]
This year’s scholarship recipients are high achievers and goal oriented. Franchising World February 2012 By: Mariam L. Brewer Whether you call them “Generation Y”, “Echo Boomers” or “Millennials,” this year’s scholarship awardees are sure to make their mark in the world. According to Brue Tulgan of RainmakerThinking, the following characteristics are attributed to […]
Franchise executives discuss innovative solutions to today’s business challenges. Franchising World January 2012 By: Matt Haller Franchise business executives and multi-unit franchisees from across the spectrum of the industry gathered Nov. 16-18 in Miami, Fla., for the International Franchise Association’s Franchise Executive Leadership Conference. The three-day conference included speakers and networking sessions geared […]
The group’s message that “franchising creates jobs” was well received by legislators. Franchising World January 2012 By: Wayne Weikel In November, International Franchise Association Chairman Jack Earle (a McDonald’s multi-unit franchisee) led a delegation of IFA members to meet with lawmakers in Puerto Rico to discuss the role franchising plays in the local economy […]
Franchising World January 2012 By: Beth Solomon International Franchise Association members answered a call from U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Nov. 15 to join an unprecedented Tunisia Partnerships Forum bringing together investors, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and franchise leaders to spur economic development in the nation that launched the so-called Arab Spring. Johnny Rockets […]
U.S. Department of Commerce recognizes IFA’s efforts to help franchise companies grow in foreign markets. Franchising World January 2012 By: Matt Haller The International Franchise Association has received the Peace through Commerce Award from the International Trade Administration and the U.S. Department of Commerce, recognizing IFA’s work to help U.S. franchisors expand their […]