For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 WASHINGTON, April 11, 2008—The International Franchise Association and the Lebanese Franchise Association today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help their members conduct business efficiently at home, collaborate to expand each country’s markets and work to increase franchising trade and investment flows worldwide. […]
For Immediate Release Contact Terry Hill, 202-628-8000 Names Vice Presidents to New Posts WASHINGTON, April 7 – The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Alisa Harrison as vice president of communications and marketing, a new position designed to enhance the organization’s external media outreach and education efforts. Additionally, IFA named Terry Hill vice president of publishing, who […]
March 2008 Franchising World By Kem Pollard When the International Franchise Association’s 2007 Chairman Michael Isakson traveled to Asia this fall for the Beijing Franchise and Conference Exposition with a delegation of ServiceMaster Clean associates, the group found cultural treasures, ancient history and a future full of promise. Isakson, president and COO […]
March 2008 Franchising World On Monday, Jan. 7, the International Franchise Association was among the featured guests during a NASDAQ Stock Market opening bell ceremony at the exchange in New York. IFA Educational Foundation Pres. John Reynolds participated in the ceremony that included DECA International High School Division, North Atlantic Regional, David Montoni […]
February 2008 Franchising World New vice president of international affairs to bolster the association’s visibility in the global market. Carlos F. Poza has been named vice president of international affairs of the International Franchise Association. His credentials include more than 30 years experience working with organizations in global development, market research, […]
February 2008 Franchising World When the International Franchise Association’s major annual event comes to a close, it is the sincere wish of the Convention Committee that each attendee leaves with many new ideas to enhance the brand development. To that end, franchising leaders, including franchisors, franchisees and suppliers, should bring an air of anticipation about […]
January 2008 Franchising World By Matthew Shay Now that the holidays are behind us and New Year’s Resolutions loom ahead, convention season has gotten its cue to shift into high gear. Next month, Orlando is the place to be if you’re a franchise professional seeking to sharpen your industry skills and network with thousands of […]
January 2008 Franchising World The International Franchise Association’s leadership determines and follows the association’s mission statement to protect, enhance and promote franchising, and its vision to act as the pre-eminent voice and acknowledged leader for franchising worldwide. The board of directors includes franchisees, franchisors and suppliers who represent the extremely diverse nature of franchising. EXECUTIVE […]
On Monday, January 7, the International Franchise Association was among the featured guests during a NASDAQ Stock Market opening bell ceremony at the exchange in New York. IFA Educational Foundation Pres. John Reynolds participated in the ceremony that included DECA International High School Division Vice President, North Atlantic Region, David Montoni and NexCen Brands Inc. CEO […]
December 2007 Franchising World The International Franchise Association’s flagship publication, Franchising World, has reaped more awards for its outstanding graphic design. Honored each year since 2002, the magazine earned recent recognition for design excellence. IFA also garnered kudos for the association’s Membership Handbook. “Congratulations to the magazine’s staff and especially to […]