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 […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-628-8000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-662-0770 end_of_the_skype_highlighting aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 ORLANDO, Feb. 13, 2012—One hundred thirty-four franchise executives today achieved Certified Franchise Executive designation during the International Franchise Association’s 52 ndAnnual Convention. “I received my CFE […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 ORLANDO, Feb. 14—Jon L. Luther, chairman of Dunkin’ Brands and chairman of Arby’s Inc., will serve as the 2012 chairman of the International Franchise Association. Luther assumed the chairmanship at the conclusion of the IFA 52nd Annual Convention after serving several […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-628-8000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-662-0770 end_of_the_skype_highlighting aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 ORLANDO, Feb. 12, 2012―Former International Franchise Association Chairman James H. Amos Jr., CFE, and Tasti D-Lite LLC chairman and chief executive officer, was named today to the […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 ORLANDO, Feb. 14, 2012―Michael J. Roman, CFE, was presented the IFA Educational Foundation’s highest honor, the William Rosenberg Leadership Award, during the International Franchise Association’s 52nd Annual Convention in Orlando, Fla. The award honors the memory of William Rosenberg, founding chairman […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 ORLANDO, Feb. 14, 2012―The IFA Educational Foundation today awarded a new Certified Franchise Executives’ scholarship focused on new and emerging franchisors during the International Franchise Association’s 52ndAnnual Convention. The award is made possible by a donation from the law firm Gray […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Feb. 7-The International Franchise Association, representing the nation’s 825,000 franchise establishments which support nearly 18 million workers, today hailed new legislation introduced by Reps. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) and Bobby Schilling (R-Ill), H.R. 3877, the 1099K Overreach Prevention Act , […]