IFA Chairman Jack Earle provides insights to international partners on what U.S. franchisors are doing in a tighter economy. Franchising World November 2011 By: Scott Lehr Franchise association executives from 26 countries, who are members of the World Franchise Council, gathered in Manila, the Philippines in late September to share information and discuss […]
The Entrepreneur’s Source to deliver industry-leading educational opportunities for the franchise community. Franchising World November 2011 The International Franchise Association has named The Entrepreneur’s Source, a leading career and franchise business coaching company, as the educational sponsor of IFA’s Institute of Certified Franchise Executives, the organization’s certification program for franchise industry executives. “The professional development […]
Franchising World November 2011 By: Alisa Harrison The CEO Roundtables conducted in Tampa and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. this past October provided an opportunity for C-level franchise executives to share business strategies, as well as gain insights on policy issues by learning more about the activities that the International Franchise Association conducts on their behalf. […]
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 […]