Franchising World July Edition By: Meredith Nethercutt The International Franchise Association launched its expanded Credit Access Campaign to spur job creation and strengthened its ties with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) during several programs. IFA participated in SBA’s National Small Business Week this past May to highlight its expanded Credit Access Campaign. A sponsor […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, July 13, 2011-Bestselling author, humanitarian and Navy SEAL Eric Greitens will address more than 500 franchise small business leaders during the International Franchise Association’s 12 thAnnual Public Affairs Conference Sept. 14 in Washington, D.C. “We are thrilled to have Eric […]
Franchising World July Edition By: Meredith Nethercutt September marks the International Franchise Association’s 12th Annual Public Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C. ADP is the Founding and Franchisee of the Year Sponsor. Why should you participate in this premier event Sept. 13-14 at the JW Marriott? More than 500 of IFA’s most engaged and active members […]
Dear IFA Franchise Member, The Franchise Opportunities Guide ® is the most comprehensive print resource for entrepreneurs and opportunity seekers interested in franchising. Published semi-annually, the Franchise Opportunities Guideis distributed free-of-charge at franchise expos both nationally and internationally each year. Furthermore, The Franchise Opportunities Guide ® is sent to […]
Franchising World June edition By: Shelly Sun As a CEO of a growing franchise, I am always looking for another tool to help my franchise system. At this year’s International Franchise Association Annual Convention, IFA released OnTrack-Performance Benchmarking for Franchisors. OnTrack easily allows me to identify the areas of my business where I can […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 Regulatory Uncertainty Causes 20 Percent Lending Shortfall on Franchise Industry in 2011 WASHINGTON ,June 21-The International Franchise Association, in advance of tomorrow’s House Small Business Committee hearing entitled, The State of Small Business Access to Capital and Credit: The View from […]
Franchising World June Edition One year ago, Stephen J. Caldeira, CFE, who has nearly 30 years of government relations, political, communications, fundraising and professional development experience, joined the International Franchise Association as its president and CEO. Caldeira sat down with IFA Communications Director Matt Haller to review his first year’s achievements, challenges and rewards. […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, June 17-The International Franchise Association called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to ensure that employer-sponsored coverage – the backbone of the U.S. health care system – remains a competitive option for all employees, as it implements the Patient Protection […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 June 16, 2011 “The International Franchise Association agrees that all government agencies should work to ensure that programs are being implemented effectively and efficiently. However, eliminating the Small Business Administration would do great harm to small businesses, including franchise businesses, that provide […]
IFA is getting ready to publish the 2011 Fall/Winter edition of IFA’s Franchise Opportunities Guide and we need your updates! Deadline for updates to appear in the Guide should be made no later than July 18 th. To make updates to your listing for the Franchise Opportunities Guide and www.franchise.org simply access the listing […]