February 2010 Franchising World A franchise executive with extensive business and CPA experience takes association helm. Leadership In 2009, International Franchise Association Chairwoman Dina Dwyer-Owens, CFE, appointed a Strategic Plan Working Group representing all segments of the industry, which included established franchise companies and emerging leaders, franchisors, franchisees and suppliers to review IFA’s strategic […]
February 2010 Franchising World Access to credit for franchise businesses remains top issue in 2010. Karen G. Mills, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration will address members of the International Franchise Association during its 50th Annual Convention in San Antonio Feb. 5-8. “We are pleased that Administrator Mills will join […]
January 2010 Franchising World Greatly expanded franchise sales management and compliance program to be unveiled during 50th IFA Annual Convention. By Geoff Hill, CFE As the franchising industry gathers to celebrate the International Franchise Association’s 50th year during its annual convention in San Antonio, the association will launch a revised and expanded franchise sales […]
January 2010 Franchising World By Miriam Brewer During the International Franchise Association Annual Convention in February, the IFA Minorities in Franchising Committee merged with the Diversity Institute to streamline the work of volunteers and staff. As we develop our vision for 2010, we reviewed our accomplishments of 2009. Outreach and Education […]
For immediate release Contact:Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2010—The International Franchise Association has named Direct Technology Innovations (DTI) as the association’s preferred vendor for a wide range of merchant service and credit card processing programs. The new service will be launched at IFA’s 50th Annual Convention in San Antonio, Feb. 5-8. “IFA […]
For immediate release Contact:Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2010—The International Franchise Association today called on Congress to begin work on new legislation that will make health insurance more affordable for franchised small businesses. “Congress and the Administration have an opportunity to start over and get health care reform right,” stated IFA vice […]
For immediate release Contact:Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 8, 2010—Kenneth D. Walker, CFE, chairman & CEO of Driven Brands in Charlotte, N.C. is the 2010 Chairman of the International Franchise Association. Walker assumed the chairmanship at the conclusion of the IFA 50th Annual Convention here after serving several years in the leadership chairs […]
January 2010 Franchising World Introducing the International Franchise Association’s Leadership Building on the International Franchise Association’s foundation of 50 years of excellence in expanding business-format franchising, the 2010 board of directors will lead the association into the next half-century. The combined experience of these business-tested professionals will guide the association in its […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2009—The International Franchise Association urged President Obama to provide resources and programs to help aspiring entrepreneurs acquire the skills and experience to succeed in operating their own businesses. “Supporting programs to help develop franchise small business ownership will help entrepreneurs achieve their dream […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 Four New U.S. Pavilions at Major International Franchise Expositions Planned in 2010 WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2010—The International Franchise Association and MFV Expositions today announced the two organizations will host U.S. franchise pavilions at top international franchise shows in 2010. “As the global economies begin to rebound […]