For Immediate Release Contact: Alisa Harrison 202-628-8000 WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2009—The International Franchise Association today urged the Small Business Administration (SBA) to reconsider a proposed change to financing guidance that will effectively eliminate the ability of many franchised small business owners to transfer or sell their company. In a […]
January 2009 Franchising World If you were unable to attend the International Franchise Association’s Annual Convention last year in Orlando or haven’t signed up for the exciting event next month in San Diego, take a step back. Several franchise leaders share their views and insights, not only providing a historical viewpoint, but […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 WASHINGTON, Feb. 15―Decorating Den Systems Chairman and CEO James S. Bugg Sr., CFE, was today named to the International Franchise Association’s Hall of Fame during the association’s 49th annual convention being held in San Diego. Bugg Sr.’s career started during his college years when he […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Legislation Would Benefit the Trial Bar and not Victims WASHINGTON, D.C. Jan. 9, 2009—The International Franchise Association, in letters sent this week, urged the new Congress to oppose two pieces of legislation that will increase litigation rather than directly address job and business growth in […]
December 2008 Franchising World New mini-Super Sessions on propelling franchise systems toward future growth will be featured on the final day of the hottest educational and networking event in the industry. By Hilary Strahota As the economy continues to regain its balance, franchise executives should seize the […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 23, 2008—The International Franchise Association today urged Treasury Secretary Paulson to consider the critical role franchised-small businesses can play in driving economic recovery and to take action under the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) to improve the marketplace for small-business loans. “There are more than 900,000 […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 5, 2008 – Former President Bill Clinton will be the keynote speaker for the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) 49th Annual Convention, IFA announced today. Scheduled Feb. 14-17, 2009 at The Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, IFA’s convention attracts thousands of franchise professionals […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 WASHINGTON, DC, Dec. 3, 2008—The International Franchise Association (IFA) today urged Congress to oppose the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), known as “Card Check,” when the 111st Congress convenes in January. “This legislation is not labor reform,” David French, IFA vice president of Government Relations […]
November 2008 Franchising World Planning ahead—many months ahead—is one component in the meticulous process of conducting an annual convention. By Hilary Strahota In the event-planning business, it pays to be prepared. From large systems to small and everything in between, many are conducting annual conventions to offer educational opportunities for their franchisees and […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Nov. 4 Elections Important for “Joe the Plumbers” and other Small Business Owners WASHINGTON, DC, Oct. 17, 2008—The International Franchise Association (IFA) today continued its “Get out the Vote” effort among its members by urging all the “Joe the Plumbers,” “Barbara the Cookie Shop […]