As noted in today’s POLITICO Morning Money newsletter, IFA continues to expand its “Small Business Access to Capital Coalition.

Following the POLITICO oped last week from IFA President & CEO Steve Caldeira, Financial Services Roundtable President &

Link: Social Media Makeover Advice: Josh Martin – Arbys



Here at the IFA, we always try to share best practices with our members on a variety of topics. Social media, and how to navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with managing franch

Following more than 200 visits with bipartisan members of Congress during the International Franchise Association’s 12th Annual Public Affairs Conference this week, IFA applauded Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Reps. Charles Boustany (R-La.), Pat Ti

Link: Former McDonald’s Chief Inspires Young Entrepreneurs



Over at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce ChamberPost blog, they recently hosted a pioneer in the franchise industry, Ed Rensi, former CEO and President of McDonald’s, USA, for 13+ years. 

Mr.

For the franchise industry, access to capital continues to be the number one challenge facing our ability to grow and create jobs. While the franchise industry is forecast to grow 2.5 percent in terms of jobs and new establishments in 2011, a host of