Welcome new IFA members.(FW FOCUS: WELCOME TO IFA!)(International
Franchise Association)
Franchise Systems
Adventure Kids Playcare, Lewisville, Texas, Contact Dana Oliver
Aqua Chill, Inc., Phoenix, Contact Ken Alteman
Blinds By Noon, Inc., Suwanee, Ga., Contact Shane Silloway
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Australian regulatory changes: the consequences.(FW FOCUS:
LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE)(Trade Practices Amendment (Fair Trading) Act
1998)
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Legislative amendments to the Australian Franchising Code of
Conduct took effect March 1. Among other things, they removed the single
foreign franchise exemption used by . . .
Making sales or making excuses? Turn every lead into a real
prospect.(FW FOCUS: FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT)
A craftsman never blames his tools. But when it comes to selling
franchise units, increasingly both mature and start-up franchises are
falsely blaming the "junk" quality of portal and . . .
South Dakota sets example for regulation streamlining.(FW FOCUS:
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)
In March, South Dakota Gov. Michael Rounds (R) signed into law
Senate Bill 52, legislation endorsed by the International Franchise
Association that brings state and federal franchise regulation . . .
New economic research unveiled at National Press Club: IFA
simultaneously launched a public-awareness campaign themed
"Franchisi
International Franchise President and CEO Matthew Shay announced
during a March 12 press conference at the National Press Club in
Washington, D.C. new research findings showing the direct . . .
New book for prospects published.(FW FOCUS: JUST OFF THE
PRESS)
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Franchise industry expert Julie Bennett authored with educator
Cheryl Babcock, CFE, The Franchise Times Guide to Selecting, Buying and
Owning a Franchise, a book filled . . .
Franchise relations: different ideas, great solutions: there are
many different ways to measure success in franchising but, clea
In the passionate words of the late Bill Rosenberg, founder of both
Dunkin' Donuts and co-founder of the International Franchise
Association, "You can't have a successful franchisor . . .
Franchise Association names restaurant executive to board of
directors.(FW FOCUS: IFA LEADERSHIP)
The International Franchise Association's recent annual
convention included opportunities for many franchise executives to
advance their brand's operation. During the convention, a . . .
IFA boosts communications and marketing efforts, names vice
presidents to new posts.(FW FOCUS: COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING)(Ali
The International Franchise Association recently named Alisa
Harrison as vice president of communications and marketing, a new
position designed to enhance the organization's external . . .
Finding local counsel in international markets: retaining
experienced and competent foreign counsel will ensure a much smoother
Domestic Legal Needs
U.S. franchisors are well acquainted with the fact that franchising
is a highly-regulated business. With a myriad of federal and state laws
governing the preparation, . . .
Brooke Capital Corporation.(PEOPLE)
Art Ruby was promoted to national sales manager for the franchise
sales start team of Brooke Capital . . .
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to host first franchise expo and
conference.(FW FOCUS: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT)(Conference
notes)
The Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry has created an
international venue to promote franchising in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf
Cooperation Council region. The International Conference and Expo . . .
Improving performance using franchisee growth groups: who are the
smartest people in the room?(FW FOCUS: MANAGEMENT &
OPERATIONS
There are times in the evolution and growth of a franchise network
in which the franchise system needs to come to terms with the fact that
it cannot remain the holder of the title of "Smartest . . .
Franchise Association's Government relations team enlists
policy expert: the International Franchise Association has named Jason
Along with other members of the association's Government
Relation's Department, Jason Straczewski will help work to
influence public policy that affects the more than 900,000 . . .
The "states" of franchising: IFA Educational Foundation
study finds that while franchising is flourishing in every state, the
in
The March and April issues of Franchising World reported on some
highlights of the report released by the IFA Educational Foundation that
provides estimates on the growth of the franchising sector . . .
Cruise Holidays.(PEOPLE)
Cruise Holidays named Jim Pascale director of . . .
Central Virginia expo expands trade show venues: new trade show
welcomes new audience.(FW FOCUS: FRANCHISING EVENTS)(Internation
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When it comes to matching concepts with franchisees, in the past
there was no substitute for the International Franchise
Association's trade show trio of the International . . .
300 mark in sight for VetFran participating companies.(FW FOCUS:
HONORING AMERICA'S VETERANS)(Survey)
News media reports about the state of the economy or the allegiance
of voters to a particular presidential candidate might vary on any
specific day. But the power of franchising remains constant as . . .
Supporting candidates: FranPac report card: the International
Franchise Association's current financial support to candidates fo
IFA's political action committee, FranPAC, supports
pro-franchise, pro-business candidates for U.S. Congress.
2007-2008 Receipts $380,930.22
2007-2008 Expenditures $273,000
FranPAC Supported . . .
New awareness campaign prepares franchising for changes ahead.(FW
FOCUS: BUILDING OPPORTUNITY)
"Voters don't decide issues, they decide who will decide
issues."--George Will, U.S. journalist for the Washington Post,
Newsweek and ABC News.
Regardless of who wins the presidential and . . .
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