IFA Insider, Volume 13, Issue No. 16, Monday, August 4, 2008 July 30, 2008

IFA Outlines Danger of Georgia Court Ruling on In-Term Covenants
Friend of the court brief filed in Atlanta Bread v. Sean Lupton-Smith

Bill is Positive Step Forward to Affordable Access to Health Insurance for Employees of Small Franchised Businesses

IFA OUTLINES DANGER OF GEORGIA COURT RULING ON IN-TERM COVENANTS July 21, 2008

Files Friend of the Court Brief in Georgia Supreme Court

Franchisees Ask Congress to Reject Arbitration Bill

Franchisees Say No to Arbitration Bill July 14, 2008

Trial Lawyers are the Only Real Beneficiaries of HR 3010

IFA’s VetFran Program Earns National “Advance America” Award

Award-winning Effort Gains Popularity among Former Military Personnel

Testing your advertising outreach will provide answers to the right combination.
By Doug McCrea

Measuring Franchise Development Performance July 1, 2008

Disciplined use of the right measurement tools will then lead to performance-improving decisions.
By Ben Davis

Leads, prospects or inquiries All franchisors want them, want more of them and want them all to be qualified.
By Jeff Sturgis, CFE

Run, Don’t Walk Away July 1, 2008

The single biggest mistake made by novice franchisors is awarding franchises to marginally-qualified candidates.
By Mark Siebert and Theresa Huszka

Expos: Producing Leads For Top Franchisors July 1, 2008

Quality leads are the reason franchisors exhibit at trade shows year-after-year.
By Joel Goldstein

IFA CALLS FOR CHANGES IN BURDENSOME TAX LAWS June 24, 2008

Fix is Needed to Ensure That Franchised Businesses Are Treated Fairly by States

The IFA has received an Award of Excellence from the American Society of Association Executives for its Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative.

Challenging Political Environment, Advocacy Initiative Focus of Leadership Gathering

Congress Must Take Action to Address Energy Costs June 18, 2008...
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IFA Insider Vol. 13, Issue No. 12, Monday, June 9, 2008 June 6, 2008

IFA, PepsiCo Foundations Launch Grant Fund for Vets

Franchise companies seeking to advance their recruitment activities to attract more women and minorities consider the path two well-recognized franchisors. By Miriam L. Brewer

The International Franchise Association, through the IFA Educational Foundation, is committed to fostering increased representation of minorities in the franchising industry.

Minorities Attaining Success in Franchising June 1, 2008

This issue of Franchising World is the Seventh Annual Minorities in Franchising Special Edition.

Today’s diversity training is a far cry from what it once was.
By Mauricio Velásquez

Buy a franchise with retirement funds and other untapped resources.
By David Nilssen

Corporate diversity counseling is an emerging area that assists clients in addressing these issues.
By Kendal Tyre and Phil Wilkins

Winners at the Business of Diversity June 1, 2008

The Shane Battier Franchise Scholarship will award a total of 30 commercial-cleaning franchises nationally within the next four years.
By Tracee Roderick

IFA applauds the Senate passage of HR 4008.

IFA Delegation Urges Micro-Franchise Development for Africa AIDS Relief

VetFran has hit a historic milestone by welcoming Schlotzsky’s Restaurant as the 300^th franchise system to join.

Technical Corrections Package will help Consumers Receive the Protection They Deserve

“Let’s get meaningful immigration reform moving so that small business can have the same access to an available work force as the fashion industry.”

IFA Urges House Speaker to Move Forward on Colombia Trade Agreement

The Federal Trade Commission’s compliance guide for the amended Franchise Rule is now available.

Common-sense steps that franchise systems often fail to apply.
By Mary Beth Brody, CFE

While the disclosure document conversion process has gone quite smoothly for many franchisors, there are lingering issues.
By Stuart Hershman

IFA simultaneously launched a public-awareness campaign themed “Franchising: Building local businesses one opportunity at a time.”

The “States” of Franchising May 1, 2008

IFA Educational Foundation study finds that while franchising is flourishing in every state, the industry’s economic footprint is more important in some states than others.
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Post-Purchase Synergies: They Come in All Types May 1, 2008

There are endless possibilities in organizing a multi-brand company that can take advantage of a variety of cost-savings measures.
By Ted P. Pearce

Retaining experienced and competent foreign counsel will ensure a much smoother transition and thorough understanding of the complexities of international franchising.
By Frank Zaid

DHS “No Match” Rule Misses the Mark, Again April 25, 2008

IFA Requests Comment Period Extension

FranPAC Hits New Fund-Raising Record, IFA Chairman Dons First 5K Pin

IFA and Lebanese Franchise Association Sign MOU April 11, 2008

The IFA and the Lebanese Franchise Association today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help their members conduct business efficiently at home.

New Awareness Campaign Highlights Economic Importance of Franchising

The IFA today launched the first phase of an integrated awareness campaign to educate Beltway opinion leaders about the importance of franchising to the U.S. ...
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Franchises Seeking Veterans Featured at D.C. Expo April 1, 2008

Those seeking to own their own small businesses may find the path smoother by using financial incentives offered by IFA “VetFran” participating companies.

A company’s failure can be directly correlated to poor strategic planning to recruiting the wrong franchise partner.
By Michael D’Arezzo, CFE

Common-sense methods to avoid “development freeze.”
By Eric Newman

Business Activity Tax Relief Urged April 1, 2008

Small companies came to Congress on Feb. 14 to ask for relief from state business activity taxes.
By David French

The three most common forms of multi-unit and third-party franchising are area development, master franchise and development agent arrangements.
By John W. Fitzgerald ...
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Multi-Unit Growth Through Coordinated Communications Strategies April 1, 2008

Developing a clear communication plan for a target audience offers a powerful advantage for finding franchise growth partners.
By Salman Siddiqui

Franchising World presents Part 2 of a special report about the economic impact of franchised businesses.
By John Reynolds

Franchised small businesses would face a devastating patchwork of local mandates if a San Francisco mandated health plan is allowed to stand.

IFA Insider, Vol. 13, Issue No. 6, Monday, March 17, 2008 March 13, 2008

New IFA Research: Franchising Grew 18-plus % in 2001-2005; Created 1.2 Million Jobs

New Study Shows 18% Expansion from 2001 to 2005

U.S. Franchise Growth Outpaces Other Business Sectors, New Study Finds
By John Reynolds

Franchise Entrepreneur Testifies on Unfair State Taxes

Franchise Association President Gains CEO Title February 21, 2008

Matthew R. Shay, president of the International Franchise Association since 2005, has been promoted to assume the additional duties of chief executive officer.

Acknowledging Success: How to Build an Effective Franchise Recognition Program January 1, 2008

Building an effective franchise recognition program can be a crucial element in promoting a successful franchisee.
By Kristi Mailloux

Support a Cause and Get an Effect January 1, 2008

Charitable team-building exercises are important not only for the participants, but also for the community’s perception.
By Lori Kiser-Block, CFE

Orlando is the place to be if you’re a franchise professional seeking to sharpen your industry skills and network with thousands of your peers .
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Ensuring Your Franchise’s Involvement in Diverse Neighborhoods January 1, 2008

Engaging in and building relationships in the diverse communities where you own a franchise helps ensure success.
By Freeman Farrow

The board of directors includes franchisees, franchisors and suppliers who represent the extremely diverse nature of franchising.

The IFA’s board of directors welcomes these franchise executives who will focus their respective experiences, talents and insights to benefit the association’s primary leadership group. ...
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Goal Planning Breeds Business Success January 1, 2008

If you don’t know where you are going, any road will do.––Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland.
By Charles E. Chase

Sharing Best Practices January 1, 2008

Building a culture of information sharing improves operations, boosts franchise relations and saves time.
By Don Higginson

Maintaining Unity In a Franchise System January 1, 2008

Maintaining unity within a franchise system is paramount if a brand is to succeed. By Matt Boswell, Jeffrey Burnett, Lonnie Helgerson, CFE, and James Mowery, ...
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Leveraging Contacts After the Convention Is Over January 1, 2008

The best method to leveraging contacts after the convention is over is to start before the convention begins.
By Karen Spencer

From strength in numbers to targeted outreach, IFA promotes franchising industry’s interests.
By Jessica Bonanno

When Is It Time To Change Management? January 1, 2008

Identifying the most effective CEO for a franchise enterprise is a complicated, time-consuming and sometimes painful task.
By G. Thomas MacIntosh II and Ryan ...
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Bulgaria–Bullish on Franchising January 1, 2008

Bulgaria’s franchise market is still mostly unexplored and untapped.
By Miroslava Marinova

Managing the Outside Sales Representative January 1, 2008

By using behavioral techniques, franchise systems can determine the traits necessary for success.
By John Boyens

The VetFran” program, created to aid former military personnel in the transition to civilian life, has enabled 1,000 veterans to become franchise small-business owners.

Headlines can be misleading, but the sky is not falling .
By Thomas Lauer

A Year Defined by Growth And Resiliency December 1, 2007

The President's Column
By Matthew Shay

When Loan Options Narrow: Financing Partners Can Help December 1, 2007

Franchise systems that put the time and effort toward establishing financing partner relationships provide an extremely valuable component.
By Patrick Connealy

Betting Against Conventional Wisdom December 1, 2007

Enhancing decision-making skills increases your odds of achieving desired results.
By David Handler

Give Franchisees a Head Start on Success December 1, 2007

Having a successful franchise depends a lot on whether the owner knows how to run the business.
By Derek Ganter and Sharon Sanders

IFA Wins First Round in Federal Case December 1, 2007

IFA believes Congress has a mandate and an obligation to address immigration reform at the federal level.
By Jessica Bonanno

2008 in the States–Politics Over Policy December 1, 2007

An overcrowded ballot will assure political posturing when Congress and state legislatures convene.
By Troy Flanagan

Keys to a Successful Start-Up December 1, 2007

Satisfied first-year franchisees are essential to validation and the consistent growth of the franchised concept year after year.
By Joe Bourdow

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