d96f56a724e5099d5ba879b3799b44faFacebook SyndicationInternational Franchise Association's Facebook Wall2015-06-23T07:55:23-07:00http://www.facebook.com/favicon.icohttps://fbcdn-profile-a.akamaihd.net/hprofile-ak-xap1/t5.0-1/592040_126163087403162_7465678251724782306_n.jpg<![CDATA[ #IFA2016’s Call for Topics ends TOMORROW! Don’t miss out on your chance to make...]]>f3ec74643c4cbf9361aa209fd8e95d062015-06-23T15:55:23+01:002015-06-23T15:55:23+01:00International Franchise Associationhttp://buff.ly/1Rt5b3o
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Franchises fear a “devastating” change to their business model www.washingtonpost.com At an industry gathering, widespread concern about efforts to make franchisors accountable for the misdeeds of franchisees.]]><![CDATA[ “I never really understood what it meant to be a franchise business owner until...]]>a7ff5c711a85fc7e68204d8648ac217b2015-06-21T22:20:01+01:002015-06-21T22:20:01+01:00International Franchise Association “It seems like my dad works 24 hours a day and is always looking at new opportunities. He always comes homes and tells me to google a franchise so I can see what he is up to next.” – Noah Klein (14), on his father Jeff Klein, local Capriotti's Sandwich Shop franchise business owner #FranDads #HappyFathersDay
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]]><![CDATA[ To all those franchise fathers out there: thanks for showing us how to succeed b...]]>1da8a515598c0e48b32acfc837f148282015-06-21T20:43:25+01:002015-06-21T20:43:25+01:00International Franchise Association ]]><![CDATA[ “I love that my daddy works at Buffalo's. I get to try all the new food he creat...]]>c63d649c6536004b7487db9a941b24fe2015-06-21T20:20:00+01:002015-06-21T20:20:00+01:00International Franchise AssociationBuffalo's Cafe franchise owner. #FranDads #HappyFathersDay
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]]><![CDATA[ IFA Chair and TWO MEN AND A TRUCK/INTERNATIONAL, Inc. Chair of the Board Melanie...]]>fce13d73c3ed8b1589858866b2c7b8902015-06-18T15:40:27+01:002015-06-18T15:40:27+01:00International Franchise AssociationTWO MEN AND A TRUCK/INTERNATIONAL, Inc. Chair of the Board Melanie Bergeron sharing some exciting news at #IFE2015. Check back later for all the updates!
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]]><![CDATA[ Calling all IFA members – you have less than two weeks to nominate your company...]]>1f6cbac8c117847b68c5b2d4db199dd22015-06-16T19:30:00+01:002015-06-16T19:30:00+01:00International Franchise Associationhttp://buff.ly/1GI9BSi #FranGiving]]><![CDATA[ Looking to hire new talent? Head on over to FranSocial’s Career Center and let t...]]>4f6f8055aa12ae35fa5a91ae40cbe1af2015-06-16T14:50:48+01:002015-06-16T14:50:48+01:00International Franchise Associationhttp://buff.ly/1GoxH3g
]]><![CDATA[ The State of Arizona is taking a stand against franchise discrimination. Find ou...]]>9ca5eeb8006c3f850019046a3926e2052015-06-15T21:01:56+01:002015-06-15T21:01:56+01:00International Franchise Associationhttp://buff.ly/1FXxRfr #FranchiseFairness]]><![CDATA[ #MotivationalMonday Perspective.]]>df09af128d35dd2eb8e0949d89246f712015-06-15T19:45:01+01:002015-06-15T19:45:01+01:00International Franchise Association ]]><![CDATA[ Thousands of businesses. Multiple threats. One industry. Unite with your colleag...]]>39d223361384d68e14f46a68c38f53c22015-06-15T17:55:18+01:002015-06-15T17:55:18+01:00International Franchise Associationhttp://bit.ly/1KT1gNA. #FranchisingUnited
]]><![CDATA[ IFA has joined the Coalition to Save New York Restaurants with the National Rest...]]>14bc373c2951778bd6d865fea508bcbb2015-06-15T16:01:09+01:002015-06-15T16:01:09+01:00International Franchise AssociationNational Restaurant Association and the New York State Restaurant Association to protect New York QSR franchises from Governor Andrew Cuomo’s discriminatory wage hike. Get the details here: http://buff.ly/1FiIqrS
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From Dish Washer to Franchise Owner | Franchise Action Network www.franchiseactionnetwork.com Submitted by fan_editor on Mon, 05/11/2015 - 13:25 An immigrant realizes the American dream thanks to franchising By Jaime Rodriguez In 1995, I left my home in Mexico and came to the United States at the age of 14 to pursue my dream of opening a restaurant. I thought America provided…]]><![CDATA[ The franchising community has continually shown its commitment to giving back to...]]>24837ea6fa84057cecbfb65b817450792015-06-10T15:22:42+01:002015-06-10T15:22:42+01:00International Franchise Association Now through June 26, current IFA members and/or any of their affiliated organizations are invited to nominate their company’s charitable initiatives performed in 2014. Winners will be honored at a special event in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 28.
Awards | Franchising Charity Awards | Franchising Gives Back franchisinggivesback.org The Franchising Gives Back Awards will celebrate the stories of how franchisors, franchisees and suppliers have established themselves as true leaders through]]>
