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International Franchise Association 2008

IFA 2008 Coverage

IFA 48th Annual Convention Economic Story

One central theme emerges at the IFA 's 48th annual conference... the owners of small and mid-sized firms, particularly in the franchise sector, are optimistic about their business future.

IFA 48th Annual Convention Highlights

The International Franchise Association holds its 48th annual convention in Orlando, Florida. SBTV.com is there and brings you the highlights of this all important show. IFA is the premiere organization devoted to supporting, promoting and advancing the franchise marketplace.

IFA 2008 Spotlights

Bidwell

Mike Bidwell President & COO The Dwyer Group www.dwyergroup.com

Bourdow

Joe Bourdow President Valpak www.valpak.com

DeBolt

Don DeBolt COO AOPA www.aopanet.org

Derella

Kevin Derella Senior Vice President Coverall Cleaning Concepts www.coverall.com

Grant

Lloyd Grant President KIP Communications www.kipbusinessreport.com

Hallock

Chad Hallock CEO Budget Blinds www.homefranchiseconcepts.com

Isakson

President & COO ServiceMaster Clean

Kitchen

Saunda Kitchen Franchisee Mr. Rooter www.mrrooter.com

McEntire

Margaret McEntire Owner / Co-founder Candy Bouquet

McKinnon

David McKinnon CEO Service Brands International www.servicebrands.com

Mlotkiewicz

David Mlotkiewicz Owner Lawn Doctor lawndoctor.com

Onnen

Jenn Onnen Vice President Hot Dish Advertising hotdishad.com

Pusateri

Christa Pusateri Director of Marketing Ellianos Coffee Company www.ellianos.com

Robinson

Rick Robinson President PrintWearXpress www.printwearxpress.com

Scudamore

Brian Scudamore Founder and CEO 1-800-got-junk? www.1800gotjunk.com

Sells

Nikki Sells Vice President of Franchise Development Tasti D-lite www.tastidlite.com

Squire

Jim Squire Director of Franchise Development The Honeybaked Ham Co. and Cafe

Tomasso

Chris Tomasso Chief Marketing Director FirstWatch www.firstwatch.com

Wagner

Bill Wagner CEO and Co-Founder Accord Management Systems, Inc. www.AccordSyst.com

Wilburn

Shannon Wilburn President Just Between Friends jbfsale.com

Zickerman

Jason Zickerman President, CEO The Alternative Board www.tabboards.com

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