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International Franchise Association (IFA)
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Michael Isakson President & COO ServiceMaster Clean
About IFA
The International Franchise Association, founded in 1960, is a membership organization of franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers. Our Web site is dedicated to providing our members and guests with a one-stop shopping experience for franchise information.
IFA 2008 Coverage
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 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 2008 Spotlights
Scudamore
Brian Scudamore Founder and CEO 1-800-got-junk? www.1800gotjunk.com
DeBolt
Don DeBolt COO AOPA www.aopanet.org
Bidwell
Mike Bidwell President & COO The Dwyer Group www.dwyergroup.com
Bourdow
Joe Bourdow President Valpak www.valpak.com
Derella
Kevin Derella Senior Vice President Coverall Cleaning Concepts www.coverall.com
Grant
Lloyd Grant President KIP Communications www.kipbusinessreport.com
Kitchen
Saunda Kitchen Franchisee Mr. Rooter www.mrrooter.com
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
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
Sells
Nikki Sells Vice President of Franchise Development Tasti D-lite www.tastidlite.com
Isakson
President & COO ServiceMaster Clean
McEntire
Margaret McEntire Owner / Co-founder Candy Bouquet
Hallock
Chad Hallock CEO Budget Blinds www.homefranchiseconcepts.com
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