We’re just a little better than one month away from the Coalition of Franchisee Associations Lobby Day in Washington, DC., and if you haven’t yet done so, please sign up to attend and join your franchisee colleagues to speak with you representatives in Congress about the issues that most concern you and your business. On…
As we slowly return to “normal” in the post-pandemic world, one of many upcoming events that you should put on your calendar is the 2021 Multi–Unit Franchising Conference. This year’s event will be held at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas from August 31 – September 3, 2021. Registration is now open, and Dunkin’ franchisee Rob…
Another of the don’t miss upcoming events is the 2021 Coalition of Franchisee Associations Lobby Day Forum in Washington DC on September 14, 2021 from 1:00 – 7:00 PM. Attending this event and meeting with your representatives in Congress to discuss issues that concern you most as a small business owner and franchisee is perhaps…
As we come out of the coronavirus pandemic isolation, it seems timely to remind ourselves of ways we can help support others who’ve not been as fortunate. One perfect way would be to support the Joy in Childhood Foundation (JiCF). Next Wednesday, July 14 is the deadline to register for next Saturday’s Polo for Joy…
On Wednesday, June 23, DDIFO will sponsor our first in-person meeting since the coronavirus pandemic hit in March 2020. The Northeast Regional Meeting will be held beginning at 11:30 AM at the Framingham Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center. Register now for “Protect Yourself and Your Dunkin’ in the New Normal” and learn the details of…
We are “all systems go!” and looking forward to getting back together with the franchisee at the June 23 Northeast Regional Meeting at the Framingham Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center. Register now for “Protect Yourself and Your Dunkin’ in the New Normal” and learn the details of the new Emergency Paid Sick Leave requirements in…
Did you know the Secure Choice Savings Program is changing? Were you aware of the changes to the Illinois Employee Sick Leave Act? How about the Mayor’s Chi Biz Strong Initiative? If the answer to any of these questions is no, then you need to register for the Chicago Regional Meeting on June 16 at…
We’re safely getting back into the swing of member meetings and following all CDC protocols when our first meeting since before the pandemic is held at the Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O’Hare Hotel on Wednesday, June 16. The program, Thriving as a Franchise Employer in the New Normal, will begin at 11:30 AM and feature Chicago-based labor…
We’ll be following up our Chicago meeting with the Northeast Regional Meeting just one week later on Wednesday, June 23 at the Framingham Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center. Again beginning at 11:30 AM, we’ll focus on the myriad changes to labor and employment law that directly impact you as a franchisee and an employer in…
The Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) has finalized and confirmed plans for its 2021 CFA Day Forum to be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. This year’s event, being held at the Yotel Washington DC on New Jersey Avenue in the heart of Capitol Hill, will begin with a Congressional briefing in the general session.…
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