Months in the making and against a backdrop of security concerns, the International Franchise Association trade mission to Afghanistan and Tunisia gave intrepid franchisors the opportunity to meet with key government officials and investors, said IFA CEO Steve Caldeira. IFA staffers were still in North Africa, but "from what I've heard, it's been a great success," Caldeira told CEO Update Dec. 10. IFA Vice President Beth Solomon and General Counsel Philip Zeidman, partner at law firm DLA Piper, travelled with representatives of franchisors including Hertz, RadioShack, Tutor Doctor and AlphaGraphics. Security was a major concern. "I spoke directly with folks at the State… Read More