U.S. Census Bureau to Present First-Ever Release of Nationwide Franchise Data

What:

The U.S. Census Bureau will announce findings from its 2007 Economic Census Franchise Statistics, the first detailed data set showing the economic impact of franchising across nearly 300 industries for businesses with paid employees. Census Bureau Deputy Director Thomas Mesenbourg will present the findings at the International Franchise Association's annual public affairs conference.

The event will consist of a presentation of findings to the association membership in the Grand Ballroom followed by a media availability in the Longworth Room.

The International Franchise Association played an important role in promoting a wider look at franchising across many industries in the U.S. economy and advised the Census Bureau about which industries would likely be important sources of franchising data.

When:

Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010

Address to IFA membership: 8:45 a.m. (EDT)

Media availability: 9:45 a.m.

Who:

Thomas Mesenbourg, deputy director, U.S. Census Bureau

Kenneth Walker, chairman, International Franchise Association

Andrew B. Lyon, principal, National Economics and Statistics,          PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Where:

International Franchise Association

11th annual Public Affairs Conference

Grand Ballroom: Address to IFA membership

Longworth Room: Media availability

JW Marriott

1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW

Washington, DC 20005

Note:

Reporters wishing to attend will need to sign in at the registration desk.

Census Bureau

IFA Contact: Alisa Harrison

301-763-3030

202-628-8000

e-mail: [email protected]

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