August 25, 2013
Church's Independent Franchise Association (CIFA) an organization that represents domestic and international franchisees in the chain's system, has reelected Khaled Habash as president of its board of directors for a third term.
Habash is president of the largest Church's franchise company, Falcon Holdings, with 165 units.
"Our CIFA board has made great strides working with CEO Jim Hyatt and his leadership team to build trust and focus on running great restaurants," Habash said. "Our board works closely with the corporate team to support its restaurant performance strategy to improve sales and a profitable return on all franchisees' investments in the brand. I'm proud to once again serve our domestic and international franchise community."
Tony Lutfi, a long-term franchisee of Church's was reelected to serve as the board's vice president. Janice Bowen, treasurer and Noor Samji, secretary, both multiunit franchisees, were also reelected to their posts on the CIFA board.
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