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May 14 - IFA’s First Franchising Day in Sacramento a “Frantastic” Success
May 14 - VetFran Program Marks Significant Milestones
May 14 - A Veteran’s Perspective on Franchising
May 14 - Opportunities for Service-Disabled Veterans a Win for All
May 14 - VetFran Partners With Hiring Our Heroes and Capital One
May 14 - Bringing Military Veterans Into Your Franchise
May 14 - From Battlefield to Business Ownership: SBA Loan Helps U.S. Army Veteran Shilo Harris Become a Franchise Owner
May 14 - Finding Your Next Star
May 14 - VA’s Business Accelerator Program Aids Veterans and Franchises
May 14 - Overcoming Setbacks to Advance Your Franchise
May 14 - 12 Frequently Asked Questions About Independent Contractors
May 14 - Expanding Outside the Bubble
May 14 - U.S. Franchises Coming to Tunisia
May 14 - A Visa Program for the Franchise Industry
May 14 - Streamline Your Franchise’s Operations With Customized Software
May 14 - Making the Most of IFE Round Two in New York City
May 7 - Real Estate Considerations for Multiple Locations
May 7 - Putting the Pro in Protocol: Making the Multi-Franchise System Work For You
May 7 - Obtaining Financing to Advance Your Growth Strategy
May 7 - Unlocking the Credit Box
May 7 - Selling the Franchise System: Laying the Legal Groundwork to Optimize Value
May 7 - Preparing Executives to be Effective in Live Video Presentations
May 7 - Understanding the Value of IFA Membership
May 7 - International Franchise Expo Equals 400-Plus Franchise Opportunities in One Great City
May 7 - Edible Arrangements Launches Major Initiative to Help Veterans
May 7 - Harnessing the Power of Goal Setting in Growing a Company
May 7 - Upgrading to a Digital Wallet
April 29 - Making Sense of Health Care Law Implementation
April 29 - Home Instead’s “Legislative Day” in Lincoln, Neb. Presents a Case Study in Effective Grassroots Advocacy
March 27 - Former Marine Kevin Blanchard Takes Post With IFA’s VetFran Program
March 27 - Trade Show Standout – Creating a Reasonable Budget
March 26 - Franchise Leaders Ensure Policymakers Hear Industry Messages
March 26 - Cities: Challenges and Opportunities for Franchising
March 26 - 2013 IFA Legal Symposium – Making the “Must-Do” Case For Attending(2)
March 26 - Are You Assuming Unnecessary Risks Associated With Franchisee Email Accounts?(2)
March 26 - A Seat at the Table: The Case for Franchisee Advisory Councils
March 26 - Legal Issues Related to International Franchise Expansion
March 26 - Designing and Implementing a Compliance Program
March 26 - The JOBS Act – Changing the Way Franchisors and Franchisees Raise Investment Capital?
March 26 - International Franchising: It’s a Brave New World Out There
March 26 - Cyber Pirates – Protecting Credit and Debit Card Information
March 26 - Show Me the Money: Effective Franchisee Lead Generation Through Public Relations
March 18 - Are You Assuming Unnecessary Risks Associated With Franchisee Email Accounts?
March 18 - 2013 IFA Legal Symposium – Making the “Must-Do” Case For Attending
February 19 - The International Franchise Expo Set To Return to NYC in June
February 18 - The Time for Immigration Reform is Now
February 18 - “California or Bust!”
February 18 - IFA Leaders Unveil 2013 Economic Outlook for Franchising
February 18 - NFL and IFA Launch Franchising Boot Camp
February 18 - Franchising is First in Afghanistan and Tunisia
February 18 - Repositioning Your Franchise Model for Growth
February 18 - Training for New Efficiency Strategies
February 18 - Hiring Right–Corporate Values Must Match the Candidate’s Personality
February 18 - Using Video to Increase Online and Social Media Responses
January 28 - IFA’s Annual Convention—Pathway to Excellence
January 28 - IFA Marks One-Year Anniversary of Operation Enduring Opportunity
January 28 - The U.S. Commercial Service, Franchise Development’s Best Kept Secret
January 28 - What is Your Internal Ecommerce Strategy?
January 28 - Enhancing Communication Via Point of Sale Technology Improvements
January 28 - Implementing Safety and Health Training
January 28 - Thriving as a Seasonal Franchise
January 28 - Enhancing Franchisee Commitment: A Commitment to Success
January 28 - Lead Generation Tips for Franchise Trade Show Participants
January 22 - Guest Editorials—Leaders Making a Point, Making a Difference
January 22 - What Drives Growth?
January 22 - Business Leaders Give 2013 Outlook Mixed Reviews
January 22 - Congress 2013—New Committee Landscape
January 11 - PART 3: Franchise Advisory Boards and Councils: Mapping Your Future
January 11 - Networking for Success–Why Trade Shows Continue to Drive Franchise Leads
January 11 - Privacy Liability and New World Risks
January 9 - Veterans Counsel Veterans During SBA Conference in Richmond
January 9 - Driving the Growth of an Emerging Franchise
January 9 - Insurance Practices to Assist Your Business
January 9 - Financing Your International Development Program
January 9 - Are Your Profits Walking Out the Door?
January 8 - A Digital Marketing Solar System
January 2 - Tax Agreement Paves Way for Ongoing, Steady Franchise Growth in 2013
November 16 - Achieving Multi-Unit Development With the Right Developer Fit
November 16 - CFE Program Hits 1,500th Milestone
November 16 - Creating Opportunities for Our Nation’s Veterans
November 16 - Converting a Licensee or Dealer Into a Franchisee
November 16 - Coming to America: U.S. Immigration Laws and the Challenges Facing Immigrant Franchisees
November 16 - Developing a Successful International Program Through Master Franchising
November 16 - 7 Ways to Boost Your Trade Show Experience
November 15 - Coordinating Social Media Between Franchisees and Franchisors
November 15 - Tactics to Boost Social Media Results
November 15 - Creating and Building Your Mobile App From the Ground Up
November 15 - Low-Tech Tools Bring High-Value Rewards
November 15 - Getting Customers to Call or Click
November 15 - 2013: State Legislative Challenges and Opportunities
November 15 - IFA Updates Its Dues Structure to Meet the Needs of Members
November 15 - Franchise Growth Lags as Fiscal Cliff Threatens Expansion(2)
November 15 - 8 Most Common FLSA Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
November 15 - Snap-on’s Nicholas Pinchuk Addresses Closing Workforce Skills Gap
November 15 - Coming Through a Public Relations Crisis Successfully
November 15 - First in Country Franchise—Strategies to Get There
November 15 - Latin American Market Sizzles With U.S. Franchisors
November 15 - Franchising Delivers Consistency for Soccer Shots System
November 14 - Franchisees are Independent Contractors, But Not as Easy as “ABC” in Some States
November 14 - PART 2: Franchise Advisory Boards and Councils: Mapping Your Future
November 14 - Financing Strategies for Multi-Unit Operators(2)
November 13 - IFA Attends RNC and DNC Conventions Highlighting Franchising’s Role in the Economy
November 13 - FranPAC Reaches Historic $1 Million Mark– Now, Get Out to Vote
November 8 - IFA Supplier Forum Focuses on Maximizing Supplier Membership Value
November 8 - Taking Advantage of Facebook’s National-Local Tool
November 8 - Capitalizing on the Local Marketing Advantage
November 8 - The New FTC Business Opportunity Rule Makes Waves: Impact on Franchise Systems
November 8 - 10 Questions Franchise Tenants Should Ask Their Landlords
November 8 - Your Call Routing Needs An Upgrade
October 15 - Financing Strategies for Multi-Unit Operators
October 15 - The New FTC Business Opportunity Rule Makes Waves: Impact on Franchise Systems
October 2 - The Franchise Relations Committee Wants to Know What You Think
October 2 - The Ins and Outs of Contests and Promotions
September 12 - Developing an Effective Support Organization
September 12 - Creating Empowerment: Enabling Franchisees to be Heard
September 11 - IFA Partners With The U.S. Census Bureau To Increase Response Rates For The 2012 Economic Census
August 20 - Using Social Media and Other Technologies to Promote and Enhance Your Franchise Convention
August 20 - Developing Effective Convention Content for Your Audience
July 30 - Trying to Keep the Lights on for Our Economy
July 23 - Becoming Savvy on Commercial Real Estate Financing
July 10 - Leveraging Loyalty Programs to Retain Customers and Drive Sales
July 10 - Making the Most of Sales and Leasebacks
June 12 - The Franchise Community and SBA– Bridging the Entrepreneur Opportunity Gap
June 12 - Help Your Franchisees Implement Training Programs That Engage Their Employees
June 5 - Advancing in Today’s Lending Environment
June 5 - Tips for Tapping Into New Markets
May 23 - Franchise Business Index Up 0.5% In April - Improved Credit Access and Employment Growth Key Reasons for the Increase
May 8 - Franchise Sales Leads–An Evolutionary Tale
May 8 - Emerging Franchisors: What it Takes to Attract Multi-Unit Franchisees
May 8 - A VetFran Progress Report: Creating Opportunities for Veterans
May 8 - How to Create Multiple Revenue Streams for Franchisees Without Compromising Your Brand
May 8 - Filling a Niche–Franchises Open 24 Hours
May 1 - 12 Most Common I-9 Questions Revealed
May 1 - An Army of Qualified Business Owners
April 24 - Lower Costs, Accelerate Store Openings(2)
April 17 - Maximize Success and Minimize Mistakes on the Road to International Expansion
April 17 - Strategies for Keeping Your Business Alive and Growing in 2012
April 10 - Lower Costs, Accelerate Store Openings
April 10 - Growing Your Brand in the World’s Greatest City
April 3 - Channeling Real Estate Assets Into Expansion
April 3 - Qualifying Candidates—Matching Your Brand’s Culture and the Best Prospect
March 20 - Make Trade Shows an Important Part of 2012
March 20 - Strength in Numbers–Building a Culture Where Franchisees Embrace System Growth
March 13 - Workplace English and Citizenship Program Benefit Workers, Consumers and the Economy
March 13 - Finding the Right Credit Partner
March 6 - Legal Challenges Affecting Your Franchise: Taking the Proactive Approach
March 6 - To Be Successful in the Future, Learn From the Past
February 29 - Demographic Segmentation: Social Media In-A-Box
February 29 - Do You Have a Millennial Marketing Strategy?
February 29 - Ensuring Effective Two-Way Communications
February 29 - Franchise Executive Leadership Conference Boasts Renowned Business Speakers
February 29 - Summer Conference Season Heats Up To Advance Franchise Issues
February 29 - Understanding and Complying With Antitrust Law
February 29 - Understanding the Benefits and Challenges of Strategic Alliances
February 21 - IFA Web sites Provide New Windows of Information
February 21 - Getting Better Results From Your Franchisee Advisory Councils
February 21 - IFA’s Franchise Congress Dominates Congressional Recess Activities
February 21 - IFA Chairman and Franchise Executive Attend Obama Speech as Guests of House Speaker
February 21 - Winning Hockey Teams: Parallels Between Competitive Sports and Franchising
February 21 - Credit Access Issues Focus of 2011 Faegre & Benson Franchise Summit
February 21 - Five Steps to Set Expectations From the Start
February 21 - Franchise Congress Strikes Gold in California(2)
February 21 - IFA Adds New Department to Advance Strategic Initiatives and Strengthen Industry Relations
February 21 - Franchisees Can Build Their Local Networks via Blogging
February 21 - Ad Campaign Showcases Franchise Small Businesses as Proven Job Creators(2)
February 21 - IFA Chairman Addresses New Zealand Franchise Conference
February 21 - Extending Your Brand Into Foreign Markets
February 21 - Keeping the Master Franchisee-Franchisor Relationship in Optimum Working Order
February 21 - IFA Benchmarking Tool Garners Praise From Members on its Benefits
February 21 - New Unlimited Cyber Real Estate:They're Making More, But Should You Buy It?
February 17 - 25 Things to Avoid When Using Social Media for Franchise Development
February 17 - Canadian Immigration—Obtaining Visas for Employees of U.S. Franchises
February 17 - Anticipating the Questions and Meeting the Needs of Franchise Expo Goers
February 17 - Franchises Help Ease Customers’ Battle of the Bulge
February 17 - Making Marketing Ideas Work
February 17 - Educational Foundation’s highest honor, the William Rosenberg Leadership Award, was presented to Michael J. Roman, CFE
February 17 - What is New in Organic Searches?(3)
February 17 - Regulatory Card Check—Implications for the Franchise Industry
February 17 - IFA to Offer Enhanced Legislative Tracking to Members
January 24 - Putting the Right People in Place to Staff Your Franchise Expo Booth
January 17 - Conversion Franchising—The Ad-vantages of Adding it to Your Fran-chise System
January 17 - Social Media and You
January 9 - Guest Editorials—Having Our Say
January 9 - Taking Advantage of Green Business Alternatives
January 3 - Franchise Expo South: Networking Tips for Success
January 3 - Expanding Markets-Franchising in Viet Nam and Indonesia
December 21 - Lawsuit Challenging Labor Board Election Rules Supported by IFA
December 20 - Saving Money Via a New Approach to Voice Over Internet Protocol
December 20 - Franchise Tenants: Beware of Phantom Space and Landlords with 13-Inch Rulers
December 13 - Causes and Consequences of Business Disruption
December 13 - Push and Pull Marketing Strategies: Using Them to Your Advantage
December 6 - Is Your Marketing Dead, Undead or Barely Breathing?
December 6 - Ensuring Profitability Across Multiple Units
November 29 - PCI Compliance: What Your Franchise Should Know
November 29 - What is New in Organic Searches?
November 22 - Decoding Marketing Automation for Franchise Networks
November 22 - E-mail Marketing Strategies to Boost Awareness and Sales
November 15 - Implementing Effective Pay-Per-Click Advertising
November 15 - Strategic Planning for Financial Results
October 25 - Inaugural Year of IFA Franship Program Provides Insight Into Industry
October 25 - VetFran Program Reaching New Levels
October 18 - Attaining Milestones in a Downturn
October 18 - Navigating the Current Credit Markets
October 11 - IFA Supplier Forum Creates New Organizational Structure
October 11 - IFA Seeks Protective Language in Proposed E-Verify System Expansion
October 7 - September Jobs REPORT Highlights Need for Long-Term Tax Reform for Small Businesses
October 7 - IFA Calls on Congress To Pass Legislation Protecting Franchise Small Businesses From Union Organizing Campaigns
September 27 - VetFran Highlights Franchising During Military Conference
September 27 - Denver FBN Hosts First “Lending Boot Camp”
September 20 - Building a Robust Customer Relationship Management Strategy
September 20 - Food Truck Franchises Face Unique Challenges On and Off the Road
September 12 - Establishing a Strong Corporate Culture to Provide Franchisee Support
September 12 - Assessing Potential Political And Ethnic Conflicts
September 6 - IFA Public Affairs Conference: Just the Beginning
September 6 - Adapting the Approaches of Successful Internet Sites to Help Franchisees Connect With Lenders
August 30 - IFA Board Addresses Key Initiatives During Summer Meeting
August 30 - Veterans Recruitment, Finance and Health Care Reform Top Chicago Executive Forum Discussions
August 23 - IFA’s Annual Convention: Kicking Off Your Franchise’s Future
August 23 - Outlining Five Key Profit-Generating Areas
August 16 - Convention Video Coverage: Making It Count During and After Your Event
August 16 - Improving the Environment for Franchise Lending
August 8 - Matching Speakers to Your Program Agenda
August 8 - Ensure Your Convention Garners Strong Franchisee Participation
August 8 - Amended ICC Model International Franchise Contract is Problematic for Franchising
August 1 - Your Convention: Getting it On or Under Budget
August 1 - IFA, U.S. Conference of Mayors Partner to Promote Job-Creation
July 18 - IFA Franchise Congress Members Strengthen SBA, Lawmaker Ties
July 18 - FDA Menu Nutrition Labeling Requirements—Significant Changes Ahead
July 11 - FDA Menu Nutrition Labeling Requirements-Significant Changes Ahead
July 11 - IFA’s 2011 Public Affairs Conference Enlarges Franchising Policy Footprint
July 5 - The 10 Commandments of Facebook
July 5 - Using Location-Based Services to Get Customers
June 27 - Bringing Technology Into Your Lead Generation Arsenal
June 27 - IFA Benchmarking Tool Provides Value for Your Franchise
June 20 - For many franchisors, portals remain the most cost-effective method of lead generation and franchise sales
June 20 - Franchising World Q&A: IFA Chief Executive One Year Later
June 13 - Diversity in Hospitality Franchising: Providing Support for Minority Candidates
June 13 - Increasing Your Share of a Culturally Diverse Audience
June 6 - Diversity in Hospitality Franchising: Making Good Business Sense
June 6 - Diversity in Hospitality Franchising: Why It Matters
May 23 - IFA Addresses Restaurant Industry Leaders on Credit Access Challenge
May 23 - Turning Franchise Expo Leads Into Sales
May 16 - Background Checking–Your Other Social Media Policy
May 16 - IFA Marks its Ombudsman Program’s 10th Anniversary
May 9 - Strategies to Combat Employee Turnover
May 9 - Mentoring Franchisees for Multi-Unit Development
May 2 - Looking at Adding Another Brand as a Multi-Unit Franchisee
May 2 - Outside Capital: Why Seek it, What Types Exist and What’s Right for You?
April 25 - IFA VetFran Program Highlights
April 25 - From Military Veteran to Veteran Franchise Owner
April 25 - A Winning Franchise for Veterans
April 18 - Charting the Economic Impact of Franchising
April 18 - Snap-on Makes Military a Major Focus
April 12 - Franchise Congress Advocates Give Back
April 11 - IFA Veterans Program Surpasses 2,000 Mark
April 11 - 2011 Ushers in IFA Victories on Strategic Issues
April 4 - Is Your Marketing Aligned to Build Customer Relationships?
April 4 - Setting Your Franchise Apart— Discovery Day Strategies
March 28 - Where to Take Your Franchise
March 28 - Is Australia the Gateway to Expansion in the Pacific Rim?
March 28 - Best Practices for International Franchising: Be Aware of Cultural Differences
March 21 - Unleashing Marketing Creativity
March 21 - Keys to Success: How to Effectively Rebrand During a Recession
March 14 - Four Questions to Consider Before You Go International
March 14 - Dealing With the Complexities of International Expansion
March 7 - Where to Take Your Franchise in 2011
March 7 - The Shifting Sales Paradigm: Private Equity, Multi-Unit Developers, Joint Ventures
February 24 - Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner
February 24 - Hall of Fame Award Winner
February 24 - Bonny LeVine Award Winner
February 24 - Ronald E. Harrison Award Winner
February 24 - Foundation Honors Leonard Swartz
February 24 - Women’s Franchise Committee Honors Dina Dwyer-Owens, CFE With Crystal Compass
February 24 - Jenna Barber Awarded Irl Marshall CFE Scholarship at IFA Convention
February 24 - Web-based Benchmarking Tool to Premiere During IFA Annual Convention
February 24 - Refranchising: Making it Work for You
February 24 - Franchise Businesses Poised for Higher Growth in 2011
February 24 - Site Selection–Key Aspects for Franchisors to Consider
February 24 - Creating Meeting Content That Soars
February 24 - Reacting, Responding and Preparing for Negative Social Media Postings
February 24 - Encouraging Brand Compliance on Social Media
February 24 - Utilizing Tax-Favored Financing for Store Remodeling
February 24 - Small-Business Loan Guarantees Hit a Record
February 22 - What to Look for When Hiring Franchise Salespeople
February 22 - Iowa Upholds its Assessment of Income Tax on Out-of-State Franchises
February 7 - Seeking Sales in New Markets
February 7 - Taste of Franchising Event
February 7 - IFA’s Annual Convention Welcomes You
January 27 - IFA Annual Convention Raises Your Educational Quotient
January 27 - Qualified Prospects Fuel West Coast Expo, Next Up Miami Beach
January 21 - Taking Charge of Multi-Unit Income Statement Management
January 21 - A Win-Win Approach to the Modernization of Franchised Facilities
January 21 - Known By the Company You Keep (or Sue)
January 14 - When Navigating Rough Waters, Mind the Sails
January 14 - Franchising World Magazine Celebrates its 25th Anniversary
January 14 - The IFA Franship Program Moving Forward Through Giving Back
January 10 - Franchising in the Current Credit Market
January 10 - Five Must-Do Franchise Support Tactics
January 10 - Social Media: Has it Lived up to The Hype?
January 3 - Improve Closing Ratios, Award Better Qualified Franchisees
January 3 - Growth and Cost-cutting for Today’s Franchise
January 3 - Twitter: Are You Listening?
December 17 - Ensuring Financial Strength to Support Growth Initiatives
December 17 - Understanding and Beating Benchmarks on Your Recruitment Web site
December 17 - Attracting Early Retirees to Your Franchise
December 10 - Is In-House Financing an Option for The Future of Franchising?
December 8 - Looking Ahead to the 112th Congress
December 3 - Now That the 2010 Midterm Elections are Over, It’s Time to Plan for 2012
November 23 - Sponsorship Programs Lift Your Bottom Line
November 23 - Avoiding Convention Planning Nightmares
November 23 - IFA Annual Convention Delivers Maximum ROI
November 23 - 500 Industry Leaders Tell Lawmakers “Franchising Counts”
November 23 - Community Commitment Safeguards Franchising Industry
November 23 - Maximize Your Marketing Results in A Down Economy
November 23 - Integrating Your Compliance Program
November 23 - Attracting Veteran-Franchisees to Your System
November 23 - Convenience Retailer Employs Franchising to Expand the Brand
November 23 - West Coast Expo Fuels Attendance
November 22 - First Franchising Census Report Highlights Industry’s Economic Role
November 18 - Success in Washington Takes Time. But it’s Worth the Wait
November 18 - Planning Your Meetings: Trends You Need To Know
November 18 - Convention Budgeting Best Practices
October 1 - Selling Franchises Online: Demystifying the Process
October 1 - Boosting Social Media Traffic: Who Goes There?
October 1 - Achieving Consistency in Cross-Channel Marketing
October 1 - Using GIS for Local-Market Penetration, Winning Strategies
October 1 - Use Your Story to Capture the Jury
October 1 - Making Automated Royalty Payments Work for Your Franchise
October 1 - Know Your Candidates
October 1 - WANT LEVERAGE? Multi-Unit Franchisees Deliver Substantial Savings
October 1 - Updating Your Marketing Plan
October 1 - International Development: How to Get From Here to There
October 1 - Aging Baby Boomers: The Effect on Franchising
October 1 - Can Social Media Sell A Franchise?
October 1 - Convention Planning: Building the Volunteer Team
October 1 - Finding Opportunities in Challenging Times
June 25 - Franchising World: The Industry's Best Information Source
January 1 - Capturing Your Share of the World’s Growing Market