San Jose, Ca. – The International Franchise Association’s (IFA) Open for Opportunity Roadshow stop in San Jose wrapped up yesterday afternoon after a back-of-house tour of a local franchise and a roundtable discussion with community leaders and elected officials on the opportunities provided to California workers through franchising.
The digital edition of the Spring/Summer ’22 Franchise Opportunities Guide
June may be Women’s History Month, but the International Franchise Association works year-round to support women entrepreneurs through our Women’s Franchise Network. This network, led by the Women’s Franchise Committee, was created to foster local networks and develop relationships with female franchising professionals so that they can discuss common issues, share ideas and offer solutions to the unique challenges that come from being a woman in business.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today led 16 business groups in urging Congress and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to work together to preserve the FTC’s Franchise Rule, which is under its 10-year review. In letters to the U.S. House and Senate commerce committees, the industry groups detail how the Franchise Rule helps promote business ownership and support economic growth.
When it comes to selecting a franchise opportunity to partner with, there are a lot of factors to take into consideration. It’s a big decision and making sure you’re partnering with the right franchise can be a daunting task. Every industry has a number of brands that will be competing for you as a franchisee, and it is important to partner with one that gives you the best chance at success.
IFA’s Marketing, Development, & Technology Toolkit is the key to unlocking your brand’s potential. Within this toolkit, you’ll find proven marketing approaches, development and operation strategies that create sustainable success, and technology innovations for explosive growth. The toolkit is designed to educate franchise professionals and equip you with the knowledge and contribute to future success. The following pages showcase five IFA supplier member companies providing resources and insights that, if fully utilized and implemented, will assist in improving your company’s efficiencies, and positively impact your business’ bottom line. This toolkit is essential reading for the future of your brand!
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today announced eight new congressional endorsements in the 2022 midterm election cycle, naming three U.S. Senators and five U.S. House members as “Friends of Franchising.”
If the past couple of years have taught us anything, it’s that owning a business does not have to mean being glued to a desk or stuck inside a traditional storefront. In fact, the best option for some franchise owners is to find a home-based business or a business model that encourages you to bring your product and services directly to customer locations.
IFA’s 2022 Marketing, Development, and Technology Toolkit.