The International Franchise Association (IFA) and IFA Foundation today celebrated the introduction of a Resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives commemorating the 30th anniversary of the VetFran program. The resolution was introduced by Reps. Barry Moore (AL-02) and Mike Levin (CA-49) to honor VetFran’s work to educate both veterans and franchisors about the unique match between the skills and aptitude of entrepreneurial veterans and the demands and opportunities of being a franchisee.
There are few things more rewarding than running your own business. Being the business owner puts you in charge and creates opportunities that can’t be matched. Imagine having the freedom to manage your own time, utilize your skills, and benefit from your hard work to secure your financial future.
NerdsToGo is an Executive Model Business Management Franchise opportunity in an industry that has been fragmented for years and has only one national competitor (Geek Squad), who is a subsidiary of a single big-box retail chain (Best Buy).
The International Franchise Association’s (IFA) Open for Opportunity Roadshow stop in Philadelphia and Wilmington wrapped up this afternoon at Rita’s Franchise Company headquarters, where local franchisees, business leaders, and elected officials gathered to discuss the state of the franchise sector, how to strengthen it, and how to attract more aspiring business owners to become franchisees.
When the pandemic resulted in limited contact and stretched staff, most businesses’ customer service experiences suffered! One great solution to improve your customer service experiences is through a 24/7 live answering service.
In new comments submitted to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on the “Deceptive or Unfair Earnings Claims” rulemaking, the International Franchise Association (IFA) urged the Commission to exclude franchised businesses from duplicate and potentially conflicting regulatory requirements under the proposed rule.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today announced five new congressional endorsements in the 2022 midterm election cycle, naming U.S. Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) and Reps. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Richard Hudson (R-NC), Kurt Schrader (D-OR), and Drew Ferguson (R-GA) as “Friends of Franchising.”
According to IFA’s 2022 Labor Challenges Report, quality of labor is the most important recruiting challenge facing franchises today. 87.6% of survey participants reported franchisees having trouble finding skilled workers, with 21% having openings for skilled workers they had difficulty filling.
In honor of National Small Business Week, the International Franchise Association (IFA) recognized the 775,000 local franchise small businesses it represents and their commitment to creating opportunities for underserved individuals, uplifting the communities where they operate, and serving as an engine for economic growth and upward mobility.