Year-end is Almost Here; Is Your Franchise Prepared?

As the end of the year approaches, it’s important to make sure that your payroll year-end information is up to date. To prepare for 2022, there are numerous steps for year-end payroll reporting and taxation that can help keep your information organized and accurate.

Jersey Mike’s Substantial Commitment to Giving

In 2010, 11 Dallas/Ft. Worth Jersey Mike’s Subs locations banded together to create a co-op, deciding to use their community relationships to make a difference. These local business owners decided to partner with well-known Dallas based charity, Wipe Out Kids Cancer, to create a month-long fundraiser. The locations provided a free sub with a donation to the charity, which raised $50,000 in one month.

2022 Exhibit Hall Floor Plan

Thinking about exhibiting at IFA 2022? See which booth spaces are still available!

TIPS FOR EMERGING FRANCHISE BRANDS

Interested in taking the leap into franchising your brand? The CEO of BODYBAR Pilates shares his experience.

BUILDING A FOUNDATION OF SUPPORT: 3 PIECES OF ADVICE FOR EMERGING FRANCHISORS

How Transblue, a Seattle-based premier outdoor project management company, opened 13 new franchises during the pandemic and is continuing to grow nationwide.

HOW FRANCHISING IS HELPING PIONEER AN EMERGING INDUSTRY

The CEO of medical franchise QC Kinetix shares how his team keeps the sizzle from fizzling in a high growth field.

Cleaning Authority CARES

Franchises are diverse: only ¼ of franchises are quick service restaurants. The vast majority provide myriad other services, such as child care, fitness, wellness, or home care services. One such company is The Cleaning Authority. Recognizing that more than 52 million people across North America experience food insecurity, and of those 16 million are under the age of 18, The Cleaning Authority is partnering with local communities to make a difference.

International Franchise Association Supports Veteran Entrepreneurs Act of 2021

On behalf of the International Franchise Association (IFA), the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide, I write you in strong support of your legislation, the Veteran Entrepreneurs Act of 2021. This legislation would support and expand veteran ownership of franchises during a challenging time for business owners everywhere, and I commend you for your leadership on behalf of those who have bravely served our country.

IFA Webinar Recap on Biden Administration’s Vaccination Mandate

Following the announcement of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) of the Biden Administration’s vaccination mandate rule – and the federal court’s ruling temporarily blocking the rule – IFA held a webinar on November 10th for IFA members to learn exactly where the vaccine and testing mandate stands and how franchise employers should be preparing. Communicating the details of the rule as well as where it currently stands is time sensitive as the rule went into effect when it was released on November 5th with the first deadline for employers only 30 days away on December 5th.

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