The perseverance of the franchise community is on trial. As Congress considers H.R. 842/S. 420, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, an unwanted Executive agency development poses another unnecessary challenge for franchise businesses and the millions of workers they employ.
As a franchisor, you know how important vendors are to your business’s success. They supply everything from components for your products to office supplies and business services. However, the more vendors you engage, the more managing your vendors becomes like “herding cats.”
Matt Haller, President and CEO of the International Franchise Association, released the following statement.
In franchising, consistency is crucial, yet new franchisees may have difficulty preserving the brand’s image. Customers, on the other hand, want consistent customer service. If you want to take advantage of the sales growth predicted by the IFA Economic Outlook[1] for Franchising 2021, you will need help.
Franchise experts urge Congressional leaders to provide clarification on joint employer provision in the PRO Act
Jyoti Sarolia, Principal at Ellis Hospitality that owns and operates seven hotel properties in California testified today in the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee (HELP) on behalf of the International Franchise Association (IFA) in strong opposition to the “Protecting the Right to Organize Act” (PRO Act) as it puts the very existence of franchise businesses in jeopardy.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) and Franchise Update Media announce their partnership on the 2021 Franchise Leadership & Development Conference (FLDC).
CEO and Owner of four FASTSIGNS locations in the Dallas area, Mark Glenn, testified today in the U.S. House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Regulations.
Your community is different from any other in America. It’s true that most places have grocery stores, schools, and a post office. And just about all of them have swimming pools, parks, and trails. But there’s only 1 town or city in the entire country with the exact people and culture of your community. And the unique feeling there truly sets you apart from the rest.