Since the beginning of the pandemic, COVID-19 testing has been a hot commodity that has only highlighted the growing demand for lab services that are often filled by lab franchises. According to new study conducted by Research Dive, the global laboratory testing market will grow from $177 billion in 2019 revenue to nearly $289 billion by the end of 2027, with North America accounting for more than 38 percent of the global rapid diagnostics market.
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Have you ever imagined what opening a franchise during a pandemic looked like? COVID-19 has tested and challenged businesses in unprecedented ways and, while many industries may continue to struggle, franchising gives us an opportunity to not only survive, but thrive in 2021.
For potential and established franchise owners, the COVID-19 pandemic has taught many valuable lessons. The biggest key for businesses both now and moving forward is to continue to adapt and innovate in order to best serve their clients.
My business looks different today than how it looked a year ago. At the beginning of 2020, I had a thriving business, multiple locations, stable financial growth and plans to expand even further.
At the beginning of the pandemic, cruise franchises suffered a perfect public relations storm. They were blamed as the cause of the virus’s entry into the United States and labeled “super spreaders”, with BBC News reporting that of the 3,711 passengers onboard the now famous Diamond Princess, at least 621 were infected. Soon after, the entire travel and leisure industry ground to a halt. With things still looking grim, today we’re examining why we believe cruise franchises will make it through the pandemic.
In today’s rapidly changing business climate, especially those serving the general public, corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs are no longer an added benefit. They are a requirement.
The franchise industry looks a little different this year, doesn’t it? COVID-19 has tested and challenged businesses in unprecedented ways and, while many industries may continue to struggle, franchising has an opportunity to continue to survive and thrive.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released the following statement supporting the bipartisan COVID-19 relief proposal unveiled today in Congress: “This bipartisan proposal is a strong framework for small business relief that Congress can and should pass before the holidays,” said Matt Haller, IFA Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs.
The IFA Technology Toolkit is essential reading for your next strategy session. In this toolkit, we’ve highlighted different strategies surrounding technology that are sure to positively impact your company. The Toolkit features five IFA supplier companies, each offering key insights to help your brand grow and evolve.