Federal, State or Local Minimum Wage: Which Applies?

Unsure about wage rules that affect your employees? Consider consulting experienced counsel or HR professionals to ensure that your pay practices comply.

Why Veterans Should Consider Owning a Franchise

There are numerous opportunities for transitioning servicemembers to use the skills they acquired during their time in the service. Consider owning a franchise. It could be the right path for you.

On Memorial Day, and Every Day, Give Back to Those Who Serve

2016 Franchising Gives Back Winner provides advice for partnering with charities serving our fallen heroes, active military, and their families.



 



By Tabbassum Mumtaz



Each year as we approach Memorial Day, May 29, many stop to consider how

Franchisee Friday: Seth Goodman

Congratulations to Seth Goodman, our Franchisee for the week! “I’ve always wanted to own my own business but knew that I would need support and mentorship to help fill my weaknesses – franchising provided this for me. I’m not great at working with te

IFA Names New Leader for FranPAC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA Names New Leader for FranPAC WASHINGTON, May 16—International Franchise Association today announced Leah Shimp Vass has been named Associate Director of Government Relations. Leah will be responsible for elevating FranPAC, IFA’s political action committee, as the association continues to […]

IFA Praises Regulatory Reform Bill to Ease Burden on America™s Franchise Owners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA Praises Regulatory Reform Bill to Ease Burden on America’s Franchise Owners WASHINGTON, May 17—The International Franchise Association, representing more than 733,000 franchise businesses across the country, supported a package of regulatory reform bills ahead of committee markup today. S. […]

Venturing Into Business Ownership with an Express Franchise

The entrepreneurial spirit isn’t something embodied by every man and woman. It’s only for the bold. And owning a business isn’t just about development of wealth and personal gain, it’s about the construction of a legacy that bears your name. This is

IFA Statement on White House Cybersecurity Executive Order

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA Statement on White House Cybersecurity Executive Order  WASHINGTON, May 11—International Franchise Association Chief Legal Officer & Chief of Staff Elizabeth Taylor released the statement below following President Trump’s Executive Order on cybersecurity, calling it a positive step:  […]

Want Repeat Customers? An Email Marketing Lesson From Firehouse Subs

Using email marketing to inspire loyalty at every stage of the customer journey can lead to better results.

Bridging the Generation Gap

When starting any new job, the first thing that comes to mind is “How do I get ahead?” The younger generation comes out of college ready to take on the workforce and hungry for more.

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