Finding a Company that Encourages Employees to Affect Change

Companies that place trust and autonomy in its staff can experience tremendous success while keeping employees engaged and motivated on a daily basis.

How to Succeed When Your Biggest Challenge is Unpredictability

Make the proper adjustments that fit your business’ needs to handle any type of scenario and you can “weather the storm.”

Franchise Execs: Are You a Shepherd or an Ostrich?

Franchise brands face risks around every corner. From the federal government shifting rules about employment to weather patterns impacting commodity prices, franchise executives need to keep a sharp eye to recognize risks and even sharper wits to determine what risks can be mitigated.

Measure Now Member of IFA & VetFran; To Offer Franchise Discount to Veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Measure, the Drone as a Service® company, proudly announces its membership in the International Franchise Association (IFA) and VetFran, joining the ranks of professionals who are fully committed to franchise excellence. As one of the nation’s leading commercial operators of drones, Measure is now able to offer aspiring qualified franchisees a unique, comprehensive […]

Five Tips to Improve the Customer Experience

Learn how to turn customer service into a channel for learning, empathy, and action, in order to help franchise teams switch from playing dodge to owning the customer experience.

From Small-Business Owner to Franchise CEO: Expanding the Brand While Keeping the Pulse of Day-to-Day Operations

As the leader of a growing franchise organization, your role is ever changing. Many hats will be worn over time as the brand is built. Franchising is a tried and true method for accelerated growth; however, going from being a small-business owner to serving as the CEO of a multi-unit franchise brand is no easy transition.

Building a Strong and Lasting Franchise Brand Begins at Home

A franchise’s strategy for future growth will not focus just on expanding the system but will also grow its base of company stores.

Get the Biggest Bang for your Buck! Become an Active Member of IFA’s Supplier Forum

The Supplier Forum Advisory Board serves to represent all suppliers within IFA and help further the association’s mission to protect, enhance and promote franchising. there is no better way for suppliers to show their commitment than by becoming and maintaining their membership in the International Franchise Association. 

Iraq: An Untapped Gold Mine

Qualified Iraqi investors are looking to make deals.

Are Employers Being Blacklisted from Doing Business with the Government?

The Obama Administration’s onerous new requirements are deterring many franchisees from doing business with the federal government and reducing the products and services available.

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