How to Increase Franchise Opportunities for Women

Having a franchise network and corporate team comprised 100 percent of women has shaped MODE and contributed to its ongoing success, as well as the importance of extending opportunities to women in franchising. 

IFA Kicks Off 2016 @OurFranchise Campaign and Tour at PostNet in Denver, Colorado

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-460-8356 Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA Kicks Off 2016 @OurFranchise Campaign and Tour at PostNet in Denver, Colorado Cresanti Highlights Franchising’s Agenda for Growth and Opportunity in Nationwide Tour WASHINGTON, July 19 – International Franchise Association (IFA) President and CEO […]

IFA Supports Growing Bipartisan Opposition to Labor Department Overtime Regulation on Business Owners

WASHINGTON, July 14—The International Franchise Association, the world’s largest organization representing franchise businesses, thanks Congressman Kurt Schrader (D-OR) for introducing the Overtime Reform Enhancement Act, which would lessen the impact of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final overtime rule by gradually phasing in its increases to the salary exemption level. Congressman Schrader’s legislation demonstrates […]

Maximizing ROI of Face-to-Face Communication to Fuel Lead Generation

Whether it’s to increase brand awareness, meet realistic potential prospects to start the conversion process, or to seal the deal with a prospect, expos provide the ideal face-to-face environment.

The Science of Business: Lessons Learned from a Second Career in Franchising

Launching a franchise system is a decision not to be taken lightly. But thorough research, a strong leadership team and a commitment to franchisor franchisee relations can offer your concept a bright future.

A Real Peach: IFA and AAHOA Team to Push Proactive Joint-Employer Legislation in Georgia

The IFA and Asian American Hotel Owners Association’s combined efforts to educate federal and state lawmakers about the impact of the joint-employer rule on franchising have yielded significant dividends to make the regulatory landscape more secure for franchise businesses.

Five Key Tips for Women and Minorities Seeking Franchise Ownership

The only real challenge for prospective owners is finding the opportunity that suits you best. Top tips for women and minorities considering franchise business ownership.

Franchisee Friday, Al Fisher, Valpak

Al Fisher is the owner of the Southern Virginia territory of Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons. Currently, 470,000 homes receive consumer savings through Al Fisher’s Valpak mailings. Fisher has extensive experience in marketing, sal

IFA Applauds Subcommittee Moves to Protect Small Business Owners from Controversial NLRB rulings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA Applauds Subcommittee Moves to Protect Small Business Owners from Controversial NLRB rulings  WASHINGTON, July 7 — IFA President & CEO Robert Cresanti released the statement below following the passage of the U.S. House […]

IFA, U.S. Chamber Issue Joint Employer Decision Report

Changing the joint-employer policy is applying tension to franchisor-franchisee relationships. A new IFA-U.S. Chamber of Commerce report could be an important entry into the policy debate in Washington, D.C. and around the country as IFA seeks a permanent solution to protect franchise businesses from undeserved liability for another firm’s workers.

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