Almost halfway through 2016, legislative challenges still await the franchise industry before the year’s end. IFA is already making proactive and defensive plans for 2017, including the possibility of new joint employer legislation.
There are many questions to ask before you spend time and money seeking a license for a country and certainly before you make an agreement.
It is not easy but with research, diligence, creativity, and flexibility, it is possible to bring consistency and core identities to varied markets around the globe by localizing your brand.
Almost three-quarters of the 80 million Millennials in the U.S. say they want to be entrepreneurs, and most of them are perfect candidates for buying franchises, but almost no one’s marketing to them.
Far-reaching measure’s impact also affects overtime pay, union organizing efforts. Franchisees urged to join industry push against measures in Washington, D.C. Sept. 13-14.
Your brand will need to make adjustments out of respect and necessity, but the core of the company should remain the same.
Success in selecting international franchisee candidates means avoiding many common mistakes. Begin with these essential criteria but be sure to also take your time, be careful, follow your process and don’t cut corners.
IFA CEO Robert Cresanti: Franchising’s tremendous impact on communities is a global phenomenon. Similar to the United States, franchising is helping economies grow by creating new, better and safer businesses at an astounding pace in dozens of countries.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-460-8356 Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA’S INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR APPOINTED TO INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Josh Merin, CFE, director of International Affairs at the International Franchise Association, was appointed to serve on the United States Department of Commerce and United States Trade Representative’s […]
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