Tips on How to Responsibly Navigate a Growing Franchise

What are three things new franchisees should be prepared to address in their first year of business?  

IFA Congratulates Former Chairman Jim Amos As New Leader of National Center for Policy Analysis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-460-8365 mhaller@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA CONGRATULATES FORMER CHAIRMAN JIM AMOS AS NEW LEADER OF NATIONAL CENTER FOR POLICY ANALYSIS WASHINGTON, Feb 25- International Franchise Association President & CEO Robert Cresanti released the following statement today congratulating former IFA Chairman and IFA Hall of Fame […]

Communicating the Positive Message of Franchising

The franchising community must tell its story to stave off significant threats.



 



By Aziz Hashim, IFA Chair



There is nearly universal agreement that the average American worker’s future looks bleak, particularly in low-income rural and urban

Texas Lawmakers Highlight Work Ahead on Joint Employer

A primary topic of discussion at #IFA2016 has been the franchise industry’s response to attempts by U.S. federal regulators to impose a new definition of “joint employer” on the nation’s small business owners and upend the franchise business model. At the Opening General Session on Sunday, convention attendees were welcomed by two Texas lawmakers who have been champions for the franchise industry in Congress: Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas).

Evaluating Potential Marketing Partners? Ask for Their Marketing Disclosure Document

Prospective franchisees dive deep into your FDD before buying. It’s time franchisors follow that due diligence example by reviewing agency’s marketing disclosure documents when exploring new or reviewing current relationships.

Fixed vs. Floating Rates: Can Your Loan Rate Help Business Growth?

Any franchise operator looking for credit needs to make sure he is getting the right deal, not just the “best” deal.  

The Importance of a Well-Defined Hiring Process

Want a record year for your franchise brand? Start with the right hiring practices that will increase your chances of finding the right candidates and save your business time, money and resources.

IFA Issues Statement on President Obama’s FY 2017 Budget Proposal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-460-8356 Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA ISSUES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMA’S FY 2017 BUDGET PROPOSAL WASHINGTON, Feb 10- International Franchise Association President & CEO Robert Cresanti issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s fiscal year 2017 budget proposal, which includes […]

Franchisors and the FCPA: Balancing Compliance Risk and Cost Concerns

The federal government is increasingly seeking to impose liability on corporations for the acts of third parties, such as distributors, subsidiaries and franchisees.

The Secrets to Successful Franchise Hiring

One of the greatest challenges that franchisees face is staffing up their locations and training new employees. Hiring managers need to hire employees who are engaging and unique to provide memorable customer service. And, they need to hire hundreds

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