21st Century Technology Attracts 21st Century CRIMINALS

Although non-existent several decades ago, electronic crime now costs businesses across the globe hundreds of billions of dollars each year. The dramatic increase in the Internet’s importance has provided many valuable tools to entrepreneurs, but it has also made them more vulnerable to bad actors.

Disruptive Technology: Opportunities, Threats or Distractions?

Disruption from within your organization is better than disruption from external forces.

iBeacons: How They Work and How They Can Increase Leads for Franchise Brands

iBeacon technology is quickly evolving and authenticating the way franchise brands are interacting with their customers.

IFA Welcomes New Team Members to Help Meet Growing Challenges and Opportunities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA WELCOMES NEW TEAM MEMBERS TO HELP MEET GROWING CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES   WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2014—The International Franchise Association announced the addition of new staff members to its conferences, communications and marketing departments and […]

IFA-Opposed NLRB Nominee Withdrawn by White House

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-460-8356 Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA-OPPOSED NLRB NOMINESS WITHDRAWN BY WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2014—International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira released the statement below following the White House announcement that President Obama is withdrawing Sharon Block’s nomination for the […]

Five Ways Franchisees Can Increase Their Profitability

Demonstrating your value to a community by discussing industry-specific topics provides potential customers a sense of security when they seek out your business or products.

Three Reasons to Own a Cruise Franchise

Owning a cruise franchise like CruiseOne is a rewarding home-based business venture because you help people travel the world and create lifelong memories. If you are passionate about travel, have an entrepreneurial spirit and are a people-person, tha

IFA’s Kevin Blanchard Appointed to U.S. Small Business Administration Advisory Committee of Veterans Business Affairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA’S KEVIN BLANCHARD APPOINTED TO U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF VETERANS BUSINESS AFFAIRS WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2014 —The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has appointed IFA Educational Foundation’s Research & Strategic Initiatives Coordinator Kevin Blanchard […]

Privacy, Data, Security and A Reinvigorated India — An Excellent Opportunity for Franchise Investment

India has seen massive growth and has emerged as one of the most important markets for foreign investors.


Why You Should Recruit Veterans as Franchisees

Veterans understand and appreciate the ability to work hard to create their own financial success. 

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