Trends in Text and Email Marketing

Franchise organizations have been using email and text messages for years as part of the marketing mix. Text — both short message service or SMS and multimedia messaging service or MMS — and email are still incredibly effective, but as technology and the regulatory environment continue to change, it’s always wise to review best practices.

The Benevolent Business Leader: The New Look of Today’s Future Franchisees

This is a feel-good story about the emergence of the “benevolent business leader” and social entrepreneurship, a fast-growing movement that is showing up for brands with a mission, to not only find the opportunity for growth, but also those seeking to fill a charitable-shaped hole that completes their story.

Redesign Your Site Selection Process to Expedite Finding and Closing New Sites

How making changes over time can maximize efficiencies and brand development without shocking the entire system.

Making Site Visits Effective

Shared expertise can make franchising greater and be your system’s greatest asset.

IFA and NCSA Work Together for Cyber Security

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 Jenna Weisbord, 202-662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA AND NCSA WORK TOGETHER FOR CYBER SECURITY WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2014—In support of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the International Franchise Association has partnered with the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) to reach and educate […]

IFA Educational Foundation Launches Young Entrepreneurs in Franchising Global Competition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gionne Jones, IFA, 202-662-0772 gjones@franchise.org IFA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION LAUNCHES YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS IN FRANCHISING GLOBAL COMPETITION WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2014 — The International Franchise Association’s Educational Foundation (IFAEF) is pleased to announce the launch of the Young Entrepreneurs In Franchising Global Competition, a contest targeting students […]

IFA Lawsuit Against Discriminatory Provisions of Seattle Minimum Wage Law Moves Forward in U.S. District Court

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matt Haller, 202-460-8356 Jenna Weisbord, (202) 662-0766 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org IFA LAUNCHES LAWSUIT AGAINST DISCRIMINATORY PROVISIONS OF SEATTLE MINIMUM WAGE LAW MOVES FORWARD IN U.S. DISTRICT COURT SEATTLE, Oct. 17, 2014 – In court filings this week, the International Franchise Association provided new details in […]

Monterrey, Mexico: Receptive to US Brands

Monterrey, Mexico has been described as the most Americanized city outside the US.  


US Franchise Trade Mission Kicks Off in Mexico City

Trade Mission participants gathered at the US Embassy in Mexico City.

FRANCHISE COMPLIANCE: A Light at the End of the Tunnel

Compliance issues in a franchise system tend to have a snowball effect — it can start with something fairly minor like not attending convention, but it doesn’t take long before the infractions get bigger. And, if the franchisor looks the other way, eventually it will be enforcing only compliance on royalty payments.

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