FranBlog

By and For the Franchise Community

Our FranBlog includes the best of franchise success stories from around the world. These personal accounts help you learn directly from the collective experiences of IFA’s franchise community.     

Choose from a list of topics and read personal stories of challenge and success.  Pick up helpful tips on franchising.  Get marketing ideas for small business.  Explore and discover the franchise community from within the franchise community.

Franchisee Friday: Rick Ohle of Sport Clips

Happy #FranchiseeFriday to Rick Ohle of Sport Clips Haircuts! “After leaving a long-time career in health care, I evaluated and considered the next chapter in my career journey. I became increasingly interested in the franchise industry and the oppor
April 07, 2017
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

IFA’s Legal Symposium Celebrates 50 Years

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March 31, 2017
Event Coverage
Franchising World

Franchisee Spotlight: Scooter's coffee Q&A

The “Franchise Spotlight Q & A” series continues with our special guest, Travis Rhoades. Rhoades owns six Scooter’s Coffee locations around Sioux Falls, S.D., with his wife, Kristen. Rhoades is committed to bringing the Scooter’s brand to his communi
March 30, 2017
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

Franchisee Friday: Jay Pond and the freedom of franchising.

Happy #FranchiseeFriday to Jay Pond of Mr. Transmission! “I value the relationships I have built with the many customers in the area and being able to provide them with quality, reliable service they can count on. I also enjoy being able to create a
March 17, 2017
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

Franchise Ownership – Your Pot of Gold at the End of Your Dead-End Job

If the only thing you're green with this St. Patrick’s Day is envy for those around you who seem to be taking advantage of the uptick in the economy, this may just be your lucky year. Did you resolve to get out of a dead-end job and go to work for yo
March 16, 2017
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

Franchisee Friday: Mike Richey Answers "Why Franchising?"

Happy #FranchiseeFriday to Mike Richey of Golden Corral! “The structure given to business owners as part of a franchise system is far superior to what you get running an independent business. Golden Corral has great systems and processes in place to
March 10, 2017
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

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