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: Paul Davis Restoration

This week's #FranchiseeFriday goes to Gordon Bergen of Paul Davis Restoration!
You can find more info about Paul Davis Restoration Inc. at https://www.franchise.org/paul-davis-restoration-franchise

 

With over 350 franchised units, Paul Davis
September 15, 2017
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

Restoration 1 Franchisee Friday

Happy #FranchiseeFriday to Alfonso Masso and Francisco Burciaga, who went straight from being students to bosses by way of franchising with @Restoration1Headquarters! 

You can find more information on Restoration 1 athttps://www.franchise.org/rest
September 08, 2017
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

The Importance of Community Engagement for Franchising

Incoming IFA Chairman Liam Brown of Marriott International, a 2016 Franchising Gives Back Awards Silver Winner, and Melissa Flood, leader of the company's social impact work, discuss franchising's role as a community leader.

 

By Liam Brown and
September 05, 2017
Spotlight on People
Franchising World

Franchisee Friday: Caring Transitions

As Caring Transitions very first franchisee, Bruce Treadway loves the work/life balance that being a small business owner gives him. Happy#FranchiseeFriday, Bruce! 

For more information about Caring Transitions, visit http://franchise.org/caring-t
August 25, 2017
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

5 reasons you should be at FranTech

1. Innovative Speakers

Get advice from professionals in the industry. This year, you'll learn from Mitch Joel, Digital Marketing Expert/President of Mirium, Bryon Stephens, President and Chief Development Officer of Marco’s Pizza, and Mike Rotond
August 23, 2017
News Round-Up

Franchisee Spotlight – Q&A with Mickey Chance of Golden Corral

What is your background?  What did you do before owning your two Golden Corral restaurants?

I opened my first restaurant in Durham, NC in 1969.  It was a steakhouse and pizza place.  I converted the steakhouse to a calabash seafood restaurant in t
August 23, 2017
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

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