People & News: April 15-30

Get up to date on the latest news in the franchise community.

Cresanti’s Corner: Get the Recognition You Deserve for Hiring Veterans

The IFA Foundation’s VetFran program has partnered with the U.S. Department of Labor’s HIRE Vets Medallion Program.

Eileen Huntington Wins IFA Entrepreneur of the Year

First presented in 1992, this award is given to an individual who exemplifies the “entrepreneurial spirit” that franchising represents. Huntington Learning Centers CEO Eileen Huntington and her husband Ray opened their first location in 1977.

Who Won The 2018 Franchisee Of The Year Awards?

IFA honored 58 of the top-performing franchisees at the 2018 Franchisee of the Year Awards, held during the Franchise Action Network Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

IFA 2019 Preview: Together Like Family

Mark your calendar for Feb. 24-27 in Las Vegas.

Talk to Me: Good Communication as a Business Strategy

By providing consistent, quality communication and field support, the franchisor creates a reservoir of good will.

Robert Cresanti Named IFA President & CEO

The International Franchise Association Board of Directors named Robert Cresanti President & CEO to lead the largest organization that represents franchisors, franchisees and suppliers.


Purchasing Cooperatives: Opportunities and Challenges

Purchasing cooperatives present significant benefits to their owners and to the franchise systems that are fortunate to benefit from the expertise and quality goods and services they can provide.

How to Select a Franchise Supplier

The process of selecting a franchise supplier can be systematically under-taken with good prospects for a satisfactory result.

How To Manage An Employee Who Is Frequently Late

Understanding the “why” behind your workers’ bad habits.

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