Harvard graduate. Legal expert in franchising. World traveler. Family man. All of these describe the achievements of Phil Zeidman, who served as General Counsel for the International Franchise Association for decades.
According to the latest National Economic Impact of Franchising report from the International Franchise Association, U.S. franchises have been credited with creating 13.3 million jobs within the industry. Franchise companies should continue to grow in this forward direction to help employees, especially students, transition into long-term careers and assist in developing transferable skills.
A friend of ours keeps a running list of “things people believe about themselves.” We all think we’re good drivers. We all think we don’t have an accent. We all think we’re easy to live with. And we all think everybody else takes way longer at the ATM.
Getting deals done, networking and educational sessions are just the tip of the iceberg for programming already lined up for IFA2018, which takes place Feb. 10-13 in Phoenix. The Music Paradigm, Shark Tank’s Daymond John serving as a special guest judge for the NextGen in Franchising Global Competition and the return of the Emerging Franchisor Bootcamp are just a handful of the exciting new events that will energize the biggest annual gathering of the worldwide franchising community.
Calling all franchise suppliers: get engaged and educated about the benefits of an IFA membership through the IFA Supplier Forum Advisory Board. Get the most out of your membership by participating in advocacy events, the CFE program webinars and other initiatives that can help boost your franchise’s bottom line.
IFA presented the 2016 Bonny LeVine Award to Great Clips CEO Rhoda Olsen during the 2017 IFA Convention in Las Vegas. Olsen is a strong advocate for diversity in franchising and works to increase opportunities for women in leadership positions.
By Robert Cresanti, CFE The timing is perfect for this year’s Franchise Action Network Annual Meeting, Sept. 11-13 in Washington, D.C. With legislation in process to overturn the National Labor Relations Board’s joint employer standard, and mome
As a family-owned franchisor evolves over time, the company is often in a unique position as it shifts from a family-focused organization to a corporately structured brand.
IFA’s Diversity Institute would like to introduce you to Fern Carty Dawkins, a multi-unit Smoothie King franchisee. She discusses her transition to franchising, mentorship and work-life balance in this exclusive Franchising World Q&A.
Ferenz Feher has been in franchising for more than 25 years and there is still much work to be done. In a long-ranging discussion with Franchising World, Feher discusses his values as an entrepreneur, the difference between social franchising and philanthropy, the rise of franchising in Mexico and the effects of immigration politics in the United States.