In Memoriam: Karen Spencer On April 12, Karen Spencer, a loyal and committed IFA member, friend, mentor and inspiration to so many in the franchise community, passed away following a seven-and-a-half-year battle with breast cancer. Karen prou
Latest happenings from around the Franchising World for the week of April 16. People on the Move Gerry Henley, executive Vice President of Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services has been appointed Titus Center for Franchising Advisory B
Don’t miss your chance to learn from experts at the IFA Legal Symposium, May 6-8 in Washington, D.C. By Jan Gilbert This year’s IFA Legal Symposium promises numerous opportunities for your professional growth and development, occ
Franchise trademarks: Is it time to revisit your intellectual property cornerstones? By Mike Drumm, CFE Imagine you are going to an auction and can only bid on one of two items. Auction One is for the rights to make a hamburger with two be
Newest member of IFA Hall of Fame represents the true power of franchising. By Phil Rose In 1969, when 11-year-old Tariq Farid left his native Pakistan for a new life in the United States, his family may not have dreamed of the succes
People Edible International has appointed Christian Nahas as President of Edible Brands. He was most recently Senior Vice President of Capegemini. Home Franchise Concepts has hired Adele Nasr to a newly created position of Vice Presi
Impatient with too many children leaving foster care without a family, Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas started his Foundation for Adoption in 1992. The Foundation recently appointed a new Chair, Mary Schell, to a role that fits her passion for community
For Firehouse Subs founders, giving back is the way they like to do business. Since its inception, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has provided more than $29 million for lifesaving equipment to first responders. By Robin Sorensen
Marriott International’s Liam Brown officially becomes IFA Chair on Tuesday at the end of IFA 2018. Brown is President, North America for Select & Extended Stay Lodging & Owner Franchise Services at Marriott. Brown recently shared his views with Fran