Editor’s Note: This column originally appeared in the May 2016 issue of Franchising World magazine.



 



By Robert Cresanti, CFE



It was my pleasure to spend time with so many of you at IFA’s Convention in San Antonio in February. It was extraor

The franchising community must tell its story to stave off significant threats.



 



By Aziz Hashim, IFA Chair



There is nearly universal agreement that the average American worker’s future looks bleak, particularly in low-income rural and urban

The biggest threat to company culture is inconsistency. Healthy organizations grow through shared vision and clearly communicated goals and rewards. 



 



By Justin Wetherill



Company culture affects every element of business, whether directly o

The Alamo Drafthouse added Christian Parkes as chief brand officer. Bottle & Bottega CEO and co-owner Nancy Bigley, CFE, was recently appointed vice president of the IFA Women’s Franchise Committee where she’ll chair the Leadership Conference Plannin

February 2008 Franchising World When the International Franchise Association’s major annual event comes to a close, it is the sincere wish of the Convention Committee that each attendee leaves with many new ideas to enhance the brand development. To that end, franchising leaders, including franchisors, franchisees and suppliers, should bring an air of anticipation about […]