In a hearing before the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, franchise owner Jerry Akers testified on behalf of the International Franchise Association (IFA) today sharing the ongoing workforce challenges facing franchise business owners, the continued path to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and his significant concerns with policies such as the PRO Act that could diminish his business and employees.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the fusion-style restaurant that features classic Mexican dishes with unique and flavorful twists, is celebrating National Burrito Day in a big way.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released its 2023 Franchising Economic Outlook report, showing that franchise unit and job growth continues to outpace pre-pandemic levels, delivering jobs and business ownership opportunities across the United States, despite economic uncertainty across all industries and in daily life. The report highlights the impacts of today’s unique economic challenges, which have affected system growth and led to an increase in wages, among other factors.
Sixty-seven years ago this April, the bay doors went up in the first-ever Midas car care center—in Macon, Georgia. Today, the North America-wide brand, owned by the Florida-based TBC Corporation, is one of the world’s largest auto service providers, offering brake, maintenance, tires, exhaust, steering and suspension services—with more than 2,100 franchised shops in 13 countries, including nearly 1,200 in the U.S. and Canada.
Innovative Mexican-Fusion Restaurant Lands on 2023 Inc. 5000 Regional & Entrepreneur’s Fastest Growing Franchise List
Leading window treatment franchise provides premium consultation services to residents in Central Florida
Business and franchising law veteran joins government relations team, signaling a strategic direction for the organization