Calling all sweet tooth enthusiasts – National Donut Day is here! Kick off the weekend with these special offers from some of our members.

Happy National Hamburger Day! To celebrate, we’ve made a list of franchise businesses that have special offers for this prime holiday.

Enjoying the NEW franchise.org? We certainly hope so! Built with our members in mind, the new website allows you to find the content you need to grow your business, and the new member portal give you all the information you need to manage your membership in one place. 

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

2018 Year in Review: 10 Highlights for IFA

Cresanti Brings Franchising to the Table



Check out that smile on IFA President & CEO Robert Cresanti’s face (front left) as he works to move franchising forward at a meeting at the White House on May 9. Across from him, you’ll recognize Advisor to

Our #FranchiseeFriday is Scott Belden – Business Broker of Murphy Business & Financial Corporation! He said, “Purchasing a franchise has allowed me to jump start my business. Following the franchise model has set me up for success.”



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Being an entrepreneur is hard work, and many people are afraid to take the leap. However, the rewards of building a successful company can be enormous—here are 10 reasons why starting a home-based business is a great idea.



1. Flexible Work Schedul

Every year, the International Franchise Association publishes a comprehensive report highlighting the economic impact franchising has on the US economy. Our data for 2017 showed that there are 733,000 franchise establishments that support nearly 7.6 

The Benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 



To demonstrate the positive impacts of the recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, many of our members have pledged to reinvest and grow their businesses, thanks to the beneficial changes to the tax code.