5 reasons you should be at FranTech

By Greg Cory

1. Innovative Speakers



Get advice from professionals in the industry. This year, you’ll learn from Mitch Joel, Digital Marketing Expert/President of Mirium, Bryon Stephens, President and Chief Development Officer of Marco’s Pizza, and Mike Rotond

Q&A with Smoothie “Queen” Fern Carty Dawkins

By Greg Cory

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.

Q&A With the Authors of Franchise Management For Dummies

By Greg Cory

When Michael Seid, CFE, and Joyce Mazero asked me to write the Foreword for Franchise Management For Dummies, I jumped at the opportunity. Released in May, the book is a follow up to Franchising For Dummies, which Michael Seid co-authored with the late Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy’s.

Franchisee Friday: Brandon & Mackenzie Hill

By Greg Cory

Brandon and Mackenzie Hill are proud franchisees of Pinch a Penny. Let’s take the time to congratualte them and their achievments. 



With 235 franchised units Pinch A Penny  has been franchising since 2015. To learn more about Pinch A Penny, visit

Veteran employment tax credits and hiring resources

By Greg Cory

On Veterans Day 2011, the International Franchise Association launched an industry-wide campaign, Operation Enduring Opportunity, to hire as team members and recruit as franchise business owners 75,000 veterans and military spouses, plus 5,000 wounde

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