National Women’s Small Business Month: Celebrating Female Franchisees and Franchisors
By Greg Cory
A Q&A with female franchise owners from different businesses highlighting the importance of women in the workplace.
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Diversity In Optical Industry Leads to New Opportunities for Women and Minorities
By Greg Cory
Pearle Vision’s Vice President of Operations Services, Kathleen Steele, emphasizes the shift in franchise operations that has led to an increase of millennials and women in the workplace.
Expansion Into Canada: A Franchisee’s Perspective
By Greg Cory
City Wide’s first Canadian franchisee, Mark McGregor, gives his best tips for being the first franchisee in an international territory.
Meet Jaleesa Brown
By Greg Cory
We are so excited to introduce the newest member of the IFA membership team- Jaleesa Brown!
Franchisee Friday – Sport Clips
By Greg Cory
Our Franchisee Friday is Debra Sawyer, multi-unit owner of Sport Clips in Virginia and Florida.
The Importance of Fitness Franchisees
By Greg Cory
James Williams, CEO of Mayweather Boxing + Fitness tells us the franchise looks for in its franchisees and why the brand has such a powerful legacy to carry.
Franchising Gives Back: Freddy’s Raises Money For Kids In Need Foundation
By Greg Cory
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers donated money to the Kids In Need Foundation to help provide school supplies and more.
Coworking: A Safe Bet in Uncertain Times
By Greg Cory
While economists continuously debate the actual number, there have been as many as 47 economic recessions in the United States’ history. While the consensus amongst economists is that these occurrences are cyclical, every recession is different and is caused by a variety of factors and forces including dependence on agriculture, trade, housing and banking industries, among others. Our most recent economic downturn, what many now refer to as the “Great Recession,” originated as a result of the subprime mortgage crisis leading to the collapse of the “housing bubble.” Today, nearly 13 years later, global economists are predicting yet another recession to hit in the next year or two, due to the protracted trade war with China.
South Florida Franchises Team Up To Get Recovery Supplies To The Bahamas
By Greg Cory
Brightly Insurance franchisee Josh Hite details what it was like to aid in disaster relief with other franchises during Hurricane Dorian.
Why Washington Needs You Now
By Greg Cory
Why it is so important for IFA member organizations to reach out to their representatives in order to protect and advocate for their brand.