Looking for things to do in Nashville during IFA’s Emerging Franchisor Conference? Look no further!

A Q&A with female franchise owners from different businesses highlighting the importance of women in the workplace.

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.

City Wide’s first Canadian franchisee, Mark McGregor, gives his best tips for being the first franchisee in an international territory.

We are so excited to introduce the newest member of the IFA membership team- Jaleesa Brown!

Our Franchisee Friday is Debra Sawyer, multi-unit owner of Sport Clips in Virginia and Florida.

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.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers donated money to the Kids In Need Foundation to help provide school supplies and more.

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.

Brightly Insurance franchisee Josh Hite details what it was like to aid in disaster relief with other franchises during Hurricane Dorian.