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.

Why it is so important for IFA member organizations to reach out to their representatives in order to protect and advocate for their brand.

What you need to know about joint employer and how it affects franchising.

An in-depth look at IFA’s advocacy campaign ‘Power of Brands’.

Multiple procedures, business models, branding, and services are just a few obstacles in selling new franchises. From finding the prospective buyer to closing the deal, we’ve identified three of the most common issues franchisors face and provided solutions to helping you solve those issues.

Optimization tactics to further your business and gain more consumers for your franchise.