How Privacy Shield Updates Will Impact Your Franchise
By Greg Cory
New U.S. / E.U data transfer program paving way for broader, more restrictive regulation in 2018.
Category: Topics
Continental Divide: Growing an International Brand
By Greg Cory
Colorado-based Jibu, a 2015 IFA Franchising Gives Back Silver Award Winner, embraces the unique challenge of having 100 percent of its franchisees in East Africa.
Franchisee Friday, Mickey Chance, Golden Corral
By Greg Cory
Mickey Chance has been with Golden Corral for 29 years, including the last nine years as a franchisee. He is the President of Chance Hospitality and owns Golden Corral restaurants in Wilmington and Shallotte, North Carolina. His son, David, is Vice P
Cross Border Franchising: A First Look
By Greg Cory
It is currently quite common to find a franchisor operating internationally without having planned and considered the tax consequences in advance.
International Supply Chain: Five Ways to Avoid Getting Stuck at the Border
By Greg Cory
Stay compliant and things will run smoothly. Avoid the rules and you’ll be subject to inspection more often causing delays and headaches you’d rather avoid.
Franchisee Friday, Martekei Plange, Coverall North America
By Greg Cory
Martekei Plange, owner of P&P Janitorial Services, LLC, is a franchisee of Coverall North America, Inc.- a leading franchisor of commercial cleaning businesses. The 32-year old entrepreneur started her business in 2014, and currently serves the commu
Putting the “I” in International Franchising
By Greg Cory
Education is playing a vital role in putting the “I” in international franchising and it’s just the beginning. Franchising is growing in all directions and all sorts of ways around the world. The CFE program is growing alongside.
Legislative Wins in the Heartland
By Greg Cory
Almost halfway through 2016, legislative challenges still await the franchise industry before the year’s end. IFA is already making proactive and defensive plans for 2017, including the possibility of new joint employer legislation.
Analyzing and Selecting International Markets
By Greg Cory
There are many questions to ask before you spend time and money seeking a license for a country and certainly before you make an agreement.
Localization of Franchise Systems: Adapting Core Identities for the Global Marketplace
By Greg Cory
It is not easy but with research, diligence, creativity, and flexibility, it is possible to bring consistency and core identities to varied markets around the globe by localizing your brand.