New U.S. / E.U data transfer program paving way for broader, more restrictive regulation in 2018. 

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.

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

It is currently quite common to find a franchisor operating internationally without having planned and considered the tax consequences in advance.

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.

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

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.



 

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.

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.

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.