Franchisee Friday, Mitch Cohen, Jersey Mike’s Subs

Headquartered in Manasquan, NJ Jersey Mike’s Subs has been in business since 1956 and franchising for almost 30 years. Mitch Cohen is a mult-unit, multi-brand franchisee who has found success in working with companies as he puts it “that share our co

Why Peru? Gold Bench or Golden Franchise Opportunity?

Today Peru is not only a possibility, but an opportunity, a gold bench on which we do not want to sit anymore.

The Role Cloud Technology Plays When Scaling to Multi-Site

Cloud technology can help multi-unit franchise businesses achieve greater visibility across locations in consolidating and processing data, leading to higher revenue and boosting system-wide efficiency.

Why Veterans Make Great Franchise Candidates

Veterans wholeheartedly understand the culture of teamwork. Camaraderie is an essential element to a successful organization.

Go Mobile: Streamlining Administration and Consumer-facing Processes

Once IT and technology gets out of the way, and focuses on empowering productivity and driving the business, there’s no going back.

Franchisee Friday, Tracy Panase, Just Between Friends

One of the many benefits of franchising is the ability to pursue one’s personal interests while growing a successful business. This week’s Franchisee Friday, Tracy Panase, a Just Between Friends franchisee told IFA why she joined the franchise model

Encore Entrepreneurship: Starting a Small Business or Franchise in the Golden Years

According to the Small Business Association (SBA), one of the fasting growing groups of small business owners is actually “encore entrepreneurs”, that is, people over the age of 50 who are starting their own businesses. In fact, a recent Gallup Poll

How to Use Technology to Stay Relevant Without Losing a Personal Touch

Keeping up to date on trends that influence your team, clients and prospects can help your business thrive in today’s mobile world, while improving the customer experience.

Texas Lawmakers Highlight Work Ahead on Joint Employer

A primary topic of discussion at #IFA2016 has been the franchise industry’s response to attempts by U.S. federal regulators to impose a new definition of “joint employer” on the nation’s small business owners and upend the franchise business model. At the Opening General Session on Sunday, convention attendees were welcomed by two Texas lawmakers who have been champions for the franchise industry in Congress: Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas).

Franchisors and the FCPA: Balancing Compliance Risk and Cost Concerns

The federal government is increasingly seeking to impose liability on corporations for the acts of third parties, such as distributors, subsidiaries and franchisees.

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