The views of Gray Plant Mooty Lawyer Carl E. Zwisler on a proposed “new legal regime for the European Union.” 

Any business professional knows that networking is not a new concept, but it is imperative to help your business grow.  Networking consists of numerous methods in to get to know other business professionals or potential clients.  These days, simple p

Becoming part of a franchise can definitely be worth the investment because it has already established brand reputation if it is already in place.  However, it takes a lot of money to invest in a franchise.  Regardless of whether the franchise is a r

The Internet is a wealth of good information (and a veritable land mine of misguiding and poor advice).  Navigating the tumultuous information waters can be daunting and may even inspire lack of exploration.  We geared up and ventured out into the wa

The IFA has stepped up for our nation’s veterans with Operation Enduring Opportunity, a campaign to offer franchise career opportunities and ownership. If you’re leaning towards becoming your own boss, owning a franchise business is one option that you may find pretty attractive.

Mrs. Obama pointed to U.S. businesses as leading the charge to hire veterans and their spouses. “America’s businesses have overwhelmed us with their response,” said Obama. The First Lady specifically noted the International Franchise Association with its pledge of 80,000 hires, which is part of VetFran’s Operation Enduring Opportunity initiative.

The franchising industry made history as the IFA launched Operation Enduring Opportunity, a campaign built off of our VetFran strategic initiative to hire and recruit 80,000 veterans as business owners and team members.

Growth in foreign markets is a huge opportunity for franchise businesses. According to IFA’s latest member survey, more than 84 percent of franchise businesses say international expansion is, “key to their development”.

Despite the fact that job creation is vital to the economic recovery, recent regulatory action by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Department of Labor (DOL) could have a chilling effect on the nation’s businesses and discourage job creation.

The recent CNBC Documentary, Behind the Counter: The Untold Story of Franchising, provided viewers a unique perspective into the $2.3 trillion franchise industry.