In November’s issue of Franchising World magazine, we celebrate some outstanding franchise owners who have served our country in the military.

IFA was founded by William Rosenberg, who is also the founder of Dunkin’ Donuts, in 1960 with a goal to serve the national franchising community. Read about how he grew IFA into an unstoppable global resource that advocates for and protects our members and their businesses in this blog.

CD One Price Cleaners, a high volume dry cleaner in the Chicagoland area, is always looking for ways to invest in the communities they serve, and that desire only grew during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

It’s hard to believe that back in the day – it might as well be called the Stone Age now – the only delivery worth getting excited about was your hot (semi-warm) pizza on a Friday night. As we all know, the sky’s the limit now

Having celebrated Smart Irrigation Month in July, I’ve had a chance to reflect on my experience with franchising, specifically alongside Conserva Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, both a part of Outdoor Living Brands’™ (OLB) family of brands.

​​​​​​​After 20 plus years in the restaurant industry serving as an operator and developer, an investor, a consultant and an industry leader and advocate, I’ve chosen to make a career shift. Earlier this August I joined Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa as the brand’s president and chief development officer. While the restaurant industry will always hold a special place in my heart, I’m excited to grow into and help develop the continued success of the health and wellness industry.

​​​​​​​After 20 plus years in the restaurant industry serving as an operator and developer, an investor, a consultant and an industry leader and advocate, I’ve chosen to make a career shift. Earlier this August I joined Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa as the brand’s president and chief development officer. While the restaurant industry will always hold a special place in my heart, I’m excited to grow into and help develop the continued success of the health and wellness industry.

Congratulations to IFA’s Haider Murtaza for being promoted to Manager of Government Relations & Public Policy!

Since joining the Restoration 1 network in 2017, Cary, IL-based franchisee Carrie Turner has made a commitment to help her community beyond the restoration services her company provides.

I never planned to own a national franchise. Rather, it was borne out of necessity.