Category: Franchise Relations

The Bright Past and Future of IFA’s Franchise Relations Committee

An update on the IFA Franchise Relations Committee regarding the current plans and goals of the FRC, as well as a refresher of all the great things it has to offer IFA members.

Family Succession Planning: Keys to Doing It Right

The statistics involving the lifespan of a family business are kind of grim. While there are a lot of family businesses in the United States — 5.5 million, per some accounts — they don’t all stick around. According to Harvard Business Review, 70 percent of family businesses never become a business run by the second generation. Only 10 percent make it to a third generation.

The Balancing Act

Striking work-life-community balance as a young franchise owner.

Got Satisfaction?

New study finds your top employee talent may be at risk.



As the saying goes, “be careful what you wish for.” Just a few years ago, franchisors were yearning for less regulation and a stronger economy. Now, with the economy humming along and unemployment rates at historic lows, some franchisors are struggling to grow.

Creating Authentic Connections

Five strategies to improve the way you interact with customers at events.

Franchisee Associations: Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself, Usually

With the right attitude from both sides, a franchisee association can be an effective instrument in providing a better future for a franchise system.


Communicate Your Way to the Best Franchise Relationship

No doubt about it, good relationships are good for business, particularly in franchising. But why does the relationship between franchise owner and franchisor break down? There are many reasons beyond the scope of this article, but a logical reason to consider first is the quality of communications between and among the parties.


Building Strong Business and Community Relationships: The Key to Establishing a Presence in the Market

Creating a strong brand identity through the power of networking.


Establishing a Strong Corporate Culture to Provide Franchisee Support

One of the challenging responsibilities of a franchisor is how to develop and implement effective franchisee operational support programs. These programs have the added responsibility of meeting, and exceeding, the franchisees support needs in a cost-effective and efficient manner.  

Managing Challenges: Franchisee-Franchisor Collaboration

All franchise systems face significant challenges at one time or another. How those challenges are managed and even used to strengthen the franchise system separates the great franchisors from the rest of the crowd.   

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