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IFA’s information hub provides resources designed to keep you informed on the latest franchise thought leadership.

Choose from a list of topics. Select curated content that explores what’s important to the franchise community - franchise and small business news, small business trends, advice from franchise experts, and engaging articles from IFA’s franchise magazine Franchising World.

Four Operations learnings from 2020 that will strengthen franchises for the future

Even decades of work in the franchise industry couldn't have prepared the most seasoned among us for the rigors of 2020. But leaning into the culture and values of your brand can make needed operational challenges less daunting and bode well for the strength of your franchise moving forward in 2021 and beyond.

Operations & Training

What Self-Care Concepts Redefined in 2020

The self-care industry continues to pivot; reevaluating franchise development efforts amid the pandemic.

Franchise Development

How to Structure Your Marketing Department in an Emerging Brand

There are a lot of opinions when it comes to how to build your how to build your marketing team from the ground up as an emerging franchise.

Marketing

FTC Franchise Rule Under Review: IFA Responds

This resource explains IFA's response to the Federal Trade Commission's review of the Franchise Rule.

Government Relations

Coverage Is Critical As Corporate Policyholders See Surge In Biometric Privacy Claims

There has been a recent surge in lawsuits filed by employees and customers of restaurants, hotels, and other major retailers, alleging violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”).

Legal

IFA 2021 Personalized Agendas

We've compiled personalized agendas for sessions you should attend at IFA's 2021 Virtual Annual Convention catered towards your profession — check them out below and register today!

People, News & Events