Pakistan-focused study reveals broad respect for the franchise business model.

Our greatest successes and our deepest joys are all found in our relationships. This reality is true at home and it is certainly true in business. At the prompting of a request for “stories” from the latest IFA convention, Jerrod Sessler paints a picture of his journey within his “FranFamily.”

Having a franchise network and corporate team comprised 100 percent of women has shaped MODE and contributed to its ongoing success, as well as the importance of extending opportunities to women in franchising. 

Whether it’s to increase brand awareness, meet realistic potential prospects to start the conversion process, or to seal the deal with a prospect, expos provide the ideal face-to-face environment.

Launching a franchise system is a decision not to be taken lightly. But thorough research, a strong leadership team and a commitment to franchisor franchisee relations can offer your concept a bright future.

The IFA and Asian American Hotel Owners Association’s combined efforts to educate federal and state lawmakers about the impact of the joint-employer rule on franchising have yielded significant dividends to make the regulatory landscape more secure for franchise businesses.

The only real challenge for prospective owners is finding the opportunity that suits you best. Top tips for women and minorities considering franchise business ownership.

Changing the joint-employer policy is applying tension to franchisor-franchisee relationships. A new IFA-U.S. Chamber of Commerce report could be an important entry into the policy debate in Washington, D.C. and around the country as IFA seeks a permanent solution to protect franchise businesses from undeserved liability for another firm’s workers.

Studies demonstrate the effectiveness of diversity to increase a company’s bottom line. Any diversity and inclusion initiative must be comprehensive, well-rounded, and address company operations.

Former Dallas Cowboys’ linebacker Bradie James is spreading the “gospel of franchising.”