Franchise recruitment websites are a critical component of the franchise sales process. Make it easy for candidates to find key information about your company and the unique opportunity you provide.

Education is playing a vital role in putting the “I” in international franchising and it’s just the beginning. Franchising is growing in all directions and all sorts of ways around the world. The CFE program is growing alongside.



 

Almost halfway through 2016, legislative challenges still await the franchise industry before the year’s end. IFA is already making proactive and defensive plans for 2017, including the possibility of new joint employer legislation.

There are many questions to ask before you spend time and money seeking a license for a country and certainly before you make an agreement.

It is not easy but with research, diligence, creativity, and flexibility, it is possible to bring consistency and core identities to varied markets around the globe by localizing your brand.

Almost three-quarters of the 80 million Millennials in the U.S. say they want to be entrepreneurs, and most of them are perfect candidates for buying franchises, but almost no one’s marketing to them.

Far-reaching measure’s impact also affects overtime pay, union organizing efforts. Franchisees urged to join industry push against measures in Washington, D.C. Sept. 13-14.

Your brand will need to make adjustments out of respect and necessity, but the core of the company should remain the same.

Success in selecting international franchisee candidates means avoiding many common mistakes. Begin with these essential criteria but be sure to also take your time, be careful, follow your process and don’t cut corners.

IFA CEO Robert Cresanti: Franchising’s tremendous impact on communities is a global phenomenon. Similar to the United States, franchising is helping economies grow by creating new, better and safer businesses at an astounding pace in dozens of countries.