EMV is Here—Is Your Business Ready?

New credit card technology could help protect you and your customers from fraud and financial liability, plus get a jump on your competition.

IFA Convention Helps Office Pride Area Developers See Franchising’s Big Picture

Annual event changes scope and understanding for franchise system’s leaders. 



Each year while attending the International Franchise Association’s annual convention, listening to the speakers, sitting in on the round tables

Maximizing the Impact of Social Media, Videos and Community Engagement during Events

Take your engagement to a higher level with expansive, exciting social media.

World Franchise Council Growing, Achieving Important Milestones

The World Franchise Council’s global growth reflects key support of industry.

Defending the Franchise Business Model: Responding to the Joint Employer Threat

If franchisors get involved in employment practices, labor unions will be better positioned to organize and negotiate collective bargaining agreements for an entire franchise system’s employees. 

What’s Behind the National Labor Relations Board’s New Joint-Employer Standard?

A new joint-employer standard will increase the likelihood of union “corporate campaigns” against national franchisors and pressure franchisees to organize says Catherine Monson, CFE.

Navigating the Hotel/Site Selection/RFP Process

It can be a challenge to navigate the hotel/site selection/RFP process when planning meetings and programs for your franchise. But no need to stress, as there are many effective tips, tools and resources to assist you in navigating the market.

Budgeting for a Successful Annual Event – It’s All in the Details

Having a razor sharp focus about the intention of your event is the ideal starting point for developing a budget. That purpose will drive how you build the budget while keeping the goal in mind. It will also determine how you spend within that budget to achieve maximum results.

Planning Your Franchise Convention: Best Practices

What’s the secret to successful meetings? People who know how to create memorable events.

Making the Most of Your Meeting or Convention: Back to the “Real” Basics

Getting the most out of a live event is exhilarating, and the result has the power to change lives. Take a fresh look at how the traditional model needs updating.

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