May 8 - Franchise Sales Leads–An Evolutionary Tale

May 8 - Emerging Franchisors: What it Takes to Attract Multi-Unit Franchisees

May 8 - A VetFran Progress Report: Creating Opportunities for Veterans

May 8 - How to Create Multiple Revenue Streams for Franchisees Without Compromising Your Brand

May 8 - Filling a Niche–Franchises Open 24 Hours

May 1 - 12 Most Common I-9 Questions Revealed

May 1 - An Army of Qualified Business Owners

April 24 - Lower Costs, Accelerate Store Openings(2)

April 17 - Maximize Success and Minimize Mistakes on the Road to International Expansion

April 17 - Strategies for Keeping Your Business Alive and Growing in 2012

April 10 - Lower Costs, Accelerate Store Openings

April 10 - Growing Your Brand in the World’s Greatest City

April 3 - Channeling Real Estate Assets Into Expansion

April 3 - Qualifying Candidates—Matching Your Brand’s Culture and the Best Prospect

March 20 - Make Trade Shows an Important Part of 2012

March 20 - Strength in Numbers–Building a Culture Where Franchisees Embrace System Growth

March 13 - Workplace English and Citizenship Program Benefit Workers, Consumers and the Economy

March 13 - Finding the Right Credit Partner

March 6 - Legal Challenges Affecting Your Franchise: Taking the Proactive Approach

March 6 - To Be Successful in the Future, Learn From the Past

February 29 - Demographic Segmentation: Social Media In-A-Box

February 29 - Do You Have a Millennial Marketing Strategy?

February 29 - Ensuring Effective Two-Way Communications

February 29 - Franchise Executive Leadership Conference Boasts Renowned Business Speakers

February 29 - Summer Conference Season Heats Up To Advance Franchise Issues

February 29 - Understanding and Complying With Antitrust Law

February 29 - Understanding the Benefits and Challenges of Strategic Alliances

February 21 - IFA Web sites Provide New Windows of Information

February 21 - Getting Better Results From Your Franchisee Advisory Councils

February 21 - IFA’s Franchise Congress Dominates Congressional Recess Activities

February 21 - IFA Chairman and Franchise Executive Attend Obama Speech as Guests of House Speaker

February 21 - Winning Hockey Teams: Parallels Between Competitive Sports and Franchising

February 21 - Credit Access Issues Focus of 2011 Faegre & Benson Franchise Summit

February 21 - Five Steps to Set Expectations From the Start

February 21 - Franchise Congress Strikes Gold in California(2)

February 21 - IFA Adds New Department to Advance Strategic Initiatives and Strengthen Industry Relations

February 21 - Franchisees Can Build Their Local Networks via Blogging

February 21 - Ad Campaign Showcases Franchise Small Businesses as Proven Job Creators(2)

February 21 - IFA Chairman Addresses New Zealand Franchise Conference

February 21 - Extending Your Brand Into Foreign Markets

February 21 - Keeping the Master Franchisee-Franchisor Relationship in Optimum Working Order

February 21 - IFA Benchmarking Tool Garners Praise From Members on its Benefits

February 21 - New Unlimited Cyber Real Estate:They're Making More, But Should You Buy It?

February 17 - 25 Things to Avoid When Using Social Media for Franchise Development

February 17 - Canadian Immigration—Obtaining Visas for Employees of U.S. Franchises

February 17 - Anticipating the Questions and Meeting the Needs of Franchise Expo Goers

February 17 - Franchises Help Ease Customers’ Battle of the Bulge

February 17 - Making Marketing Ideas Work

February 17 - Educational Foundation’s highest honor, the William Rosenberg Leadership Award, was presented to Michael J. Roman, CFE

February 17 - What is New in Organic Searches?(3)

February 17 - Regulatory Card Check—Implications for the Franchise Industry

February 17 - IFA to Offer Enhanced Legislative Tracking to Members

January 24 - Putting the Right People in Place to Staff Your Franchise Expo Booth

January 17 - Conversion Franchising—The Ad-vantages of Adding it to Your Fran-chise System

January 17 - Social Media and You

January 9 - Guest Editorials—Having Our Say

January 9 - Taking Advantage of Green Business Alternatives

January 3 - Franchise Expo South: Networking Tips for Success

January 3 - Expanding Markets-Franchising in Viet Nam and Indonesia

December 21 - Lawsuit Challenging Labor Board Election Rules Supported by IFA

December 20 - Saving Money Via a New Approach to Voice Over Internet Protocol

December 20 - Franchise Tenants: Beware of Phantom Space and Landlords with 13-Inch Rulers

December 13 - Causes and Consequences of Business Disruption

December 13 - Push and Pull Marketing Strategies: Using Them to Your Advantage

December 6 - Is Your Marketing Dead, Undead or Barely Breathing?

December 6 - Ensuring Profitability Across Multiple Units

November 29 - PCI Compliance: What Your Franchise Should Know

November 29 - What is New in Organic Searches?

November 22 - Decoding Marketing Automation for Franchise Networks

November 22 - E-mail Marketing Strategies to Boost Awareness and Sales

November 15 - Implementing Effective Pay-Per-Click Advertising

November 15 - Strategic Planning for Financial Results

October 25 - Inaugural Year of IFA Franship Program Provides Insight Into Industry

October 25 - VetFran Program Reaching New Levels

October 18 - Attaining Milestones in a Downturn

October 18 - Navigating the Current Credit Markets

October 11 - IFA Supplier Forum Creates New Organizational Structure

October 11 - IFA Seeks Protective Language in Proposed E-Verify System Expansion

October 7 - September Jobs REPORT Highlights Need for Long-Term Tax Reform for Small Businesses

October 7 - IFA Calls on Congress To Pass Legislation Protecting Franchise Small Businesses From Union Organizing Campaigns

September 27 - VetFran Highlights Franchising During Military Conference

September 27 - Denver FBN Hosts First “Lending Boot Camp”

September 20 - Building a Robust Customer Relationship Management Strategy

September 20 - Food Truck Franchises Face Unique Challenges On and Off the Road

September 12 - Establishing a Strong Corporate Culture to Provide Franchisee Support

September 12 - Assessing Potential Political And Ethnic Conflicts

September 6 - IFA Public Affairs Conference: Just the Beginning

September 6 - Adapting the Approaches of Successful Internet Sites to Help Franchisees Connect With Lenders

August 30 - IFA Board Addresses Key Initiatives During Summer Meeting

August 30 - Veterans Recruitment, Finance and Health Care Reform Top Chicago Executive Forum Discussions

August 23 - IFA’s Annual Convention: Kicking Off Your Franchise’s Future

August 23 - Outlining Five Key Profit-Generating Areas

August 16 - Convention Video Coverage: Making It Count During and After Your Event

August 16 - Improving the Environment for Franchise Lending

August 8 - Matching Speakers to Your Program Agenda

August 8 - Ensure Your Convention Garners Strong Franchisee Participation

August 8 - Amended ICC Model International Franchise Contract is Problematic for Franchising

August 1 - Your Convention: Getting it On or Under Budget

August 1 - IFA, U.S. Conference of Mayors Partner to Promote Job-Creation

July 18 - IFA Franchise Congress Members Strengthen SBA, Lawmaker Ties

July 18 - FDA Menu Nutrition Labeling Requirements—Significant Changes Ahead

July 11 - FDA Menu Nutrition Labeling Requirements-Significant Changes Ahead

July 11 - IFA’s 2011 Public Affairs Conference Enlarges Franchising Policy Footprint

July 5 - The 10 Commandments of Facebook

July 5 - Using Location-Based Services to Get Customers

June 27 - Bringing Technology Into Your Lead Generation Arsenal

June 27 - IFA Benchmarking Tool Provides Value for Your Franchise

June 20 - For many franchisors, portals remain the most cost-effective method of lead generation and franchise sales

June 20 - Franchising World Q&A: IFA Chief Executive One Year Later

June 13 - Diversity in Hospitality Franchising: Providing Support for Minority Candidates

June 13 - Increasing Your Share of a Culturally Diverse Audience

June 6 - Diversity in Hospitality Franchising: Making Good Business Sense

June 6 - Diversity in Hospitality Franchising: Why It Matters

May 23 - IFA Addresses Restaurant Industry Leaders on Credit Access Challenge

May 23 - Turning Franchise Expo Leads Into Sales

May 16 - Background Checking–Your Other Social Media Policy

May 16 - IFA Marks its Ombudsman Program’s 10th Anniversary

May 9 - Strategies to Combat Employee Turnover

May 9 - Mentoring Franchisees for Multi-Unit Development

May 2 - Looking at Adding Another Brand as a Multi-Unit Franchisee

May 2 - Outside Capital: Why Seek it, What Types Exist and What’s Right for You?

April 25 - IFA VetFran Program Highlights

April 25 - From Military Veteran to Veteran Franchise Owner

April 25 - A Winning Franchise for Veterans

April 18 - Charting the Economic Impact of Franchising

April 18 - Snap-on Makes Military a Major Focus

April 12 - Franchise Congress Advocates Give Back

April 11 - IFA Veterans Program Surpasses 2,000 Mark

April 11 - 2011 Ushers in IFA Victories on Strategic Issues

April 4 - Is Your Marketing Aligned to Build Customer Relationships?

April 4 - Setting Your Franchise Apart— Discovery Day Strategies

March 28 - Where to Take Your Franchise

March 28 - Is Australia the Gateway to Expansion in the Pacific Rim?

March 28 - Best Practices for International Franchising: Be Aware of Cultural Differences

March 21 - Unleashing Marketing Creativity

March 21 - Keys to Success: How to Effectively Rebrand During a Recession

March 14 - Four Questions to Consider Before You Go International

March 14 - Dealing With the Complexities of International Expansion

March 7 - Where to Take Your Franchise in 2011

March 7 - The Shifting Sales Paradigm: Private Equity, Multi-Unit Developers, Joint Ventures

February 24 - Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner

February 24 - Hall of Fame Award Winner

February 24 - Bonny LeVine Award Winner

February 24 - Ronald E. Harrison Award Winner

February 24 - Foundation Honors Leonard Swartz

February 24 - Women’s Franchise Committee Honors Dina Dwyer-Owens, CFE With Crystal Compass

February 24 - Jenna Barber Awarded Irl Marshall CFE Scholarship at IFA Convention

February 24 - Web-based Benchmarking Tool to Premiere During IFA Annual Convention

February 24 - Refranchising: Making it Work for You

February 24 - Franchise Businesses Poised for Higher Growth in 2011

February 24 - Site Selection–Key Aspects for Franchisors to Consider

February 24 - Creating Meeting Content That Soars

February 24 - Reacting, Responding and Preparing for Negative Social Media Postings

February 24 - Encouraging Brand Compliance on Social Media

February 24 - Utilizing Tax-Favored Financing for Store Remodeling

February 24 - Small-Business Loan Guarantees Hit a Record

February 22 - What to Look for When Hiring Franchise Salespeople

February 22 - Iowa Upholds its Assessment of Income Tax on Out-of-State Franchises

February 7 - Seeking Sales in New Markets

February 7 - Taste of Franchising Event

February 7 - IFA’s Annual Convention Welcomes You

January 27 - IFA Annual Convention Raises Your Educational Quotient

January 27 - Qualified Prospects Fuel West Coast Expo, Next Up Miami Beach

January 21 - Taking Charge of Multi-Unit Income Statement Management

January 21 - A Win-Win Approach to the Modernization of Franchised Facilities

January 21 - Known By the Company You Keep (or Sue)

January 14 - When Navigating Rough Waters, Mind the Sails

January 14 - Franchising World Magazine Celebrates its 25th Anniversary

January 14 - The IFA Franship Program Moving Forward Through Giving Back

January 10 - Franchising in the Current Credit Market

January 10 - Five Must-Do Franchise Support Tactics

January 10 - Social Media: Has it Lived up to The Hype?

January 3 - Improve Closing Ratios, Award Better Qualified Franchisees

January 3 - Growth and Cost-cutting for Today’s Franchise

January 3 - Twitter: Are You Listening?

December 17 - Ensuring Financial Strength to Support Growth Initiatives

December 17 - Understanding and Beating Benchmarks on Your Recruitment Web site

December 17 - Attracting Early Retirees to Your Franchise

December 10 - Is In-House Financing an Option for The Future of Franchising?

December 8 - Looking Ahead to the 112th Congress

December 3 - Now That the 2010 Midterm Elections are Over, It’s Time to Plan for 2012

November 23 - Sponsorship Programs Lift Your Bottom Line

November 23 - Avoiding Convention Planning Nightmares

November 23 - IFA Annual Convention Delivers Maximum ROI

November 23 - 500 Industry Leaders Tell Lawmakers “Franchising Counts”

November 23 - Community Commitment Safeguards Franchising Industry

November 23 - Maximize Your Marketing Results in A Down Economy

November 23 - Integrating Your Compliance Program

November 23 - Attracting Veteran-Franchisees to Your System

November 23 - Convenience Retailer Employs Franchising to Expand the Brand

November 23 - West Coast Expo Fuels Attendance

November 22 - First Franchising Census Report Highlights Industry’s Economic Role

November 18 - Success in Washington Takes Time. But it’s Worth the Wait

November 18 - Planning Your Meetings: Trends You Need To Know

November 18 - Convention Budgeting Best Practices

October 1 - Selling Franchises Online: Demystifying the Process

October 1 - Boosting Social Media Traffic: Who Goes There?

October 1 - Achieving Consistency in Cross-Channel Marketing

October 1 - Using GIS for Local-Market Penetration, Winning Strategies

October 1 - Use Your Story to Capture the Jury

October 1 - Making Automated Royalty Payments Work for Your Franchise

October 1 - Know Your Candidates

October 1 - WANT LEVERAGE? Multi-Unit Franchisees Deliver Substantial Savings

October 1 - Updating Your Marketing Plan

October 1 - International Development: How to Get From Here to There

October 1 - Aging Baby Boomers: The Effect on Franchising

October 1 - Can Social Media Sell A Franchise?

October 1 - Convention Planning: Building the Volunteer Team

October 1 - Finding Opportunities in Challenging Times

June 25 - Franchising World: The Industry's Best Information Source

January 1 - Capturing Your Share of the World’s Growing Market