FranBlog

By and For the Franchise Community

Our FranBlog includes the best of franchise success stories from around the world. These personal accounts help you learn directly from the collective experiences of IFA’s franchise community.

Choose from a list of topics and read personal stories of challenge and success. Pick up helpful tips on franchising. Get marketing ideas for small business. Explore and discover the franchise community from within the franchise community.

FranBlog

RNR Tire Express Gives Back to Breast Cancer Survivors

Each woman has in her own way served as a light in her community: fighting, championing for the cure and in some uplifting cases, beating breast cancer. After hearing their inspiring stories, national rent-to-own tire retail franchise, RNR Tire Express (RNR), wanted to give back in a small way to celebrate these strong women.

December 22, 2020

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New Ways to Engage Customers through the IFA 2021 Virtual Annual Convention

Do you remember conventions? Standing on carpeted floors, under high ceilings, the hum of people walking down aisles of booths and having meaningful conversations about their businesses — the energy was electric. Now, we’re engaging customers differently.

December 18, 2020

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How the IFA 2021 Virtual Annual Convention Sets Emerging Franchisors Up for Success

Have you ever imagined what opening a franchise during a pandemic looked like? COVID-19 has tested and challenged businesses in unprecedented ways and, while many industries may continue to struggle, franchising gives us an opportunity to not only survive, but thrive in 2021.

December 16, 2020

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Everything Your Franchise Needs in 2021 at the IFA Virtual Annual Convention

My business looks different today than how it looked a year ago. At the beginning of 2020, I had a thriving business, multiple locations, stable financial growth and plans to expand even further.

December 14, 2020

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IFPG's Membership Model Brings Ethics, Integrity and Culture to Franchise Consulting

Ethics are everything in business, and particularly in franchising. Anyone who is part of this industry knows the impact it has on people’s lives. Franchising has helped countless entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of business ownership. Franchise consultants come in at the beginning of the process and play a pivotal role.

November 30, 2020

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How Wireless Zone's Strategic Pivots and Philanthropic Initiatives Have Helped the Brand Thrive Amid the Pandemic

Businesses of all sizes are struggling amidst COVID-19. The pandemic has brought a weight of uncertainty for businesses, including forced closures, disrupted supply chains and lower consumer spending.

November 16, 2020

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