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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.

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Top Things To Do in Phoenix During the #IFA2018 Convention

Looking for things to do while in Phoenix for #IFA2018? Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of some of Phoenix’s most memorable attractions, festivals, and events. For more information and to register for #IFA2018, please visit www.franchise.or

December 20, 2017

News Round-Up

NLRB gifts franchise businesses with important ruling in Browning-Ferris, but more work to be done

In August 2015, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) declared Browning-Ferris Industries, a California-based recycling company, to be a “joint employer” with Leadpoint, a staffing services company. The ruling caused needless confusion and uncert

December 15, 2017

News Round-Up

Thinking of Opening a Franchise in Alabama? Get the inside look at the Economic Impact of Franchising in your state!

Every year, the International Franchise Association publishes a comprehensive report highlighting the economic impact franchising has on the US economy. Our data for 2017 showed that there are 733,000 franchise establishments that support nearly 7.6

December 01, 2017

Franchise Opportunities

News Round-Up

Franchisee Friday; Mr Transmission

This week's #FranchiseeFriday is Susan Trumble ofMr Transmission in Florence, KY! She said, "Franchising provides great networking opportunities with other franchisees who we can go to for peer support and advice."

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November 17, 2017

Franchise Opportunities

News Round-Up

Six Reasons to Be a Thankful Entrepreneur

As we approach the holiday season, we find ourselves reflecting on the year, measuring our successes and focusing on ways to avoid our lesser successes. Then, we start formulating our goals for the New Year. Looking back, we find that we are thankf

November 15, 2017

Franchise Opportunities

News Round-Up

The Human Bean: An Espresso Dream

“The name of our company is about personal service. It’s about being part of a larger community all the way from our suppliers and farmers, all the way down to our customers,” says Dan Hawkins, one of the founders of The Human Bean, a Medford, Oregon

November 07, 2017

Franchise Opportunities

News Round-Up