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

Franchisee Friday, Al Fisher, Valpak

Al Fisher is the owner of the Southern Virginia territory of Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons. Currently, 470,000 homes receive consumer savings through Al Fisher’s Valpak mailings. Fisher has extensive experience in marketing, sal
July 08, 2016
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

Franchisee Friday, Marianne and Craig Burt, Wine & Design

In the midst of the recession, Marianne Burt and her husband, Craig Burt, were dealing with the loss of income (both self-employed artists) and about to lose their house. Both graduating out of one of the prestigious art schools in the country, SAIC
July 01, 2016
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

Franchisee Friday, Mickey Chance, Golden Corral

Mickey Chance has been with Golden Corral for 29 years, including the last nine years as a franchisee. He is the President of Chance Hospitality and owns Golden Corral restaurants in Wilmington and Shallotte, North Carolina. His son, David, is Vice P
June 24, 2016
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

Franchisee Friday, Martekei Plange, Coverall North America

Martekei Plange, owner of P&P Janitorial Services, LLC, is a franchisee of Coverall North America, Inc.- a leading franchisor of commercial cleaning businesses. The 32-year old entrepreneur started her business in 2014, and currently serves the commu
June 10, 2016
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

Franchisee Friday, Jamie Kirschner, Valpak of Garden State West

Jamie Kirschner is the owner of Valpak of Garden State West based in Parsippany, NJ, a leader in local print and digital coupons. Kirschner is a marketing professional with over 19 years experience in account management, marketing strategy, project m
June 03, 2016
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

How Franchises Can Maximize Their Workers' Schedules

We hear it time and time again from franchisees – arranging employee schedules is time consuming, confusing and just plain aggravating. But it’s one of those things that if not done properly can really cause turmoil within your franchise. And if not
June 02, 2016
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

We excel in Excellence

We represent excellence in franchising education and advocacy. We’re here to support your growth, connect our community, and protect our business model.  Advancing every aspect of franchising since 1960, IFA is the collective power of our membership.

About IFA

Knowledge is Power

© Copyright. All rights reserved.