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

What Should You Look for in a Casual Dining Franchisor?

As a prospective franchisee, you may be looking at a very well-packaged franchise opportunity that appears to have a great business model.  But, the big question is, how do you know the franchisor has the necessary tools, systems, and resources to su
February 20, 2018
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

Here's What You Need to Know About Franchising in New York.

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 
January 26, 2018
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

Franchising in Texas is as Big as Everything Else in Texas!

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 
January 19, 2018
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

IFA’s Top 10 Advocacy Victories in 2017 for Franchise Owners

2017 was a landmark year for the International Franchising Association as it advocated on behalf of the franchising community and protected the franchising business model. As an industry, franchising is on the rise and continues to be a significant c
January 03, 2018
News Round-Up

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