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 Spotlight Q&A – Dr. Dan Robinson, sweetFrog Frozen Yogurt

Welcome back to the “Franchisee Spotlight Q&A” series where we sit down with a wide variety of franchisees to provide aspiring franchise owners with an inside look into the stories and decisions that have fueled the success of other franchise owners…
May 31, 2016
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

Franchisee Friday, Janice Kennedy, The Goddard School

Janice Kennedy started her career in International Business specializing in Transportation and Logistics. After a successful career, Janice was able to stay home with her children for over 10 years. In 2007, the Kennedys began searching for new busin
May 13, 2016
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

Franchisee Friday, Kristin Jedamski and Debbie Wintz, Rhea Lana's

Kristin Jedamski needed an economical way to clothe her children. She was invited to a Rhea Lana’s Moms-to-Be pre-sale, and an entrepreneur was born.

Jedamski left a career in human resources when she needed to find something with a more flexible
May 06, 2016
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

Franchisee Friday, David Rowland, Alta Mere The Automotive Outfitters

David Rowland is a franchise owner and Houston area developer for Alta Mere/SmartView, a co-branded division of Moran Family of Brands. Alta Mere offers a complete selection of automotive aftermarket high-tech retail accessories and driver safety dev
April 29, 2016
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up

Franchisee Friday, Mitch Cohen, Jersey Mike's Subs

Headquartered in Manasquan, NJ Jersey Mike's Subs has been in business since 1956 and franchising for almost 30 years. Mitch Cohen is a mult-unit, multi-brand franchisee who has found success in working with companies as he puts it "that share our co
April 22, 2016
Franchise Opportunities
News Round-Up