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

Metal Supermarkets Franchisee Keeps Doctors Safe as They Test Patients for COVID-19

Jesse Johnson owns two local Metal Supermarkets stores in Indiana. At the request of hospital CEO Steve Long, Johnson designed and constructed a booth to be used for rapid, massive testing of people who may have the coronavirus.

May 08, 2020

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IFA Member Dennis Maple Named on List of 2020 Most Influential Black Executives In Corporate America

IFA member Dennis Maple, CEO at Goddard Systems Inc. (GSI), has recently been named to Savoy magazine’s 2020 Most Influential Black Executives In Corporate America list.

April 24, 2020

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Meet Lauren Smith

We are so excited to introduce the newest member of the IFA advertising & sponsorship team- Lauren Smith!

March 06, 2020

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How Franchising Gives Veterans a Career Path After Retirement

An exclusive insight on Paul Arrington, U.S. Air Force Veteran and franchisee with Property Management, Inc. that discusses his transition into franchising.

March 03, 2020

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November People & News

A summary of IFA member position changes, franchising gives back stories and more for the month of November.

December 16, 2019

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Meet Jeanine Littrel

We are so excited to introduce the newest member of the IFA conferences team- Jeanine Littrel!

November 25, 2019

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