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.

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Immigrants Redefining the American Dream through Franchising

Just in time for June’s Immigrant Heritage Month, the biggest names in franchising will head to New York City’s Javits Center from June 18-20 for the International Franchise Expo - the biggest franchise expo in the world - to showcase their franchise

June 16, 2015

Franchise Opportunities

The Power of Franchise Ownership in Times of Job and Wage Insecurity (Part 2)

In the previous article The Power of Franchise Ownership in Times of Job and Wage Insecurity Part 1, we revealed 3 reasons why you shouldn't put your dreams of franchise or business ownership on hold for the perceived security of a 'real job'. Here

March 27, 2015

Franchise Opportunities

The Power of Franchise Ownership in Times of Job and Wage Insecurity (Part 1)

With unemployment rates falling to a level around 5.6%, some people are considering putting their dreams of franchise or business ownership on hold for the perceived security of a 'real job'. If this is you - don't let this happen! Here's why:

March 13, 2015

Franchise Opportunities

LinkedIn Starter Kit - 12 Pointers for Franchise Prospects

As you search for the right franchise opportunity, you’re bound to come across dozens of articles and blog posts that show companies and salespeople how to use LinkedIn effectively. What you’re far less likely to find are posts showcasing some hard-h

December 12, 2014

Franchise Opportunities

Three Reasons to Own a Cruise Franchise

Owning a cruise franchise like CruiseOne is a rewarding home-based business venture because you help people travel the world and create lifelong memories. If you are passionate about travel, have an entrepreneurial spirit and are a people-person, tha

November 06, 2014

Franchise Opportunities

People and News Briefs

The Alamo Drafthouse added Christian Parkes as chief brand officer. Bottle & Bottega CEO and co-owner Nancy Bigley, CFE, was recently appointed vice president of the IFA Women's Franchise Committee where she’ll chair the Leadership Conference Plannin

August 15, 2014

News Round-Up

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