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

Prepare to Grow Your Business: 5 Things You Can Do This Week

By: Rocco Fiorentino, President & CEO, Benetrends, Inc.

Growing your business can be a time-consuming process, but here are five steps you can take this week to put yourself on the track to expansion.

Monday: Analyze Your Current Si

June 19, 2014

Franchise Opportunities

Two Reports Show Franchise Growth Expected to Increase at Fastest Rate in Five Years

WASHINGTON, June 19, 2014 – Two separate reports by respected economic consulting firms project that franchising is poised to grow significantly in 2014.

FRANdata, which has been analyzing franchising activity for more than 25 years, reports that

June 19, 2014

Franchise Economy

Special Report

Heating Up: Unexpected Franchise Models that Benefit during the Summer Months

We all know that ice cream is a seasonal business. While a quart of Ben and Jerry’s can be a source of comfort after a long day at work or a bad breakup, ice cream sales trend up as the weather gets warmer.

However, ice cream and frozen yogur

June 17, 2014

Franchise Opportunities

Glossary of Franchising Terms

Entering any new industry can be difficult. Opening a business requires a large support structure and background knowledge. Here, at the International Franchise Associate, we are aware that we are a primary resource for not only franchisors, but also

February 12, 2014

Franchise Opportunities

5 Reasons to Buy a Franchise for Christmas

Welcome to the holidays! It’s that time of year when car dealerships, retail stores and countless other businesses offer up some of the year’s best discounts. This is a beautiful thing for those consumers who are scrambling last minute to compensate

December 23, 2013

Franchise Opportunities

5 Catalysts Driving the In-Home Senior Care Industry’s Growth

Guest Blogger: Peter Tourian, Founder and CEO of SYNERGY HomeCare

With more and more baby boomers retiring each day, the in-home care industry continues to grow and countless franchise companies have emerged to fulfill the growing demand. He

November 22, 2013

Franchise Opportunities