By Greg Cory
The International Franchise Association annual study on labor trends in franchising, showing that the availability of qualified labor remains the number one challenge facing franchised businesses today, conducted by FRANdata. The survey shows slight improvement in labor market conditions, but four out of five franchised brands continue to experience constrained growth due to labor challenges.
By Greg Cory
Ahead of the NLRB’s forthcoming joint employer rule, survey conducted in partnership with Oxford Economics shows significant concerns among franchisees with broadened joint employment standard, decreasing access to business ownership, causing disruptions to the franchise relationship, and increasing costs.
By Greg Cory
New technologies have positively impacted the franchising industry, enabling franchisors to give operators more effective business solutions and ways to enhance the overall customer experience.
By Greg Cory
When I joined the WIN family in 2018, with no prior experience in franchising or in the multi-billion-dollar home inspection industry, I spent weeks listening to our Strategic Partners (how we refer to our franchise owners) to hear their insights about WIN, including challenges confronting them and the opportunities in our industry.
By Greg Cory
Below are some select resources that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recommends for someone who is looking to buy into a franchise opportunity reviews before they buy!
By Greg Cory
There are some elements to business that are timeless. Your company’s mission, values and vision typically remain consistent over time. Today, how your business adapts to changing technology is the biggest determinant in its ability to stand the test of time.
By Greg Cory
This month marks the third anniversary of the global Covid-19 pandemic and while many of us are keen to move forward, it’s important for businesses to reflect on the takeaways and build on lessons learned through our shared, global experiences.
By Greg Cory
When reviewing data from most 2023 media forecasts from eMarketer and other similar research firms, there is a consensus that while advertising spend growth will continue in 2023, it’s likely to be at a slower pace than previous years. With the economic outlook featuring lots of uncertainty, many brands and marketers have signaled that there is a renewed focus on ensuring marketing budgets are spent more efficiently this year. Every dollar counts and the adage remains; never stop marketing. So how can franchisors adapt and maximize marketing ROI this year?
By Greg Cory
The International Franchise Association will host its annual franchise Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada from February 26 to March 1, 2023. Every year, the convention program helps franchisees and franchisors explore franchise best practices in the areas of business development, staff learning, franchise operations, financial planning, legal strategies and more.
By Greg Cory
The International Franchise Association will host its annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada from February 26 to March 1, 2023. Every year, the Convention program helps franchisees and franchisors explore franchise best practices in the areas of business development, staff learning, franchise operations, financial planning, legal strategies and more. This year’s Convention will feature the first time ever franchise information sessions geared toward real estate franchisees to better understand the latest best practices that they can apply to their businesses.