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Franchise Resources | Franchise & Small Business News

IFA’s information hub provides resources designed to keep you informed on the latest franchise thought leadership.

Choose from a list of topics. Select curated content that explores what’s important to the franchise community - franchise and small business news, small business trends, advice from franchise experts, valuable insight and resources from IFA Toolkits, and engaging articles from IFA’s franchise magazine Franchising World.

Information Hub

Q&A with Smoothie "Queen" Fern Carty Dawkins

IFA’s Diversity Institute would like to introduce you to Fern Carty Dawkins, a multi-unit Smoothie King franchisee. She discusses her transition to franchising, mentorship and work-life balance in this exclusive Franchising World Q&A.

People, News & Events

Looking Toward the Future: U.S. Expansion Has Its Challenges

A NextGen in Franchising Global Competition social franchise winner offers advice to international concepts looking toward expansion into the United States.

International

How to Gain Employee Buy-In for the Mission

Franchising’s high-achieving franchisees share views on key topics.

Franchise Development

Are You Aware of Upcoming FASB Revenue Reporting Requirements?

IFA continues to work with key stakeholders ahead of approaching deadlines for public and private companies.

Government Relations

Ferenz Feher and the Social Values of Franchising

Ferenz Feher has been in franchising for more than 25 years and there is still much work to be done. In a long-ranging discussion with Franchising World, Feher discusses his values as an entrepreneur, the difference between social franchising and philanthropy, the rise of franchising in Mexico and the effects of immigration politics in the United States.

People, News & Events

The Role of the IFA Women’s Franchise Committee in Franchising

With 20 chapters throughout the country, the committee inspires female sector leaders to share wisdom and leadership with female franchisees, franchisors and suppliers throughout the year.

People, News & Events