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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.

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Buy-Sell Planning for Franchisors or Franchisees

A well-constructed buy-sell arrangement can provide peace of mind for you and your family that there is a succession plan in place to help take care of the needs of all interested parties.

Finance

Shutdown's Impact on Franchise Funding

Strategies to move forward despite roadblocks caused by the federal shutdown in January.

Finance

Private Equity is More Art Than Science

Tips for determining your need, navigating the process and finding the right investor.

Finance

Finding Your Angel: Private Equity in Franchising

The right partners help franchise companies thrive. Carefully selecting your backers can supercharge growth.

Finance

Using Crowdfunding to Raise Capital for Your Franchise Business

New crowdfunding regulations now allow franchisors and franchisees to sell securities through a less rigorous process than a full securities filing but risks must be considered. Conferring with experienced legal counsel before choosing this path is recommended.

Finance

Have Your Cake and Eat It Too with Royalty Transactions

A royalty transaction is a new liquidity option available to owners of high quality franchisors. It provides the liquidity of an outright sale while allowing franchisor owners to retain 100 percent ownership.

Finance