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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

Five Key Lessons to an Effective Franchise Acquisition

Acquisitions are critical to the evolution of most businesses.

Finance

Children’s Services Franchise Sector Continues to Grow

Demand for early education and care franchises expected to increase for years to come.

Franchise Development

Launching a Mobile Franchise Model

A simple Old World recipe started it all. A century later, Repicci’s Italian Ice is hitting the road.

Franchise Development

Don’t Set and Forget: Tips to Avoid Common Errors in Running Your Franchise System

Building a business into a franchise is a major accomplishment. It means people like your product, appreciate your business, and want whatever you are selling. It means your brand stands out and its value extends beyond one market. However, the journey is far from over. Running a franchise is not a “set-it-and-forget-it” proposition.

Operations & Training

10 Top Reasons to Add a Franchise Intranet to Your Communication Plan

If your franchise doesn’t have an intranet system, you’ll definitely want one by the time you read Reason No. 10. (Hint: Generate New Business)

Technology

Tips for Preventing Credit Card Fraud and Avoiding Chargebacks

Protect your franchise and your bottom line in card-present and card-not-present transactions.

Finance