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New Year Requires United Effort to Challenges Facing Franchising

Those attacking the franchise model do not understand it, may not realize the ramifications of their approach. While the International Franchise Association, with the help of some franchisors and their franchisees, has done a tremendous job of fighting back these challenges so far, it can’t —and shouldn’t —carry the burden alone. Every franchisor and franchisee should be a part of this effort.

Government Relations

Podcasting as Content Marketing

Many brands are implementing content marketing as a way to generate new leads and customers. Cold calling is being replaced with leveraging the consumption of content and engaging prospective customers earlier in their buying process.
Marketing