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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.

Information Hub

The Value of Multi-Unit Franchisees Being Involved in IFA

To add value to your firm, the IFA provides the support, career development and information you need to get there.

Franchise Development

Cybersecurity Hits Home: Don’t Get Caught Unprepared

IFA CEO Robert Cresanti: No organization, regardless of size or industry, is safe from a malicious attack. Avoid becoming the next victim. Put the proper controls in place to avoid learning the hard way.

Technology

Why You Should Recruit Veterans as Franchisees

Veterans understand and appreciate the ability to work hard to create their own financial success.

Veterans

First Lady Praises Businesses’ Contributions to Joining Forces Campaign

Mrs. Obama pointed to U.S. businesses as leading the charge to hire veterans and their spouses. “America’s businesses have overwhelmed us with their response,” said Obama. The First Lady specifically noted the International Franchise Association with its pledge of 80,000 hires, which is part of VetFran’s Operation Enduring Opportunity initiative.

Veterans

The Significance Of The 'Save American Workers Act' To Franchises

Yesterday the House of Representatives passed Rep. Todd Young's (R-IN) Save American Workers Act, which provides relief from one of the employer mandates most harmful rules – the new definition of a full-time worker. The passage of this bill represents the first time the House of Representatives has passed legislation designed to fix the Affordable Care Act (ACA), not repeal it.

Government Relations

Are you staying connected?

An easy flow of information makes it possible for you to get insights from your peers on specific areas of interests to you about your franchise business on the device of your choice. It’s simple to share your views with other franchise industry colleagues using FranSocial on issues affecting your business.

Marketing