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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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Got Satisfaction?

New study finds your top employee talent may be at risk.

As the saying goes, “be careful what you wish for.” Just a few years ago, franchisors were yearning for less regulation and a stronger economy. Now, with the economy humming along and unemployment rates at historic lows, some franchisors are struggling to grow.

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The Balancing Act

Striking work-life-community balance as a young franchise owner.

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Creating Authentic Connections

Five strategies to improve the way you interact with customers at events.

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Franchisee Associations: Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself, Usually

With the right attitude from both sides, a franchisee association can be an effective instrument in providing a better future for a franchise system.

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Multi-Unit Success: It’s About Franchisees and the Brand’s Skill Set

Franchisors don’t always have to be right, but they must test their ideas, protect the best interests of franchisees and gain the respect of franchisees in the long term.

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Keys to Recruiting and Keeping Millennial Franchisees

Millennials are your future. Embrace them, because someday they will be the majority of your franchisees.

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