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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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Creating A Positive Franchise Culture

Corporate culture is often thought of as that “touchy-feely” stuff that is difficult to understand and handed to the Human Resources Department to manage. In fact, it is a critical business issue that has a direct impact on productivity and profit.

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An EBITDA Expert Can Boost Your Bottom Line

Bringing on an EBITDA expert, or a role similar in nature, can have an immensely positive effect on your system that creates an increasingly attractive opportunity for potential franchise partners all while keeping your current franchisees happy and profitable.

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Combat the Revolving Door: 5 Signs You're Driving Away Top Talent

When franchisors lead by example by setting the right culture for employees and recruit franchisees to align with similar core values who will implement best practices within their independently-owned locations.

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The Importance of Franchise Relations When Private Equity is Looking to Invest

An investment from a private equity firm can be incredibly valuable in accelerating the growth of an emerging concept or re-igniting a more mature franchise brand.

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How to Retain Franchisees and Make Them Part of the Family Brand

The many benefits of the franchise system have been well documented, as each year it gives thousands of talented entrepreneurs the support they need to successfully run their own business. One aspect of franchising that tends to fly under the radar is the reliability of service customers receive that comes through many years of consistent ownership at a given business location.

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Franchising at the Speed of Trust

The culture and contribution you make to your customers, your community, and other stakeholders thrive with trust. Indeed, trust is the very currency of great franchisor/franchisee relationships, and nothing is as fast as the speed of trust.

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