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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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5 Steps to Attract the Right Franchisee Candidates

Two common mistakes that franchisors make when reaching franchisee agreements are qualifying candidates that are under-capitalized and under-experienced. Evaluate your decision following five key steps to avoid making the wrong choice.

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Five Early Warning Signs of a Disengaged Franchisee

Being able to spot early signs of disengagement while a franchisee is still reasonably engaged and needs counsel is a process worth building or refining.

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FranTogether: Building Sustainable Relationships Through Effective Collaboration

With all the external pressures franchising is facing in today’s business environment, franchisors and franchisees must take control of their relationship, their businesses and their future. FranTogether shows franchisors and franchisees how to build resilient, sustainable businesses through effective collaboration.

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Franchise Execs: Are You a Shepherd or an Ostrich?

Franchise brands face risks around every corner. From the federal government shifting rules about employment to weather patterns impacting commodity prices, franchise executives need to keep a sharp eye to recognize risks and even sharper wits to determine what risks can be mitigated.

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From Small-Business Owner to Franchise CEO: Expanding the Brand While Keeping the Pulse of Day-to-Day Operations

As the leader of a growing franchise organization, your role is ever changing. Many hats will be worn over time as the brand is built. Franchising is a tried and true method for accelerated growth; however, going from being a small-business owner to serving as the CEO of a multi-unit franchise brand is no easy transition.

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The Art of Communication: Why It’s Time for Your Franchise to Break the Mold

The process of running an effective business is built on a foundation of good communication. Yet good communication eludes us. It seems that the fundamentals of how we communicate are broken. Take a moment to consider how things would be different if everyone in your organization were on the same page, communicating effectively, and working together.

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