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Franchise Resources | Franchise & Small Business News

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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Labor Department’s Abusive Ruling Targets Consignment Franchise

Case is yet another example of the federal department’s coordinated agenda against franchise small businesses.

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Can These State and Local Developments Effect You?

Reports from states and cities across the U.S.

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A Solution to Rising Health Care Costs

The structure and experience of the franchise model makes it uniquely suited to implement and manage quality Association Health Plans.

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Fair Scheduling and Pay Equity: HR Compliance Trends To Watch

Reviewing important issues that affect franchise businesses.

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Apprenticeships: Great for America’s Youth, Great for Small Business

Vocational training programs and apprenticeships create well-defined pathways to success. This approach to career advancement is gathering momentum in industries across the U.S.

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Exclusive: Q&A with Rep. Bobby Rush

During a busy week in which a U.S. House Committee introduced legislation to fix joint employer, Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL.) sat down with IFA President and CEO Robert Cresanti, CFE, for an exclusive interview about his support of small business, apprenticeship programs, and the impact of franchising on local communities.

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