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.

Information Hub

What Touring Taught Me

Rob Price, School of Rock President & CEO, discusses why he chose to visit franchisees around the nation and how it led him to be a better leader.
Operations & Training

How to Avoid Burning Bridges at Work

Christin Myers, Vice President of Strategic Business at OpenWorks, talks about the importance of maintaining good relationships with peers and coworkers within your franchise.
Operations & Training

Why Washington Needs You Now

Why it is so important for IFA member organizations to reach out to their representatives in order to protect and advocate for their brand.
Government Relations

How Franchising Transformed Itself

A timeline of where franchising started and what it looks like in today's world through business operations and organizational development.
Franchise Development