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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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Looking Toward the Future: U.S. Expansion Has Its Challenges

A NextGen in Franchising Global Competition social franchise winner offers advice to international concepts looking toward expansion into the United States.

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The Role of Letters of Intent in International Franchise Transactions

Used properly, a letter of intent can save time, money and help advance proposed transactions in foreign countries.

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Brazil: A Hub of Franchises and Opportunities

With its relentless pursuit of efficiency and new markets, and efforts to attract consumers, Brazil is poised for franchise sector growth.

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Refranchising in International Markets

As refranchising gains popularity internationally, it's important that these transactions clearly identify challenges and complexities to ensure smooth transactions and provide solid foundations for long-lasting relationships.

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Expanding Into the Developing World: Survey Findings

The World Bank and the International Franchise Association partnered to conduct a survey of international franchisors. The objective of the survey was to better understand the motivations of companies to enter into franchising arrangements in emerging markets, main policy and regulatory impediments in entering such arrangements, the scope and nature of current franchising operations and growth markets.

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Looking to Take Your Brand to New Countries? GO International With IFA

Going international has unlocked the true potential of many franchise companies. Market-leading brands are already trailblazing the path of franchising around the globe. What do you need to do to start becoming an international brand?

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