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5 Tips to Make it Easy for Franchises to be on Brand

SpeedPro is a leading B2B large format printing franchise who works with franchisors to supply consistent vehicle wraps, signage, environmental graphics packages, grand opening kits, event tents and more to their franchisees.
Marketing

2021 Toolkits

The 2021 digital archives for IFA's Toolkits.
Marketing

How To Build a Marketing Plan for Your Franchise Business

Franchise business growth is difficult to achieve. The tactics that work for single-location businesses could prove less effective for businesses with multiple locations. To create a successful franchise business, you first need to establish a clear path to reaching your goals. Successful franchises have found that adopting a strategy-first approach enables them to do so – and that begins with your franchise marketing plan.
Marketing

The Creative Conundrum

Are you spending time searching for the right creatives to express your brand? Unleash your best art by letting your brand influencers choose
Marketing

Why Franchise Brands Should Invest More in Market Research

Franchises are both common and uncommon when it comes to consumer marketing. They have particular considerations that set them apart from a corporate organization, like Walmart, but also need to connect with their target consumer audiences, just as much as the Coca-Colas of the world.
Marketing

What Does Artificial Intelligence Mean for Franchise Marketing?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic in franchising for several years now. Still, with its broad scope and technical nature, AI has often remained just a buzzword for many franchises that don’t have a clear understanding of how it can tangibly benefit their businesses.
Marketing