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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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Franchisees Provide Insights on How to Improve Management and Business Operations

Two franchisees answer the question "What are the top three pain points in running your business?"

Operations & Training

How to Deal With an Employee Who is Habitually Late

Setting ground rules, documenting violations, using a formal discipline process and recognizing larger workplace issues can go a long way toward fixing issues with tardiness.

Operations & Training

10 FAQs on Employee Handbooks

Before implementing a workplace restriction, review applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Operations & Training

Navigating the Hotel/Site Selection/RFP Process

It can be a challenge to navigate the hotel/site selection/RFP process when planning meetings and programs for your franchise. But no need to stress, as there are many effective tips, tools and resources to assist you in navigating the market.

Operations & Training

Eight Top Mistakes of Franchise Industry Performance Management

An effective performance management system not only can help employees succeed, but can also benefit the performance of the business.

Operations & Training

The Balancing Act of Building a Franchise Brand

Successful franchise brands are built over time by consistently setting and meeting customer expectations of the brand experience.

Operations & Training