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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.

Information Hub

California Governor’s Veto of Relationship Law Raises Bar For Proponents

Gov. Jerry Brown of California reset the bar for the consideration of state relationship laws nationwide through his veto of SB 610 in September.

Government Relations

Positively Memorable Experiences – They’re Not Just for Customers!

Certainly, validation and multi-unit ownership are strong indicators that positively memorable experiences exist within your franchise system.

Operations & Training

Negotiating a Master Franchise Agreement — Getting to “Yes”

Negotiating can be complex, challenging and demands careful thought and patience.

International

Record Retention: What to Keep and Where to Put It

Consider these steps to address your record retention concerns. Employers are required to maintain numerous employee records to comply with federal, state, and local laws. Proper recordkeeping practices can also help to administer human resources policies and practices with greater efficiency.

Operations & Training

Strategic Alliances – How to Make Them Work for You

Strategic alliances may be worth the investment to increase brand coverage in today’s competitive environment.

Franchise Development

Adding Vitality to Your Meeting’s Agenda

Attendees are again expecting an experience with their conferences beyond just content dissemination.

Marketing