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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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EMPOWERING GROWTH: THE VITAL ROLE OF INCUBATION BRANDS IN FRANCHISING

Scott Zide, CEO of Empower Brands, explores the dynamic world of incubation brands within the franchising industry and their impact on innovation, adaptation and franchisee success, with examples of Empower’s incubation concepts.

Franchise Development

VETERANS UTILIZE SERVICE EXPERIENCE TO TEAM UP FOR BIG BUSINESS WITH DOODYCALLS

Three Friends Leverage Military Background in Pet Waste Franchise

Veterans

2023’S CUSTOMER ACQUISITION AND BRAND GROWTH TRENDS: REAL-LIFE SUCCESS STORIES AND FUTURE FORECAST

It’s been an astounding year for technological advancements.

Marketing

FOOD & BEVERAGE FRANCHISES INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT

The $292 billion Food & Beverage (F&B) franchising sector that encompasses categories like the popular QSRs, full-service restaurants, baked goods, frozen desserts and retail foods is undoubtedly at the core of the US franchising industry.

Franchising World

THE POWER, VALUE, AND OPPORTUNITY OF FRANCHISING WAS ON FULL DISPLAY AT THE IFA ADVOCACY SUMMIT

This September, stakeholders from across the franchise community assembled in Washington, D.C., for one of the most important weeks for franchising — the IFA Advocacy Summit.

Government Relations

VETERANS JOIN THE FRANCHISE INDUSTRY IN GROWING NUMBERS

Army Veteran Detra Fitts Talks About Her Experience and Leveraging Her Military Skills as a Marketing Manager

Veterans