You, the tireless, hardworking franchise owners of this nation, are needed to step forward and tell your story to lawmakers. Don’t wait, do it now. It all starts with a “yes.”

If the strength of a company lies in its people, then employing from a group that has a 99 percent satisfaction rate is the easiest way to guarantee your company’s success. 

IFA President and CEO Robert Cresanti, CFE, recently kicked off the @OurFranchise Campaign by launching a nationwide tour starting in franchising hub Denver, Colo. The road show will share the stories of how local franchise business owners and their employees are supporting communities while creating jobs and business ownership opportunities. As the common phrase goes, with a franchise, you "go into business for yourself, but not by yourself.” And each year, millions of Americans start businesses, find jobs and gain important vocational skills through this unique way of doing business. 

To create stronger relationships with elected officials, other business organizations and franchise small-business community members in each state, IFA’s Franchise Action Network is establishing statewide “captains,” charging them with building stronger network structures in their state.

FranPAC, IFA’s Political Action Committee, which raises and distributes campaign funds to candidates seeking political office, helps us to support candidates who understand the issues important to small businesses and who favor policies that will ease the regulatory burdens on today’s business owners, particularly franchise business owners.

For multi-unit franchisees, the right balance of technology and implementation can help improve franchise operations and development, as well as quantify and create a cohesive brand experience, no matter which location a customer visits.

Millennials are your future franchisees and they want to invest in brands that give back. 

Fulfill your role as a leader: take responsibility, always show up, and seek wise counsel to speed up the growth of your business.

Teams from the International Franchise Association visited the Democratic and Republican National Conventions in July to spread the positive impacts of franchising and strengthen the connections with candidates and existing legislators to help protect the franchise business model.

In the world of websites and SEO, the franchise brand’s website is important, but you also need a plan to build that online presence for each location.