Angela Olea, Founder and Brand President of Assisted Living Locators, Named to 2024 Phoenix Titan 100, Inducted into Hall of Fame

Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Angela Olea, RN, Founder and Brand President of Assisted Living Locators, as a 2024 Phoenix Titan 100 honoree and inductee into the Titan 100 Hall of Fame.

IFA Statement on Selection of J.D. Vance as Republican Vice-Presidential Nominee

“We applaud the selection of Senator Vance as President Trump’s running mate and are grateful for his support of the franchise business model and the nine million workers our members employ in every community across the country,” said Matt Haller, president and CEO of the International Franchise Association. “Senator Vance has stood up for franchising in the Senate, including opposing harmful regulations advanced by the Biden Administration, such as the NLRB’s expanded joint employer rule that would destroy America’s 800,000 local franchise small businesses.”

HomeWell Care Services Owner Wins FBR’s Rockstar Award for 2024

Conway, Arkansas — July 11, 2024 — Brandon Phipps, Owner of HomeWell Care Services in Conway, Arkansas, has been recognized as a “Franchise Rockstar” by Franchise Business Review (FBR) in the ‘Veterans’ category. Phipps was selected from hundreds of nominations based on his dedication to supporting local veterans and his agency’s outstanding performance over the past year.

IFA Statement on New FTC Guidance Impacting Franchising

"The FTC’s actions today are contrary to the reality that the vast majority franchise relationships are working and that franchising continues to grow each year. We have long supported greater transparency and visibility in the franchise sales process, and IFA encourages the FTC to focus on improving the Franchise Rule by adopting IFA’s 2024 Responsible Franchising policy recommendations."