Are you familiar with the International Franchise Association (IFA)? Franchisees that haven’t heard of the organization before may wonder what kinds of resources the association offers their franchises. There’s a lot a franchisee can discover inside this hub, which represents thousands of...Read More
By Deborah Sweeney | Posted July 31, 2019
June is Immigrant Heritage Month, and it is a good time to think about the role those coming from another country have in operating businesses throughout the United States. When we think of immigrants, business ownership may not initially come to mind. However, the...
By Rick Bisio | Posted June 15, 2019
Have you always wanted to start a small business, but worry about the risks involved in succeeding with a startup? You may want to consider getting your feet wet by starting a franchise. Purchasing and running a franchise, whether it sells sandwiches or offers repair services, allows individuals...
Posted June 11, 2019
The decision to enter the franchise industry can be exhilarating, but also intimidating: With such a diverse array of franchise opportunities, how does one know which opportunity is right for you? It's critical that you do your research, and understand all of the pros and cons. The mission...
By Staff Writer | Posted June 11, 2019
While franchising is a large and important driver of the U.S. economy, industry insiders realize and appreciate that in many ways franchising is a relatively small ecosystem of brands and suppliers. Moreover, franchising has never been accused of being on the “bleeding edge” of new...
Posted May 13, 2019
The first quarter of 2019 is now in the books and the momentum for franchise growth and prosperity has continued from last year. Several large franchise conventions have taken place over the first several months of the year, such as the International Franchise Association Conference and the...
By Rick Bisio | Posted April 22, 2019
My company, the International Franchise Professionals Group ( IFPG) works to connect hundreds of new franchisees with various franchises each year. We learn something new from each client we work with. This interview we wanted to dig deeper into the importance of talking to other...
Posted March 28, 2019
Franchising provides hopeful entrepreneurs with the tools, systems, and support to start a successful business. With so many different franchise opportunities to choose from, how does one find their perfect match? It's important to keep in mind that while some franchises may be more popular than...
Posted February 06, 2019
Have you heard of the franchise JDog Junk Removal & Hauling? This year, JDog Junk Removal & Hauling opened its 200thfranchise . They’ve been in business for just seven years, and JDog is on its way to becoming the fastest growing junk removal franchise...
Posted February 05, 2019
The case for buying, owning, and operating a franchise can seem quite compelling: You, at least in a sense, own your own business, but you’re not alone during the operation. You have some latitude to operate independently — yet you also should have access to assistance from the franchisor. The...
Posted January 28, 2019
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