Carly Wooley went from being a big fish in a small-town pond to super connector in the ever-growing franchise pond. She was raised in a small town in Alabama and graduated in a class of only 24 students. Then off to Auburn University with a population of 24,000 where she learned how to connect and[…]
Join your fellow International Franchise Association (IFA) members in upcoming IIFA Tele-Town Halls. Dates, times and dial-in information above. If you have any questions about these calls, please contact IFA’s Erica Farage at efarage@franchise.org.
This issue of The Franchise Woman magazine highlights Catherine Monson, CEO of #FASTSIGNS and chairwoman of the International Franchise Association (#IFA) in an article by Elizabeth Denham entitled Leadership in a Time of Crisis. Catherine talks about the importance of mentorship, emotional support as well as practical support during difficult times, such as those individuals[…]
https://community.franchise.org/ Check out IFA’s new community site with lots of help information, news, webinars and resources especially during this COVID-19 situation.
Catherine Monson, Chairwoman of the International Franchise Association and CEO of FastSigns shares the 5 Common Characteristics of Highly Successful People. Here are Catherine’s list of 5: Positive Mental Attitude Goal Directed Behavior Self-Motivation Sense of Urgency Never Stop Learning Situations such as the COVID-19 will bring out the best and the worst in us.[…]
Michael Layman, Vice President of Government Relations for the International Franchise Association (IFA) is a captivating speaker with a sense of humor. Never hurts to have a sense of humor especially in this highly regulated world of franchising! Michael Layman shared some pros and cons within franchising at Franchise Brokers Association Conference, in Orlando, FL[…]
Congratulations to this year’s IFA’s Annual Franchising Gives Back Awards Winners! Feels good – to do good!
IFA on top of legislature in California. Read more here: owners-ask-california-legislature-to-amend-ab-5 In a letter to legislators, the brands state, “IFA members are gravely concerned that, if enacted as currently drafted, AB-5 could mean the death of the franchise model in California, with devastating economic consequences,” based on their belief that “the ‘ABC test’ for employee[…]
Another great FranServe Conference, thank you Alesia Visconti, David Craghead and team. Having Robert Cresanti, President and Chief Executive Officer of the International Franchise Association (IFA) speak made it extra special. Robert is not only an advocate for franchising he is an outspoken champion of the franchise model.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) applauds the Alabama House of Representatives for its opposition to the so-called “Protect Alabama Small Business Act” (H.B. 352/S.B.129) in the Alabama Legislature. See IFA’s complete statement here: https://www.franchise.org/media-center/press-releases/ifa-statement-on-the-defeat-of-the-protect-alabama-small-business-act-0
The most recent Census data shows that 30.8% of franchise businesses are minority owned, compared to just 18.8% of non-franchised businesses. Unfortunately, this data was last collected in 2012, and new information is needed to better help policymakers promote minority business ownership. Learn more directly from the IFA.
IFA’s Franchising World December Issue is packed with marketing and innovation ideas. Check it out here.