Future of Franchising

The Future is Women in Franchising: How Female Entrepreneurs are Leading the Way

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The franchise industry has seen a significant increase in women-owned businesses in recent years. Women are changing the gender norms in male-dominated industries, and franchising is no exception. According to the International Franchise Association, women-owned franchises have grown by 38% in the last decade, and women now represent 30% of all franchise owners in the […]

How to Successfully Produce and Facilitate a Virtual Discovery Day for a Franchise

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How to Create a Successful Virtual Discovery Day Experience This should not be a sales closing event. Virtual Discovery Day (or Meet the Team Day) is a reinforcement of the information the candidate has been gathering during your awards experience. It is also a time to “meet the team” and learn more about the people […]

2023 Best of the Best

The Entrepreneur’s Source Named One of 2023’s Best of the Best Franchises By Entrepreneur SOUTHBURY, Conn. – (July 18, 2023) – The Entrepreneur’s Source® (TES) was recognized as one of the Best of the Best Franchises in 2023 by Entrepreneur. The ranking, which is featured in the July/August issue of Entrepreneur magazine and on Entrepreneur.com, […]

Our Top 10 Environmentally Safe Franchises

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Top 10 Environmentally Safe Franchises With sustainability at the forefront of government initiatives and public concern, it’s no surprise more companies are incorporating eco-friendly practices. That includes franchising, with several green franchises launching every year. They are changing the landscape of how business is viewed and what role it plays in protecting the planet and […]

Labor Shortages in Quick Serve and Fast Casual Restaurants

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How to Handle Labor Shortages in Quick Serve and Fast Casual Restaurants. Restaurants are in a tough spot when recruiting and retaining staff. Lower-pay industries like fast food have struggled to attract workers with the economy rebound. Americans are rushing back to restaurants, but many still need to be more staffed. The restaurant industry has […]

Fastest Growing States For the Future of Franchising

Here are Some of the Fastest Growing States for the Future of Franchising Franchising is an established business model that offers a proven business formula, market-tested products and services, and training. It also provides an opportunity to own a business without starting from scratch. The industry is expected to continue to grow in the coming […]

The Future of Franchising is Multi-Unit

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If you’re a franchisee looking to expand, you have several options. One is to open multiple locations under a single brand. Multi-unit franchise owners control over half of all franchise units in the country. And they are a rapidly expanding segment of the franchise industry. Growth Opportunities The Future of Franchising is Multi-Unit. As the […]

IFA Franchisee of the Year – Brandon Breath

    Meet Brandon Breath: Career Ownership Coach | Small Business Owner | Changing Lives by Showing YOU what IS Possible | 2022 Coach of the Year & IFA Franchisee of the Year. In the current economic environment, many people are in the midst of, or thinking about, career change. For some, self-sufficiency may be […]

2023 Franchise Influencer

We are honored to have our very own Ian Sapelli nominated as a 2023 Franchise Influencer See the full article here  As part of the annual Top #Franchise Influencers issue, we enlisted the help of the franchise #community to compile a list of the top people making moves in the franchise industry. Please say hello to Ian Sapelli, […]