Franchise Businesses

If you think franchise businesses are just about fast food, think again. Franchise opportunities exist in almost every sector of the economy, from lodging to home repair to educational services. In fact, more than 9.7 million people in the United States alone work in the world of franchising, while the business model is literally becoming […]

The Risks of Franchise

Quite simply, franchising diminishes risk. Established brands have credibility with consumers. Nationwide chains have brand awareness and visibility that has sometimes taken years to develop. Established business and operating systems help franchisees hit the ground running. And federal, state, and International Franchise Association (IFA) regulations ensure that franchisors are legitimate and honourable. All of these […]

New Franchisees?

Franchising is becoming a more attractive business vehicle for a variety of people, and this diversity is strengthening the franchising community.
Women franchisees are becoming more common. Working with data provided by the U.S. Bureau of the Census, the Center for Women’s Business Research found that as of 2004, there are an estimated 10.6 million privately […]

Franchise Networking Opportunities

Given that the health of a franchisor’s relationships contributes to the health of the overall system, all franchisees should take part in as many networking opportunities as they can.
The franchise system may provide many of these opportunities. For example, it may have regular workshops, seminars, and meetings for its franchisees. A good franchisor will understand […]

The Power of Franchise Businesses

Franchise businesses encompass an enormous number of people and companies. When you’re starting to think about grabbing franchise opportunities and getting involved in this way of doing business, you need to be well informed. The International Franchise Association (IFA) has commissioned studies of franchising to help you understand what it’s all about and what […]

Franchise Business Educational Opportunities

You may need some proper education before making your franchise opportunities a success. Good news is an important arm of the International Franchise Association (IFA) is the Educational Foundation, which was formed in 1983. This tax-exempt organization has a mission: “increasing the knowledge and professional standards of all members of the franchising community; […]

Matching Franchisees with Best Franchise Opportunities

How to find franchisors that offer best franchise opportunities?
If you think you would make a good franchisee, the next step is finding franchisors that offer franchise opportunities that match your skills and interests and fit your budget and financial needs. This requires a fair amount of research. After all, buying a franchise is a very […]