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she's speeding down the freeway as we speak, which seems perfect for catching up with Nathalie Emmanuel, who this month returns for her third run in the street-racing adrenaline fest [...]

NEXT WEEK Architecture Firms, Commercial Real Estate [...]

Emerging technologies around artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and cognitive computing have the capacity to help your business tremendously, not harm it. There are so many stories about how AI [...]

What do you see when you visit one of your franchise locations? Do you see: a business where employees wear your uniform, products are displayed and approved properly, and that [...]

Two years ago I took on my dream position as CEO of School of Rock. As a passionate musician myself it didn't take long for me to become completely immersed [...]

A brand name is one of the most valuable assets a company possesses. They create loyalty and trust, convey consistency, and lend credibility to businesses across the United States and [...]

The beauty of franchising comes from the ability to reach a vast variety of communities with your brand's mission. For Goldfish Swim School, spanning nearly 90 locations across North America, [...]

International expansion can represent enormous opportunity for brands. Consider Yum China, previously part of Yum!, which was successfully spun off in 2016 and now has a market capitalization of more [...]

For many veterans, it can be tough to re-enter the civilian world after separating from military service. Not only are there social challenges, such as reconnecting with family members, but [...]

GARY VEE Gary Vaynerchuk, aka 'Gary Vee,' told 2019 IFA Annual Convention attendees that focusing on the attention of the consumer and developing your brand are the essentials to success [...]

The National Hockey League, some might argue, is the most symbolically Catholic of all major league sports--an observation that might not be immediately apparent to those who mainly see it [...]

For a decade now, Thompson Exteriors has been servicing western Kentucky with its focus on EIFS, stucco, brick/block and stone. As a contractor solely focused on the trowel trades, the [...]

7-ELEVEN, INC. (800) 782-0711 (972) 828-6860 P.O. Box 711, Dallas, TX 75221 http://www .Franchise .7-Eleven .com A&W RESTAURANTS, INC. A Great American Brand, LLC (855) 766-8232 (859) 219-0019 (859) 721-1328 [...]

Is there any business owner who has built a business without any outside assistance or influence? The printer who created your cards, the U.S. Postal Service, computer manufacturer, Internet provider--together, [...]

Anew technology has overtaken the fitness market in Europe in recent years: Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS). The approach: Light current impulses intensify the training effect, improving training results. The advantage: [...]

Sometimes a property can represent the feeling of the current social climate, and there may be no better time than right now for Ugly-Dolls. The plush characters, with their big [...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS2018 Supplier Forum advisory boardMary Ann O'Connell, CFE FranWise[R]ChairmanLorne Fisher, CFE Fish ConsultingFirst Vice ChairmanAaron Chaitovsky, CFE Citrin Cooperman'Second Vice ChairmanRonald Feldman, CFE ApplePie Capital, Inc.Immediate Past ChairmanAmy [...]

Starting or buying a franchise offers the opportunity to achieve the entrepreneurship dream while capitalizing on the structure of a franchise system. As this dream takes shape, it's important to [...]

Walk a mile in someone else's shoes, or in other words, keep other's perspectives in mind as you make decisions. It's a simple idea, but an essential one when it [...]

While franchisors know that the key to international growth is through master franchising, the franchisors that have the most success growing overseas are the ones that understand they get by [...]

The word Iberoamerica is the combination of Iberia and America. It designates the territories comprised by the 20 Latin American countries in which Spanish and Portuguese are spoken, as well [...]

Each year, the number of individuals and organizations supporting the franchising industry continues to grow. The supplier community--from attorneys and financial experts to public relations firms, marketing agencies and technology [...]

Aaron Holmes grew up racing motorcycles in the desert, and a lot of his friends had trailers and RVs. And that got him thinking. One day, as he was contemplating [...]

There's never been a more important year than 2019 to come to Washington for the Franchise Action Network Annual Meeting. That may seem like a dramatic sentence, given all that [...]

It feels as though every few years, panic concerning joint employment and the future of franchising rears its ugly head. Much of the alarm born from news about joint employment [...]

The history of franchising includes the unique relationship between the franchisor and their franchisees. For decades, the franchise relationship was based on developing trust between individuals. Most franchise companies were [...]

Over the course of our careers we will all encounter people we don't immediately see eye to eye with. Perhaps this person is a challenging boss or an unfriendly coworker. [...]

Jeff Rigsby has been working with Bojangles' since 1994, and currently owns and operates more than 60 Bojangles' units. We asked Jeff about his experience in the franchise industry and [...]

Fiction not fact: corporate stores are favored. Overwhelmingly, the biggest hurdle to overcome when an emerging brand has both corporate and franchise-owned locations is perceived favoritism. There's a perception that [...]

In any business, success is the result of a formula comprised of many different elements. In the formula for successful franchise development, operational standards are perhaps the most crucial elements [...]

Diversity and inclusion matter. In the franchising world, diversity and inclusion can enhance franchisee recruiting and improve overall business performance. And it's not just our own experience that tells us [...]

One of the fastest growing liquid nitrogen ice cream franchises, Creamistry will be opening 12, new locations in the United States this year and entering the international market with its [...]

If your franchise location is trying to recruit top talent, your social media can either help or harm your efforts. Just as a customer might check out your social media [...]

Opening a business takes a huge leap of faith. But the great part about franchising for veterans is that there's a tested blueprint to follow, helping you land on your [...]

Every year, 250,000 military members leave the service and enter the civilian workforce. Making the transition to civilian life is one of the greatest challenges they face in their careers. [...]

Back in February, I had the honor of moderating a panel on corporate culture and opportunities for veterans with three experts at this year's International Franchise Association Annual Convention. Each [...]

For too long, America has overlooked the services and sacrifices of those caring for wounded, ill or injured veterans at home. These 5.5 million military and veteran caregivers--spouses, parents and [...]

Canada's trademark registration system is undergoing a significant transformation intended as part of the modernization of the national intellectual property framework. In addition to substantial amendments to the Trademarks Act [...]

Stalwarts in the industry peg the size of the franchise sector in India at an estimated US$47 billion-$48 billion. A simple road trip on a major highway in the country [...]

The secondary title is a little misleading. As we all know, franchising is often not smooth sailing, and expansion into new markets always comes with unique challenges particular to the [...]

Throughout history and for multiple reasons, humanity has progressively moved to the village, the township, the city, in other words, the world has become more urbanized. If nothing else, the [...]

$238 MILLION Carrols Restaurant Group has agreed to merge with Cambridge Franchise Holdings in a $238 million deal that will add 166 Burger King locations and 55 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen [...]

The Indianapolis-based Scotty's Brewhouse chain plans to restructure its ownership as it works to emerge from bankruptcy, squeezing out the Arizona-based company that acquired a minority stake in Scotty's in [...]

Franchisees frequently make the mistake of seeking to sell their business before properly positioning it for sale. In so doing, sellers are often unable to command top dollar for their [...]

In the short span of a year, the Federal Reserve raised the fed funds rate four times, increasing prime from 4.5 percent in December 2017 to 5.5 percent as of [...]