FranServe Conference 2019

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.

Groggy Dog: Ideal Franchisee DNA Blueprint

Welcome Aboard Groggy Dog. Groggy Dog promotional products franchise can help a wide range of clients with event marketing, branding, employee retention and customer acquisition products and programs. Best of all, franchisees can do it with confidence, backed by Groggy Dog’s design, screen printing and embroidery services, all done in-house, to optimize quality and turnaround[…]

Phil Mettra at FranServe Conference

In an ever growing virtual world, it’s always great to connect face-to-face with our franchisor and franchise broker clients. Here’s Phil Mettra, Zoracle Profiles’ VP of Client Development strutting his stuff at FranServe’s 2019 Convention in Denver, Colorado.

Rebecca Monet speaks at FocalPoint Coaching 2019 Conference

Rebecca Monet, Zoracle Profiles, president and chief scientist spoke at 2019 FocalPoint Coaching 2019 International Conference in Houston, Texas. The fascinating topic, “GENERATIONAL TRENDS & HIDDEN COACHING OPPORTUNITIES“, stimulated great conversations and ideas. Lovely thank you note afterwards.

Deka Lash

Great read in this month’s Franchise Times Magazine on up and coming Deka Lash. Deka Lash is named after founder Jennifer Blair’s (center) two daughters, Karli (left) and Demi. https://www.franchisetimes.com/June-July-2019/Deka-Lash-attracts-cast-of-characters/

Alabama’s Protect Small Business Act

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

Franchising and Unions

David Barr, chairman of PMTD Restaurants and its affiliates, a multi-unit franchise business operating 23 KFC and Taco Bell restaurants, and Chair of the International Franchise Association warns a new bill in Alabama will upend the franchising model and jeopardize the jobs he and other franchise owners support. Click Here listen to complete Fox News Interview.[…]

Looking past the wall with Mark Siebert.

There is perhaps nothing more timely than the topic of immigration. Each evening on the news, we hear about people fighting to get into our great country—aptly named “the land of opportunity.” Learn more about Mark Siebert, the iFranchise Group and the American Dream in this Franchise Times article: https://www.franchisetimes.com/April-2019/Looking-over-the-wall-may-help-zors-spread-American-dream/