This article is shared from Multi-unit Franchisee Magazine. It is written by Darrell Johnson, CEO of FRANdata an independent research company supplying infromation and analysis for the franchising sector. Every crisis creates brand winners and losers. This one is no different. Eventual brand winners will be those that best understood the long-term implications during the[…]
by Elizabeth Denham Ericka Garza is on a mission. She wants to change the demographic of franchisees to include more women and minorities from the inside out – starting with her company. She currently serves as Director of Franchise Recruitment for Pizza Hut, US. And leads the Philanthropic & Community pillar for YUM’s Multi- Cultural[…]
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUNE 18 – The International Franchise Association (IFA) today endorsed Sen. Mitch McConnell for reelection, naming the Kentucky Republican and Senate Majority Leader as a “Friend of Franchising.” Read rest of endorsement here on the IFA site: https://www.franchise.org/media-center/press-releases/ifa-endorses-majority-leader-mitch-mcconnell-for-reelection
Sherry Rose of Restoration 1 talks with Rebecca Monet and Elizabeth Denham about life as a working mom and how she prioritizes family and kids. She also embraces her love to team-building and supporting the business from the #2 spot on the team. Tune in to hear her talk about knowing yourself and embracing yourself.[…]
Creatif: Learn. Inspire. Create. Celebrate. Finally, a franchise brand that brings creativity and technology to young minds. The idea to start Creatif sparked in May 2016 when Creatif founder Jaya Aiyar realized that there was a scarcity of art studios where kids & adults could experience art. Her ideal space was one that also offered[…]
Sean Hart is not a sports fan but he loves anything with wheels and an engine. Sean is VP of Franchise Sales and Development at AFC Franchising, Inc., with over 225 primary and urgent care clinics. Listen in as Sean shares his love of wheels and engines, especially motorcycles with Rebecca Monet of Zorakle Profiles[…]
Good news! Here’s an interesting report regarding job growth in the Northeast. The latest Paychex |IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch shows a slight increase in hiring from the previous month, rising 0.06 percent nationally and 0.36 percent in the Northeast. The national jobs index stands at 94.44, remaining in line with April’s reading of 94.63. Small business[…]
Jared Isaacman and Jon Taffer break down hard numbers and trends in the restaurant/ bar industry. Isaacman and Taffer ensure the doom and gloom we have seen during this pandemic is coming to an end. Take a listen to The Jon Taffer Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doom-and-gloom-is-ending-ft-jared-isaacman/id1399017536?i=1000491534018
September 22, 2020 // Franchising.com // South Jordan, Utah – InXpress, a shipping and logistics franchise with a network of almost 400 franchises in 14 countries, has expanded its service offering to now include UPS® shipping for companies based in the U.S. market. The enhanced domestic small parcel and international shipping options, which benefit from InXpress’ purchasing[…]
For six years, the question of who a chain employee works for—the corporation, or a third-party franchisee—has been up in the air. The new ruling has major implications for millions of fast food workers. Read complete article in The Counter written by Sam Bloch here: https://thecounter.org/federal-judge-joint-employer-dol-department-of-labor-fast-food-mcdonalds/amp/
This article was written by William Edwards was published in October 2019 on Franchising.com. William Edwards asked international franchise specialists who reside and work in various regions of the world for their advice regarding franchise development in 2020 and beyond. Part 1 includes perspectives from the U.S, Canada and Central America – let us know[…]
Tom Porterfield, CPA and Founder of Porterfield and Company shares his What If in life. He talks with Rebecca Monet on this SpotOn! Chat about the importance of company culture and employee selection. He further discusses how his membership in Elevate Forum encouraged him to look at things in his business more pragmatically. A closer[…]