International Franchise Articles
Browse our selection of franchise articles and features to help further your knowledge in opening and operating a franchise business. Our exclusive features cover the franchise growth, operations, legal, leadership, marketing, real estate, and technology site of the franchise business. Written by the editorial team that produces Franchise Update Magazine and Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine, the franchise industries premier magazines.
The Melting Pot fondue restaurant offers new financing program incentive combined with reduced franchise fee for new franchise agreements through the end of the year.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 7,562 Reads 14 Shares
Founded in 2010 and only franchising since 2012, dessert franchise CREAM signs development deal for more than 30 units in Florida.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 6,565 Reads
The International Franchise Association teams up with five Seattle franchisees to file an appeal in federal circuit court to stop the city from discriminating against local franchise businesses.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 7,594 Reads
Fastsigns franchisee Clint Ehlers will be on a panel to address the NLRB's Joint-Employment Standard at U.S. Chamber of Commerce event this week in Washington, D.C.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 6,140 Reads 1,014 Shares
Cyber attacks are on the increase. Here's what small- to medium-sized franchisees can do to be more secure in the future.
- Darren Guccione
- 17,964 Reads 1,023 Shares
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is trying to change the definition of "joint employer." Here's a look at how the new ruling could impact one franchise family and, ultimately, many more.
- Djenane Bartholomew
- 8,474 Reads 7 Shares
Franchisees testify before Senate committee that recent actions by the NLRB would significantly undermine their ability to operate and sustain their businesses - potentially forcing them to close down.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 6,001 Reads
New report says franchise businesses projected to again grow faster than the rest of the economy in 2015.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 12,612 Reads 20 Shares
When it comes to making a difference and getting things done, there is a distinct difference between those that do and those that don't. Those that do have conviction, absolute commitment, and an unwavering desire to get results.
- Rowdy McLean
- 7,942 Reads 41 Shares
No one ever said franchise growth was easy. Operating one or two locations is hard enough, but growing to 10, 20, or more is challenging for even the most seasoned operators--especially if any of their new builds or acquisitions turns out to be a poor performer.
- Kerry Pipes
- 9,511 Reads
Customers still like to speak with a real person by phone. Are you using the phone at your business and making it easy for your customers to get what they need?
- Lisa Ford
- 8,105 Reads
From all of us at Franchising.com, we would like to wish you and your family a very happy holiday season. Thank you for using Franchising.com in 2014. This year we have seen rapid growth in many of our content sections.
- By: Benjamin Foley
- 6,876 Reads
The franchise business model is under unprecedented attack by anti-business activists launching a coordinated campaign in cities, states, and at the federal level.
- Erica Farage
- 7,648 Reads 35 Shares
Every organization has a chance to deliver a positive customer experience. That experience has many starting points and touch points along the customer interaction.
- Lisa Ford
- 9,077 Reads 11 Shares
7 common negotiating mistakes that when avoided will help you make power plays that lead to win-win situation in business and in life.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 8,268 Reads
You want your customers to talk about you. Positive word of mouth advertising can enable your most loyal customers to not only talk about you but also to keep doing business with you. So give them something to talk about.
- John Tschohl
- 7,501 Reads
Organizations have leaders and managers. But there is a stark difference between the two and each has different skills sets. Can you recognize leaders from managers?
- John Tschohl
- 8,455 Reads
Bill Sole has been a successful master franchisee for the Anago Cleaning Systems brand in the Bay Area for nearly a decade now. He has just taken on the new territory of Inland Empire where his franchisees will service Riverside, San Bernardino and Ontario counties.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 8,135 Reads
"You don't want to change who you are," says Sally Hogshead. "You just want to become more of who you already are."
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 9,166 Reads 1 Shares
As an entrepreneur, you're often the face of your company, and your ability to capture attention, to fascinate others--clients, employees, strategic partners, influencers--can make or break a business.
- Sally Hogshead
- 8,311 Reads 6 Shares
Jeff Deiters, 50, is a Chicago-native who has been flying planes for as long as he can remember and spends a bulk of his time up in the sky. He and his wife, Annette, met at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, and are both veterans.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 7,544 Reads 70 Shares
Franchising is fighting back. Organized labor and activist groups have been hammering away at the franchise business way of life.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 7,368 Reads
Four out of five companies can testify that onboarding new hires leads to such positives as higher job satisfaction, better job performance, greater commitment to the organization, and stress reduction.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 7,215 Reads
In survey after survey company meetings get knocked by everyone from employees to senior executives as being among the biggest waste of work hours.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 5,795 Reads
John Sullivan is a Midwesterner with a background in retail and corporate America. He moved to St. Louis following college and began his career with Macy's department stores.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 6,684 Reads
Fast on the heels of its recent legal challenge to a new minimum wage law passed in Seattle, the International Franchise Association (IFA) has now set its sights on the city of Chicago.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 5,925 Reads
You've probably heard of emotional eating, but financial advisor Matthew T. Shafer says emotional investing is a problem that needs to be recognized society-wide, especially since the economy has been in such sharp focus this past half decade.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 6,456 Reads 16 Shares
Great people throughout history often fail, quite miserably, before finally reaching their goals, says international business strategist Dan Waldschmidt.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 7,055 Reads
MFV Expositions, the International Franchise Association and Franchise Update Media Join Forces for an All-Day, Educational Event in New York City on June 18, Exclusive to Multi-Unit Franchise Owners
- Franchise Update Media
- 8,626 Reads
Why won't my employees just do what I tell them? Why am I struggling to motivate my team? Why aren't they giving me the performance I need?
- Dr. Tasha Eurich
- 7,031 Reads 1 Shares
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