What do I love the most about the franchising space? The community and events! Other industries where I’ve spent time had some level of sharing and learning at a limited number of conferences. But franchising excels at setting aside competitive issues and working together to grow the model and many valued events. By Jack Monson
Antonio Mattei opened his Tint World franchise just a short time ago in Tyrone, Georgia, and he’s already realized it was the perfect decision for him. By Nancy E. Williams
Colette Bell, vice president of franchise development for Ace Handyman Services, wants everyone to know the many ways the company’s corporate office and franchise owners give back to the community. The brand focuses on two special events each year with the first taking place every January alongside their annual, multi-day staff event held in Denver. By Cindy Charette
The amount of business communications and messages coming at us has increased exponentially thanks to many AI tools. We are all seeing more emails, texts, DMs, meeting requests and awkward pitches than we did just a year ago. By Jack Monson
“It is with great pleasure that I present to you our 2023 IFA Diversity Institute Impact Report. This report was created by the IFA Foundation to amplify our voice and spread awareness about diversity in franchising amongst IFA’s members and beyond…” By Matt Haller, IFA President and CEO
When someone steps into a Bazooka Charlie’s Barber Co., they can expect much more than just a haircut. This emerging brand strives to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all of its clients. From the moment they walk through the door, they’ll be met with eye-catching wall murals, comfortable barber chairs and, most importantly, down-to-earth stylists who love what they do. By Shelby Green
Navigating the complexities of SBA loans can be daunting for many businesses, which often find themselves ineligible for various reasons. American Business Credit, also known as ABC Biz Loans, has been a stalwart in offering viable alternatives to these loans for over two decades. By Rose Mango
At this fall’s Franchise Leadership and Development Conference in Atlanta, Ty Brewster of LocateAI got to town a bit earlier than the rest of us. Ty and our friend Kater Danford of Northeast Color, activated “Operation Sugarbomb.” They spent a day dropping off baked goods at various franchise companies and locations. What were they selling? Actually…nothing. By Jack Monson
Home improvement is more than just adding a fresh coat of paint or updating countertops. It’s about delivering on each client’s unique taste and vision for their home, and LIME Painting has been doing just that since 2013. The company takes a customer-centric approach to its luxury home painting services. By Shelby Green
Bazooka Charlie’s Barber Co. is an attractive emerging brand in the lucrative men’s grooming arena. With six corporate locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the brand began franchising this year and, according to Owner Justin Goehring, is poised to disrupt the old-school barber industry. By Patty Horansky