Gary Robins

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named sixteen new franchise leaders elected to serve on its Board of Directors in 2027.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) applauded the U.S.

“America’s local franchise owners deserve certainty, and today Congress is one step closer to providing it,” said Michael Layman, IFA Chief Advocacy Officer.

It was clear during one of the early general session panels at this year’s MUFC that franchise operators aren’t riding out a downturn.

Each year at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC) in Las Vegas, conversations with operators reveal more than any single session ever could.

It was clear during one of the early General Session panels at this year’s Multi-Unit Franchising Conference that franchise operators aren’t riding out a downturn—they’re navigating a full-scale reset.

IFA convenes 500 brands and 300 partners in Las Vegas

From an early age, I recognized that my strengths naturally aligned with the world of service-driven brands, where building trust and connections are imperative to the success of your business.

The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference attracted a record 2,300 attendees, featuring over 800 franchisees and 380 exhibitors.

Franchise operators are staring down significant economic challenges in the coming year, including rising labor costs, interest rates, and insurance costs.

The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference attracts over 2,200 attendees, including more than 800 franchisees representing 250 brands.

Waxing the City is a beauty franchise under the Purpose Brands umbrella, offering facial and body waxing, lash and brow lifts, and skin care services.

Supercuts, a value-salon brand, provides information on its franchise costs, fees, profit, and data, operating under Regis Corporation.

As coronavirus restrictions and social distancing guidelines get further in the rearview mirror, many in-person events started back up again this year.

The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference returned to its regular spring schedule in Las Vegas, offering educational opportunities and peer-to-peer networking for multi-unit operators.

The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC) will be held in Las Vegas in April 2023, featuring a keynote speaker and educational sessions for multi-unit franchisees.

The narrative of franchising is still misunderstood by legislators and the public.

Franchisees must stay up-to-date with local and federal laws to maintain compliance and avoid expansion challenges.

Multi-unit franchisee John Metz implements changes to meet Department of Labor's new overtime threshold rule, affecting corporate and franchised locations.

Franchisees are concerned about the impact of minimum wage increases on their labor costs and business operations.