Mary Kennedy Thompson is a person in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2019. 20 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.
Nearly 600 members of the franchise community traveled to Washington, DC, last week for the 2026 IFA Advocacy Summit as momentum builds to protect and advance the franchise business model behind the American Franchise Act (AFA).
Hundreds of franchisees from seven brands will gather at 50 meeting locations nationwide to build relationships and create referral opportunities.
As of August 31, 2026, BNI India has 75,300+ Members across 1,559 Chapters in 146 cities, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s growth in India.
BNI ranked No. 3,432 on this year's list, which recognizes independent, entrepreneurial businesses based on percentage revenue growth over a three-year period.
BNI expands into 15 new markets and 2 new countries
Head to Toe Brands CEO Meg Roberts discusses scaling a beauty platform
BNI (Business Network International) has been named to Franchise Business Review’s 2026 list of low-cost franchises, recognizing brands that deliver franchisee satisfaction while offering an accessible investment opportunity under $150,000.
The International Franchise Association hosted its Annual Convention, February 23-25, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
IFA convenes 500 brands and 300 partners in Las Vegas
Matt Haller opens IFA 2026 Convention with unique address and strong growth outlook
Franchise leaders attend IFA's 2025 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.
More than 400 franchisees, franchisors, and suppliers gathered in Washington, D.C., for the International Franchise Association's (IFA) 2025 Advocacy Summit last week, and the buzz was electric.
For 40 years, BNI has helped business owners expand through its networking system, fostering referral-driven success in communities around the world.
Mary Kennedy Thompson shares her experience with mentoring and its importance in her career.
IFA Vice Chair Mary Kennedy Thompson testifies before Congress on the effect of alternative areas of financing on small businesses, especially franchisors and franchisees.
Life is a team sport. From the classroom to the boardroom—and everywhere in between—people need a little help along the way.
HouseMaster is a home inspection service franchise that provides professional inspection services for homebuyers and sellers.
Mr. Appliance is a mobile appliance repair concept with over 290 locations across North America, offering recession-resilient and sustainable business opportunities to its franchisees.
NRD Capital founder Aziz Hashim ranks among top franchise influencers.
FranConnect launches book with 23 franchise leaders for $25 donation to VetFran.