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The 2017 IFA Convention in Las Vegas attracted nearly 4,000 franchisors, suppliers, and industry leaders.
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The 2017 IFA Convention in Las Vegas attracted nearly 4,000 franchisors, suppliers, and industry leaders.

The franchising industry is plagued with alternative facts, including the misconception that franchise employment does not impact the American economy and workforce.

Top franchise news and trends are highlighted, including the closure of Vine and the success of Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream.

Famous Toastery is a unique franchise opportunity with a focus on breakfast and brunch cuisine.

Ruby Tuesday is featured in a special edition of The 8, highlighting what makes the brand a unique franchise opportunity.

Checkers & Rally's unique buildout process allows for shorter construction times, making it an attractive option for franchisees in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

A column discusses the importance of unit count in franchising, with chains classified into categories based on the number of units.

Checkers & Rally's plans to open 10-15 locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in 2018, following the opening of its first location in 2017.

Top employers are looking for specific skills from millennial hires in 2017.

Franchise leaders shared their thoughts on leadership and the importance of having both introverts and extroverts on a team.

Cinnabon's social media team made a mistake by replacing Princess Leia's bun with a Cinnabon, leading to backlash.

A young entrepreneur shares his story of starting a business at a young age, highlighting the importance of hard work and determination in achieving success.

The article discusses networking events in the franchise industry, including FranCamp.

Networking is vital in the franchise industry. Luckily, these events offer plenty of opportunity to speak with industry leaders and workshop with franchising peers.

Networking is vital in the franchise industry, with various events offering opportunities to speak with industry leaders and workshop with franchising peers.

Networking is vital in the franchise industry. Luckily, these events offer plenty of opportunity to speak with industry leaders and workshop with franchising peers.

Networking is vital in the franchise industry, with events like FranCamp offering opportunities to speak with industry leaders and workshop with franchising peers.

Networking opportunities for the franchise industry include events such as FranCamp.

Business leaders can learn valuable lessons from elite athletes, including the importance of networking and teamwork.

Networking opportunities for the franchise industry include events such as FranCamp.

The article discusses networking events in the franchise industry, including FranCamp, a franchise growth intensive.

Networking is vital in the franchise industry, and these events offer plenty of opportunity to speak with industry leaders and workshop with franchising peers.

Pool Scouts launches its first franchise location in Raleigh, North Carolina, expanding its pool cleaning services nationwide.

Networking events are essential in the franchise industry, offering opportunities to learn from industry leaders and peers.