International Franchise Association (IFA) — page 10

Franchise brokers can act as a matchmaker for franchisors and franchisees, but there are pros and cons to working with them.

Pool Scouts, a 110-plus territory pool cleaning franchise, has seen accelerated growth in Q1 and Q2 of this year, with double-digit signings and openings in the first six months of 2022.

Unity Rd. is experiencing rapid growth across Colorado with four shops now open or in various stages of development, with a grand opening slated for later this summer.

Massage Heights signed a franchise agreement for its first location in the Hudson Valley area, marking a new presence in New York.

Franchise suppliers can significantly impact franchise growth, with supplier selection decisions affecting profitability and opportunities for numerous businesses operated by franchisees.

Smoothie King reports strong franchise growth with the signing of 51 new store commitments in Q1 2022, offering single- and multi-unit development opportunities.

Unity Rd., the national cannabis dispensary franchise from Item 9 Labs Corp., has been named one of the 'Best Cannabis Companies to Work For' in 2022 by Cannabis Business Times.

Unity Rd. is bridging the cannabis and franchising industries, offering a dispensary franchise model to qualified partners.

College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving has celebrated a record-breaking year, with over half of its franchise locations beating industry odds by making over $1 million a year.

A FASTSIGNS franchisee in California wins two international honors, including the FASTSIGNS Award and IFA Franchisee of the Year.

Item 9 Labs Corp. appoints Shane Evans to its Board of Directors.

“Nate launched his Handyman Connection business in 2016 and has become one of the top franchisees in our system, as well as a respected leader in his community,” said Jeff Wall, President and CEO of Handyman Connection.

Nancy Bigley receives the International Franchise Association’s Crystal Compass Award for her extraordinary leadership and contributions to the franchise community.

Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International and Propelled Brands and the Chair of the International Franchise Association, will be speaking on the State of the Association on Sunday, February 27.

Unity Rd.'s Chief Franchise Officer presents at the International Franchise Association's 2022 Convention, discussing cannabis and franchising opportunities.

Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, South Dakota, and Virginia were some of the states to see franchise growth in 2021 - and the industry itself grew with five more states legalizing either medicinal or adult-use cannabis last year.

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Massage Heights, a massage franchise, expanded its executive team, hiring a new Chief Development Officer to oversee franchise development and support strategic growth.

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving partners with Susquehanna Private Capital and former IFA Chairs David Barr and Shelly Sun.

Franchise growth strategies involve identifying target markets and researching demographics.

I got my start in the franchising industry as a Franchise Consultant at Franchise Consultant Group.

While the origins of modern-day franchising could be traced back to a variety of sources, many agree that what we now recognize as the franchise model stems from U.S.

Women are joining the franchise industry in greater numbers globally