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Franchise Sector Seen Growing Faster Than Broader Economy; Health Care, Regulation Top Franchisee Concerns
While the franchise sector is forecast to grow faster than the broader economy, franchisees are concerned by increasing government regulations and pessimistic about the future of small business.
Taxes, Healthcare and Immigration: Preview of the 2013 IFA Public Affairs Conference
A look at how the International Franchise Association plans to advocate for the franchise industry's interests in Washington.
Businesses Have Additional Year Before Facing Obamacare Penalty Fees
The Obama Administration announces that it will delay the health-reform fines for businesses with 50 or more employees until 2015.
Report: Franchise Jobs Grow at Twice U.S. Rate
A new report today from ADP and Moody's shows the franchise industry added nearly 20,000 jobs in May.
Lending to Franchises Reaches the Highest Level Since the Recession
Banks are expected to make $23.9 billion available to franchise businesses this year, according to a new report by the International Franchise Association.
Catch Me a Catch: Franchise Industry, Shopping Centers Play Matchmaker
Move over, eHarmony, JDate and ChristianMingle. There's a new player in the online matchmaking space.
Back to Civilian Life, Veterans Try Franchises
Last Veteran's Day, the franchise industry announced a new program for returning soldiers. We catch up on its progress.
Small-Business Lending: Getting Better, Still Not Great
Small-business lending has been showing signs of life, albeit not the activity seen before the recession.
Should Franchisees Participate in Small Business Saturday?
A franchise advocate is lobbying American Express to allow franchisees from small outfits to take part in its holiday marketing campaign designed to promote independently-owned enterprises.