The recently released 2024 International Franchise Association (IFA) Franchisee Survey, conducted by FRANdata, sheds light on the current economic landscape for franchised businesses. And while signs of moderating inflation are clearly emerging, franchisees continue to grapple with significant hurdles stemming from high operating costs and a downturn in consumer spending. Another thing, and it’s something […]

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It’s too bad Robert Cresanti, president and CEO of The International Franchise Association (IFA) is stepping down March 31st. Why? Because he’s not Stephen J. Caldeira, the former head of the IFA. A guy who seemed to be more focused on having a “K Street” address than heading up a franchise business organization. An organization […]

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  In my opinion, it’s the best thing that’s happened to the International Franchise Association (IFA) in a long, long time. “It,” being the resignation of the head of the IFA, Steve Caldiera, because he couldn’t get a raise. Total compensation for Caldiera was $741,791 (that figure comes courtesy of The Hill.com) in 2012, according to […]

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Franchising is just a big-old scam. With a capital “S.” Are you surprised to see a statement like that coming from me? The Franchise King®? After all, I’m the guy who for years has been 100% focused on providing useful franchise tips, information and advice to prospective franchise owners from around the world. I want […]

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I knew what side of the minimum-wage issue the IFA’s Steve Caldiera would be on. The wrong side.  As usual. Keep reading…especially if you’re a franchise owner.   IFA Minimum-Wage Prediction During a phone interview with a CNBC reporter, Caldiera, president and CEO of The International Franchise Association, said that we should expect to see […]

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Joanie is my favorite sister-in-law. I’m kind of amazed that it’s taken her 20 years or so to say “Shut up, Joel” But, I’m cool with it. She’s still my favorite. Lots of people have told me to shut up over the years.   My ears are not anticipating a downward trend in the number […]

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Washington, DC– International Franchise Association (IFA) members must be up in arms over two things right now: The government shutdown IFA executives who don’t get it Read why…   Government #Shutdown Means No Franchise Expansion That’s right; the government #shutdown means no franchise expansion. It puts business growth on hold for franchisors and franchisees who […]

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  It’s just a harmless little question. I’m just a curious guy.     Republican campaign contributions are in red. Democratic contributions are blue.   The chart above is courtesy of  OpenSecrets.org. Their tagline;   “Help us shine a light on the money in politics.”   There should be no doubt in your mind on […]

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  I’ve been known to hammer the International Franchise Association for what I feel are worst practices, occasionally. Whether it’s their pretty darn obvious political leanings, or the sizable fees that they charge for everything, I really give it to them because it’s mostly deserved.   I even wrote a post suggesting that it’s totally unnecessary to […]

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