Franchising World

Prepare for IFA convention 2007.

IN THIS ISSUE

Welcome to a new Congress, and a New Year.

Column

IFA 2006 convention reflections.

INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL CONVENTION PREVIEW - Franchising World magazine - International Franchise Association

Networking--it's more important than you think: and often, it's easier than imagined.

INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL CONVENTION PREVIEW

Franchise executives share insights on leadership.

INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL CONVENTION PREVIEW

Introducing the International Franchise Association's board of directors and executive committee.

INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL CONVENTION PREVIEW

2007 Nominees to the International Franchise Association's board of directors.

INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL CONVENTION PREVIEW

47th Annual International Franchise Convention February 24-27, 2007.

The International Franchise Association's federal and state issues: a year in review.

FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

States' political landscapes pose challenges and opportunities: focus and strategy for accomplishing franchising community's goals will change.

FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

The profile of franchising: 2006: this is the sixth and final in the series of IFA Educational Foundation-FRANdata research reports about the franchising sector.

Franchise Association proves its reach is global.

FW FOCUS: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Franchising in the Middle East, Dubai and beyond: with more than 120 nationalities residing in the city, and an extensive tourist component in the GCC's commercial hub, Dubai, has been coined a 'window to world.'.

FW FOCUS: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Gulf Cooperative Council

Generation Y not now? Make way for the fresh faces of franchising.

FW FOCUS: TRENDS

Talking the line: franchise relations in the age of high technology: if the Internet is used to foster open and honest dialogue, it will be an invaluable tool for franchise organizations.

FW FOCUS: FRANCHISE RELATIONS

Reaching the next level with private equity.

FW FOCUS: FINANCE

Franchises creating opportunities for veterans: more than 600 military veterans have transitioned to become franchise business owners.

FW FOCUS: HONORING AMERICA'S VETERANS

Turning around a struggling franchise company.

FW FOCUS: MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS

What it takes to succeed in franchise sales.

FW FOCUS: MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS

The world's hottest franchise concepts premiering in the South: Miami Beach Convention Center, Florida, January 19-21, 2007.

FW FOCUS: FRANCHISE EXPO SOUTH

Franchises add trade shows to marketing mix.

FW FOCUS: FRANCHISE EXPO

Welcome new IFA members.

Brief article

1-800-DryClean.

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Big O Tires.

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Carlson Restaurants Worldwide.

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Franchise Business Review.

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HomeVestors of America.

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MaggieMoo's International.

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Molly Maid.

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Noreen Manvell joined Cartridge World.

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