As more events return to happening in-person, the opportunity has never been better for those in the franchise industry to meet with peers, network and share best practices. See you at the 2022 IFA convention!

While consumers are returning to restaurants in droves, supply chain issues in the restaurant industry continue in the wake of the Covid-19 health pandemic.

After going into survival mode for 2020 and comeback mode for 2021, many franchise brands are finally in a place to focus on expansion in 2022.

Even though Covid shut down operations just one year after Face Foundrie opened its first face, lash and brow salon, the company has seen explosive growth through a combination of franchising, adding products, and delivering outstanding customer service.

Despite every possible stumbling block that could be placed in the way of retailers and customers this holiday season, Mastercard SpendingPulse announced Monday that year-over-year spending rose 8.5% compared to the 2020 holiday, after they had expected a 7.4% increase.

California cases find for and and against the franchise model in September 2021

Ariel Katz sits down with Forbes for the 30 Under 30 list of 2022.

Felix Ruano sits with Forbes for the 30 Under 30 list of 2022.

Devin Booker sits down with Forbes for the 30 Under 30 list of 2022.

After a gradual return to normalcy in 2021, the franchise industry — particularly home services, travel and retail sectors — made significant gains in sales and innovation.