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Northern Illinois Franchise Association Q2 Panel

Key Takeaways NIFA Q2 2025: Modern Marketing in Franchising

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Key Takeaways NIFA Q2 2025: Modern Marketing in Franchising Franchise success continues to hinge on one critical factor: a strong, aligned partnership between franchisors and franchisees. Nowhere is that more evident than in the way brands approach modern marketing. At this quarter’s Northern Illinois Franchise Association (NIFA) luncheon, a panel of seasoned franchise marketing leaders […]

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How Franchise Brands Can Maintain Trust in Unpredictable Times

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How Franchise Brands Can Maintain Trust in Unpredictable Times From shifting labor laws to climate disasters and global supply chain fluctuations, franchise brands are navigating more external pressure than ever. The disruptions may be out of your control, but you do have control over how your brand responds. At All Points PR, we’ve partnered with

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Franchise Development Website

What Makes a Good Franchise Development Website?

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What Makes a Good Franchise Development Website? A strong franchise development website is an indispensable part of the lead generation process. For many potential franchisees, a brand’s website is their first impression of the franchise opportunity. Every aspect of your franchise development website—from effective graphics, video and copy to the placement of your inquiry form

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Looking to overhaul your integrated franchise development PR strategy? All Points PR President and co-founder Jamie Izaks shares where to start.

How to Plan for Your Integrated Franchise Development PR Strategy

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How to Plan for Your Integrated Franchise Development PR Strategy When launching a lead generation strategy, you’ll likely see the benefits of increased brand awareness, higher engagement and stronger franchisee interest within a few months if you take the time to set yourself up well. A proactive, strategic approach is essential for keeping your brand

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Key Takeaways NIFA Q1 2025: Strengthening Franchisee-Franchisor Communication

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Franchise success isn’t just about having a great brand or a strong business model— it’s about fostering a productive, transparent partnership between franchisees and franchisors. At this quarter’s Northern Illinois Franchise Association (NIFA) gathering, Julie Bieszczat, CEO of Barney Enterprises and a 14-unit Wendy’s franchisee, shared insights such as how strong franchisee/franchisor communication and collaboration,

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Key Takeaways from the NIFA Luncheon: How Franchisees Can Leverage Google Business Profiles

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Franchisees everywhere ask the same pressing question as they build their online presence: “How can I secure a spot on the first page of Google results?” At this quarter’s Northern Illinois Franchise Association (NIFA) luncheon, Lisa Landsman, Google’s Head of Global Business Development, shared actionable insights to help franchisees, franchisors, and suppliers maximize their local

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Northern Illinois Franchise Association hosts quarterly events.

Northern Illinois Franchise Association Welcomes Culver’s Franchisee Baron Waller

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At the Northern Illinois Franchise Association’s (NIFA) Q1 event, attendees had the privilege of hearing from Baron Waller, a multi-unit Culver’s franchisee in Chicago. The event kicked off with lively networking among Chicago\’s leading franchise industry professionals, all while enjoying some of Culver\’s iconic menu offerings: the butter burger, cheese curds, and more. The event

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Jamie Izaks, President of All Points Public Relations, shares top PR trends for 2024.

5 PR Trends to Watch in 2024

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In the dynamic world of public relations, anticipating and adapting to emerging trends is paramount. As we step into 2024, Jamie Izaks, President and Co-Founder of All Points Public Relations, offers invaluable insights into the five PR trends poised to redefine communication strategies in the new year: 1. AI Integration Revolutionizing Communication Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Celebrating 10 Years of NIFA

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A decade of networking, growth, and success – the Northern Illinois Franchise Association (NIFA) recently celebrated its 10th anniversary! In December, co-founders Jamie and Lauren Izaks and Andrew Bleiman honored the milestone amongst industry peers, colleagues, and friends at the Q4 NIFA gathering. The night was filled with great conversation, drinks, bites, and an exciting

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