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 … Continued
At the recent Northern Illinois Franchise Association’s (NIFA) Q3 gathering, Geoff Alexander, President & CEO of Wow Bao and Managing Partner with Lettuce Entertain You Enterprise (LEYE), led an inspiring presentation on the invaluable lessons he’s learned and the mentors who have guided his career and Wow Bao’s success. During his 30-year tenure with LEYE, … Continued
Brand relationships with customers are like a first date. Yes, seriously. At the end of a first date, you have two options: friend zone or take it to the next level. It is no different in brands. Brands who don’t seek to get out of the friendzone and create brand love, end up focusing the … Continued
For emerging franchise brands, it can be difficult to overcome the operational kinks and financial capital required to compete with big-name brands. That’s where umbrella brands come in. Many umbrella franchisors beefed up their portfolios in recent years, investing time and resources to scale emerging concepts to a national audience. The first Northern Illinois Franchise … Continued
Between rising interest rates, construction delays and supply chain obstacles, 2022 proved to be a difficult year for franchisees, suppliers and franchisors alike. For the final Northern Illinois Franchise Association (NIFA) gathering of the year, an esteemed panel of experts took a deep dive into overcoming global economic and operations constraints that are putting substantial … Continued
We welcomed back in-person events with the Northern Illinois Franchise Association (NIFA) Q3 gathering, International Franchise Association President and CEO Matt Haller led an informative presentation on the state of franchising and what the FAST Act means for the industry. California’s FAST Act: What does it mean for franchising? In the world of franchising, there’s … Continued
As in-person events make a resurgence, you may be feeling a little rusty stepping back into your off-line life. Connecting in-person seems a little foreign nowadays, with our professional lives living on Zoom. Fortunately, the NIFA hosted its quarterly event, From Zoombies to Master Networkers, focused on dusting off your networking skills to make the … Continued
NIFA virtually welcomed Brittany Driscoll, the co-founder and CEO of Squeeze, to its Q4 gathering to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and how she’s inspiring new and experienced entrepreneurs to meet and exceed their dreams. Prior to launching her own businesses, Brittany spent over a decade in marketing and advertising and an additional four years as … Continued
Never in its history has the franchise industry been more engaged and more vocal about the issues facing our nation. NIFA sat down virtually with IFA President and CEO Matthew Haller for its Q3 gathering to discuss current IFA initiatives and provide a window into what’s happening in the political sphere. It was an educational event ending … Continued
We welcomed back in-person events with the Northern Illinois Franchise Association (NIFA) Q2 June luncheon, “Creating Your Peloton.” It was an informative discussion detailing Peloton’s position as an iconic American brand that disrupted the fitness industry to create a rabid, life-changing community of members spanning digital and physical worlds. Before David J. Miller was a … Continued