Getting Ready to Soar in 2025
Prediction: Franchising will have a blow out year on 2025. Enough with the uncertainty, economic anxiety, and "wait & see."
Franchisors and other industry leaders are gearing up for growth. Want proof? Check out these interviews, articles, and podcasts from this week!
Franchise News
Social Geek: The AI Sherpa
It’s the 3rd part in our ongoing series, The AI Sherpa with Robert Mitchell , Chief AI Officer at WSI World , and the leading voice on reimagining franchise systems using AI technology.
Today we discuss aligning AI with your business strategy. How important is it for franchisors to align AI initiatives with their overall business strategy? And what steps can be taken to ensure that AI adoption drives value and supports business goals?
We'll also cover "who is on notice" and how brands should decide what that means.
And, are you employing the smartest person in the room?
5 Characteristics of Highly Successful People
Monica Feid , Co-Founder and COO of BizCom Associates shares her thoughts on a fantastic keynote delivered by Franchise Thought Leader Catherine Monson, CFE at BizCom's recent 25th Anniversary Party and Annual Convention.
IFA’s Post Election Analysis?
The International Franchise Association 's President and CEO Matthew Haller congratulated the President-elect:
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“IFA congratulates President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance, along with the newly elected members House and Senate. Just as the Trump Administration did in the previous administration, the franchise community looks forward to working together to reverse the job-killing regulations at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC), as well as ensuring America’s 800,000 franchise businesses and their nine million employees continue to benefit from the pro-small business tax policies in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act set to expire next year.
Join The Social Geek Podcast next week for an in-depth analysis what the election results with IFA’s SVP of Government Relations, Michael Layman .
Podcast Zone at Franchise Expo Austin
We’re gearing up for Franchise Expo Austin – a new event this year from MFV Expositions , happening Nov 15 and 16. The show will feature more than 125 franchisor exhibitors, host more than two dozen workshops and sessions, and is expected to draw a crowd of 1,500+ candidates to the trade show floor.
The Franchise News will be podcasting live from the event, and I’ll be interviewing some of the top franchise leaders in the biz with “Austin Unplugged Show” in the Podcast Zone! If you would like to join me to discuss franchising on the podcast, drop me DM on LinkedIn. Would love to chat!
Thought Leadership Awards
Social Geek Presents: The Franchise Thought Leadership Awards!? Awards will go five franchise professionals who have inspired others and are moving our industry forward.
Nominations will be kept anonymous and will close?November 30, 2024. There is no cost to nominate or win. This is strictly for entertainment purposes and to shine a light on our industry colleagues who are making a positive impact on others.?
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4 个月Couldn't agree more, Jack Monson. The surge in KPIs is significant.
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4 个月Right on Jack Monson ! Love this. And already seeing the rapid shift. After a sub par Oct, Nov started strong with a Nov 6th signing and the floodgates have been released! Already seeing those with business ownership aspirations making moves. Yes, for the Zors who prepare well, this 4Q24 will be historically viewed as a launching pad for growth!
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4 个月It’s going to be epic
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4 个月We are ready at Network In Action great job Jack!
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4 个月Totally agreed: Expect a surge in franchise purchases as lenders are more willing to extend credit in this now suddenly favorable environment. The drop in rates will fuel growth, allowing first-time franchise buyers to secure funding and current franchisees to expand their operations.