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Ageism in the workplace is an increasing challenge for many professionals. Across industries, experienced individuals in their late 40s and beyond find themselves overlooked for promotions, laid off, or devalued despite years of expertise. For many, it’s a frustrating and demoralizing experience, but there is a silver lining: franchising offers …

The Flynn Group, a prominent multi-brand franchise operator, has significantly expanded its Wendy’s footprint by acquiring 83 restaurants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. This acquisition brings the company’s total Wendy’s holdings to 277 locations, making it one of the largest Wendy’s franchisees in the United States. With this latest purchase, …

The International Franchise Association (IFA) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with event organizer Fortem International to host the IFA World Franchise Show—the largest franchise exhibition ever. Scheduled for May 9-10, 2025, the event will take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Florida, bringing together hundreds of franchise brands …

As Halloween nears, fast-food franchises are rolling out festive specials, freebies, and discounts to get customers in the spooky spirit. With over 70% of Americans ready to celebrate, these promotions promise a treat-filled boost for restaurants. Here’s a look at the Halloween deals and limited-time menu items for 2024. Applebee’s …

Each October, millions come together to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, promoting awareness and funding for breast cancer research. This disease impacts over 2.3 million women worldwide, with 1 in 8 women in the U.S. facing it in their lifetimes. Franchise brands join this cause by partnering with organizations like …

The fast-food giant McDonald is embracing the chicken craze by reinventing its iconic Big Mac with a crispy twist. This Thursday, McDonald’s will debut the Chicken Big Mac in U.S. locations, swapping its classic beef patties for crispy chicken—a move that has already proven popular in the U.K. and Ireland. …

The word “neighborly” means friendly and helpful—qualities that Neighborly, the world’s largest home services company, proudly embodies. Dedicated to enhancing lives through dependable home services, Neighborly has become a go-to for homeowners seeking everything from plumbing and electrical work to landscaping and home maintenance. The company ensures a positive customer …

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 919 into law, introducing new franchise sales disclosure requirements that will apply to third-party franchise sellers, including franchise brokers, broker networks, and franchise sales organizations. Set to take effect in July 2026, the law is seen as a significant step toward increasing …

The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) has once again been named the No. 1 franchise broker organization on Entrepreneur‘s prestigious Top Franchise Suppliers list, marking the sixth consecutive year it has earned this distinction. Featured in the September/October issue of Entrepreneur magazine and online, this recognition highlights the crucial role …

By Funmi Bajulaiye, OETE, President ACR Global  Franchising is a relatively new concept in Africa and the Middle East. It is exciting to see a distinguished body like National Franchise Saudi Arabia bring together investors, franchisors, and franchisees from all over the world who understand the franchising market. We at ACR …