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The emergence and rapid rise of COVID-19 has impacted brands across every segment, and franchisors must prepare for disruption or change in their business model while also deciding how to best protect and inform their franchise owners during these unprecedented times. So how can a franchisor best lead – and, more importantly, serve – their team during this time? Here are just a few of the steps that PuroClean has implemented since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, helping keep our owners safe and set up for success as essential businesses.

First and foremost, we appreciate you taking the time to read this as we understand this can be a very difficult time within your teams and local communities. As with any challenging time, new opportunities can be created. We hope to provide constructive thoughts from brand leaders highlighting their own best practices in technology and communication to help the broader business community. 

WASHINGTON, APRIL 21 – The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released the results of a survey of franchise owners on the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.

“These results show that small business owners need additional PPP funding as quickly as possible,” said Matt Haller, IFA Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs.

Young Rembrandts CEO and founder highlights brand’s response to COVID-19

As an entrepreneur and a mother, I’ve learned to expect the unexpected. While a global pandemic was far from the typical roadblock, we’ve built a team at Young Rembrandts that is willing to adapt and move quickly in a crisis situation. As a childhood art education program, we were concerned about the impact COVID-19 might have on our franchise owners and the business.

Hi Franchise Fam!

First off, I hope everyone is safe and healthy. I know this is an incredible challenging time.

I wanted to share a few thoughts from the insurance side of these crazy COVID-19 times:

Letter sent to state legislatures on Business Interruption Insurance. We are asking states to ensure that business interruption insurance covers coronavirus.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop franchisee in Rochester, Minnesota leads community with passion amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

When we opened our first Potbelly Sandwich Shop in June 2013, we made a decision. Yes, we would serve great sandwiches, salads, soups, cookies and shakes. Yes, we would become a neighborhood hangout spot for lunch breaks and families grabbing meals. Yes, we would be community-centered.