Resources

The International Franchise Association (IFA) is working with the Owner–Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) and The American Trucking Associations (ATA) to help truck drivers to navigate the coronavirus pandemic. Truck drivers are playing a unique and essential role keeping the economy functioning during this period of social distancing and quarantine. However, because increased restrictions on dine-in options, truck drivers are struggling to eat on the road and facing new challenges as they do their jobs.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertain times for the franchise industry. Paychex wants to ensure members of the IFA that we’re here to help you, your business and your employees because we’re dedicated to serving the franchise community.

By Amy Jackson, CBSE, and Gina Signor, Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services 

With growing concern about the spreading coronavirus, it’s important to know how to keep your franchise locations’ workplaces clean. The virus spreads through droplets in coughs and sneezes of infected people, by touching contaminated surfaces and by person-to-person contact.

From system operations and regulations to employee health and wellness — what you should know about COVID-19. 

By Michael Sturm, Lathrop GPM, LLP

The best ways to maintain your professional workspace and routine while working from home.

By Mary Hanula, IFA

With the recent COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic causing many to work from home, people must find the balance they were able to create of personal v. professional that was already instilled at their office. Here’s how to create the workspace, routine and effective work ethic you need while working from home.

"When schools are closed, some kids don’t eat.” 

By Nick Neonakis, The Franchise Consulting Company, Inc.

Steps our brand has taken during Coronavirus (COVID-19).

By Nick Titus, Minuteman Press International

In the midst of an unprecedented crisis, it is essential that franchises strengthen their front lines.

By Lauren Moorman, 1851 Franchise

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak that has shuttered businesses across the globe and sent the world economy into a tailspin continues to spread, those in the franchise industry — particularly foodservice franchisors — are bracing for substantial losses. 

Franchises find human connections with online distance.

By Tim Arpin, Scooter's Coffee

As the country continues to reel from the COVID-19 pandemic, things are far from “business as usual” for many businesses. This has proven especially true of franchises and businesses operating in the service and hospitality industries. Thankfully, one company is using technology to restore a sense of routine for both franchisees and customers.

The ultimate question... to lean back, or lean in?

By Sam Caucci, 1Huddle

Over the last week I have had two types of conversations with two kinds of CEOs across franchising. The first is one deciding to just cut costs, cut hours, cut payroll and cut back. The second is one deciding to push through, be creative, keep their people safe and find a way forward.