Kevin Schmiegel, Matt Haller: Rebuilding a better America on the backs of veterans
July 2, 2022 - Phil Knight of Nike, Bob Parsons of GoDaddy, Gordon Logan of Sport Clips, and Fred Smith who recently stepped down as…
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Virginia is for Franchising
Over the course of the summer, the Open for Opportunity Roadshow had the opportunity to make multiple stops in Richmond, Virginia. Kicking off the first…
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Roadshow Talks Capital and Diversity in Maryland
In August, the Open for Opportunity Roadshow headed to Maryland to visit local business owners and have in-depth conversations on access to capital and today’s…
Read MorePhiladelphia and Wilmington are Open for Opportunity
The Open for Opportunity Roadshow headed to the Delaware Valley to visit local franchises, company headquarters, and business and academic leaders in the Philadelphia area…
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Greg Flynn: Franchises are key to a healthy California workforce
This op-ed originally appeared in Capitol Weekly on June 20, 2022. Read the full piece. Greg Flynn is the founder, chairman and CEO of the Flynn…
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Alex Johnson: Franchising can pave a path to a better life
This op-ed originally appeared in the San José Spotlight on June 13, 2022. Read the full story. The author, Alex Johnson, is the CEO of…
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Dispatches from the Road: Miami is Open for Opportunity
In early March, the International Franchise Association and Restaurant Brands International hosted Open for Opportunity Miami—an incredible road show event focused on workforce development and…
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Matt Haller: Open for Opportunity: Protecting the franchise business model
This editorial originally appeared on Franchising.com on May 2, 2022. Read the full piece. The author, Matt Haller, is President and CEO of the International Franchise…
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Linda Chadwick: As the CEO of Rita’s, I know that franchise business ownership can change lives
This op-ed originally appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer on May 2, 2022. Read the full piece. Linda Chadwick is President and CEO of Rita’s Franchise Company,…
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Open for Opportunity Takes on Atlanta
Following a successful trip to South Florida, the Open for Opportunity roadshow headed to metro Atlanta, the franchising capital of the U.S., where more brands…
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