Key Market Dynamics Impacting Restaurant Franchising
In an article published by Franchise Journal (see page 60), iFranchise Group Mark Siebert predicts that as we (hopefully) exit the pandemic, the restaurant industry will look quite different. Restaurant sales and employment levels were of course significantly impacted during the early shutdowns, but what wasn’t as predictable was the resulting labor shortage, as employees […]
Is Now the Time to Franchise Your Business?
In this article originally published on FranchiseWire.com, iFranchise Group CEO Mark Siebert discusses the important questions a business owner must ask before jumping into the world of franchising. When considering whether to franchise a business, especially after the shutdowns and other complexities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many business owners may be hesitant to move […]
Outsourcing For Franchise System Growth
In this article published by Entrepreneur, iFranchise Group Mark Siebert explores the types of vendors emerging franchisors often need to consider for outsourcing key business functions when franchising a business. He acknowledges that franchising is a new way of conducting business which can put new demands on a franchisor’s time and internal resources; there may […]
iFranchise Group Named to “Top 10 Franchise Consultants to Watch”
HOMEWOOD, ILLINOIS – iFranchise Group was recently featured in InsightsSuccess magazine as one of the Top 10 Franchise Consultants to Watch. Considered “a distinguished name in the franchise consulting space,” iFranchise Group was highlighted by the publication, which featured an interview with iFranchise Group CEO, Mark Siebert. In the interview, Siebert talked about the company’s […]
iFranchise Group Continues to Expand Team
Additional professional helps company meet continued demand for franchise development and consulting services HOMEWOOD, ILLINOIS – The nation’s leading franchise consulting firm, Chicago-area based iFranchise Group, announced that it has recently brought a new consultant on to the firm’s growing franchise strategic planning team. The company announced that Lorana Quintero will join the organization as […]
The Great Resignation and its Impacts on Franchise Organizations
In this article published on FranchiseWire.com, iFranchise Group CEO and expert franchise consultant Mark Siebert discusses the opportunities and challenges that franchisors will face as the current employment market trend, commonly referred to as The Great Resignation, shows few signs of waning. With tens of millions of people voluntarily quitting their jobs since the pandemic […]
Beware of This Type of Entrepreneur When Franchising a Business
In this article published by Entrepreneur, iFranchise Group CEO Mark Siebert reviews the type of potential franchise buyer that franchisors should avoid as they franchise a business. Siebert notes that In franchise sales, while finding candidates with entrepreneurial spirit is desirable, franchisors should beware of those entrepreneurs who are more rule-breakers than they are rule-followers. These words […]
For Third Consecutive Year, iFranchise Group Named Best Franchise Consulting and Development Firm
Entrepreneur Magazine survey of 750+ franchisors nationwide awards firm top ranking HOMEWOOD, ILLINOIS – For the third year in a row, iFranchise Group was voted the best overall in the franchise consulting and development category from an independent survey conducted by Entrepreneur Magazine. “We are humbled and honored to be voted best again this year,” […]
5 Ways to Win the Post-Pandemic Franchise Buyer
In this article published by Entrepreneur, iFranchise Group CEO Mark Siebert discusses how franchisors should approach potential franchise buyers in today’s marketplace. Siebert notes that while there are dynamics that have impacted the economy across all industry sectors as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that have created a comparatively large pool of prospective franchise buyers, this […]
iFranchise Group Founder Publishes Latest Book on Replicating Business Success
Franchise consultant Mark Siebert teaches how to build a business poised for growth HOMEWOOD, IL — iFranchise Group founder and CEO Mark Siebert has evaluated tens of thousands of businesses during his 30-plus year career in franchising. The ones that succeed in multiplying themselves have one thing in common – systems in place that allow […]
