Over the last three days, the FBA Staff has been locked-up in headquarters (figuratively, of course) working away at streamlining our processes, brainstorming, clean-out and prepping for upcoming initiatives. This morning, we were looking over our memberships, statistics and growth, and realized what accomplishments we're made in the last 12 months! Since July 2009, the […]
With the FBA Convention approaching quickly, I have to say I am pleased with how everything is coming together. We have had a tremendous amount of interest and response from the brokers, we're at 50% capacity for vendors and franchisors, and we are about to release a finalized schedule of events! We have scheduled some […]
Interested in buying a franchise? It goes, almost, without saying that you need to research your options, do your due diligence and speak to professionals who can inform you of your upcoming investment. With any major investment or business venture there are an overwhelming number of steps to take and considerations to make. One of […]
We were lucky enough to welcome board member Eric Riess to the FBA offices on Monday. As always, meeting with Eric was a hoot and downright productive! We brainstormed on the upcoming second half of 2010, strategic partnerships, programs for our members, our annual convention (which will be here in just 3 months) and building […]
Last night's Social Media Day event had an excellent turnout. Over 150 people RSVP'd and it looked like a majority of them were able to make it out. SPARK Brand helped organize the event, did some live blogging, and conducted some great giveaways (I so wanted those Rays tickets -- alas, I didn't win). SeaWorld […]
The Franchise Brokers Association teamed up with a new connections site called Bizilla during the IBBA’s convention in Orlando last week. Bizilla was the primary sponsor of the event. Bizilla’s operating partner, Hector Vasquez, is a colorful and outgoing individual. He was constantly pulling attendees into the booth, mingling, making friends and amusing others with […]
