Global Franchise 9.1

IN THIS ISSUE: Matthew Haller We caught up with the IFA President and our Hall of Fame inductee about what drives his unwavering commitment and passion to promote and advocate for franchising through some particularly challenging times. Going for growth Private equity consultant Alicia Miller on why franchising systems are attracting the right kind of interest from Big Money, and the best ways in which franchisors can catch the eyes of investors. 20 64 Franchising down under Farrah Rose reports on the incredible array of franchising opportunities to be found in New Zealand, the small-but-mighty island nation voted first out of 189 economies in the world for doing business (IFC). 32 70 Lessons in leadership When it comes to women in executive roles, franchising is a great equalizer. Monica Feid explores why this is the case and shares many positive examples of how female leaders are influencing the industry in impactful ways. Introducing our star panel of franchise experts this issue UPFRONT 6 GLOBAL FRANCHISE | ISSUE 9.1 42 Building resilience Franchising’s unique model helps many brands to thrive in turbulent times. But how do you plan for the unexpected? We put the question over to industry leaders.