Locally owned franchises are America’s hidden small businesses. Behind many familiar logos and trusted brands are small business owners seeking to increase opportunity—not just for themselves—but for their entire community. By joining together to form the Franchise Action Network, we seek to create jobs and strengthen America’s economy.
By: Haider Murtaza
On Tuesday, June 21, the International Franchise Association (IFA) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued a report titled, “Main Street in Jeopardy”, that focused on the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) expanding joint employer standard and its threat to small businesses. A discussion panel was held in addition to the report on how it is affecting the small business community and what efforts are being provided to tackle these issues.
Ciara Stockeland has owned and operated businesses since the age of 12. Her business mindset and tenacity led her to opening her first store, Mama Mia, a high-end maternity store located in Fargo, ND in 2006. Shortly after, she developed and opened MODE a designer outlet store located next to Mama Mia. In 2008, Ciara chose to merge her two concepts into MODE and has successfully developed the concept into a thriving franchise. Stockeland now serves as the COO of MODE and under her leadership has successfully expanded MODE to 12 locations across the Midwest and South Carolina with more on the way.
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