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Franchising For-Benefits: Emergence of the ‘Fourth Sector’

MSA Worldwide

This new model of social franchising will dramatically accelerate the growth of the fourth sector by facilitating the replication of proven for-benefit businesses. These types of entrepreneurs are creating what is being referred to as a “ fourth sector.” Do you have questions about social sector franchising?

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MSA Worldwide’s response to the FTC’s Request for Information on franchise agreements & franchise business practices

MSA Worldwide

I have served on the International Franchise Associations Board of Directors and on its Executive Committee and in September 2022, I was reelected to the IFA’s board. I am also an Adjunct Professor at the Fisher School of Business at The Ohio State University where I teach a graduate course on Commercial and Social Franchising.