The Franchise industry is vast and diverse but, like many business sectors, it has its share of barriers for women. Which is why connecting with EWiF can be your advantage!

Have you found your business tribe, yet? Women who are involved in running their own businesses and franchises, who know what you’re juggling, and they’re ready to cheer you on! This is where we come in: Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF).

EWiF is more than an organisation! We’re a movement dedicated to breaking barriers and creating opportunities for women in franchising. So, whether you’re looking to start your franchising journey or find support in the midst of it, EWiF offers resources, community and inspiration so you can succeed. We’re a not-for-profit organisation, run entirely by volunteers, offering advice and guidance to anyone looking to break into the franchise industry.

So, if you’re a woman looking to expand your business through franchising, a woman looking for a route into business ownership, or a franchise looking to reach more women, here’s why EWiF could be the right connection for you:

Building a Community of Empowerment.

At The heart of EWiF is a passionate community of men and women, committed to inspiring and empowering women. Our community extends beyond women in franchising, so we can spread the word of franchising as a viable and rewarding option for aspiring female business owners. We don’t stop there! We also encourage women with an existing business to franchise their operations, as well as assisting franchisors in attracting more women into their network. This is particularly important in industries where women are currently underrepresented.

Networking and Support

EWiF offers our members (Ambassadors) a wealth of opportunities to connect and grow. Members attend Regional Meetings across the country both in person and online, free of charge. Our meetings aren’t just for women, anyone can attend – franchisors, franchisees, and support staff. We also have a private, members only, LinkedIn group, and a Facebook group.

Another stand out feature of EWiF is our free mentoring service. Our members volunteer their time to others, sharing their personal experiences and expertise with those who are new to franchising. There’s no better way to understand what’s involved than from someone who’s done it before you.

Celebrating Success and Sharing Opportunities

We believe in celebrating the success of our members. We provide a platform for members to share their good news stories or “ambassador news” on our website. We also share them across our social media to increase the reach.

Although we have multiple members from certain sectors, we all celebrate and encourage each other’s achievements, supporting each other’s journey. This is a fabulous aspect to our community. We aren’t competition, we are a community of women supporting one another.

The biggest display of this is through the Annual EWiF Awards! Not only do finalists enjoy a celebration of their achievements, but the franchise industry comes together to applaud the successes of the past year, whilst connecting with old friends and making new ones.

Show you care about women in business

Displaying your EWiF badge on your website and social media instantly demonstrates your commitment to support women in franchising, and aligns your brand with our core values to Educate, Inspire and Empower.

So, join EWiF today. Be part of our community, and really make a difference. Just click this link and fill in the form!