Plantation, FL Business Owner Recognized by World’s Oldest and Largest Franchising Association During Annual Convention in Las Vegas
The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Robert “Bob” Harms, owner of Huntington Learning Center in Plantation, FL, as a 2024 Franchisee of the Year. Harms was honored at the 65th IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, for his outstanding leadership, dedication to student success, and commitment to the Huntington Learning Center franchise community. The IFA Franchisee of the Year awards are given to top franchisees from IFA member brands across industries from around the country and the world.
“Franchisees of the Year represent the very best of franchising,” said Matt Haller, President and CEO of the International Franchise Association. “They embody the American Dream, create economic opportunity, serve their communities, and show what it means to go into business for yourself, but not by yourself. We are proud to recognize Bob Harms with the highest honor IFA awards to individual franchisees, and we salute his tireless efforts to lift up all those he serves.”
Dedicated Huntington Franchise Owner
Harms joined Huntington Learning Center in 2007 and has since been a dedicated single and multi-unit franchisee. Whether operating one or more centers, he puts his heart and soul into his teams, families, and the students he serves. His centers are consistently ranked among the best in revenue, student results, and Net Promoter Scores (NPS). His success is a testament to his deep understanding of and commitment to Huntington’s mission to “give every student the best education possible.”
Harms is an active participant in Huntington’s franchisor-led support services, including the call center, coaching and virtual conferencing, weekly virtual training, in-person focused training, and the annual convention. He also volunteers his time to test new products, always providing honest and valuable feedback. A dedicated mentor, Harms supports both new and seasoned franchisees and staff, exemplifying the collaborative spirit that defines Huntington Learning Center.
In a recent demonstration of his dedication to fostering growth within the Huntington network, Harms facilitated the successful transition of one of his centers by selling it to his center director, ensuring continued success for both the business and the community it serves. Additionally, he serves on the Huntington Tutoring Council and is a Board Member of the Huntington Advertising Fund.
Nominated as a Top Franchisee
The Franchisee of the Year awards recognize leading franchise owners from IFA member brands whose outstanding performance and contributions help protect, enhance, and promote the franchise business model. Nominated by their parent company, individuals are selected for their service to their communities, fostering a strong and vibrant workforce, opening doors for career growth and entrepreneurship, and supporting their fellow franchisees.
About the International Franchise Association
Celebrating over 60 years of excellence, education, and advocacy, the International Franchise Association (IFA) is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. IFA works through its government relations and public policy, media relations, and educational programs to protect, enhance, and promote franchising and the approximately 830,000 franchise establishments that support nearly 8.8 million direct jobs, $896.9 billion of economic output for the U.S. economy, and almost 3 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). IFA members include franchise companies in over 300 different business format categories, individual franchisees, and companies that support the industry in marketing, law, technology, and business development.
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