FRANCHISE EXCELLENCE
The Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence (Yum! CGFE) was established to unlock opportunity in the franchising industry and create a level playing field for underrepresented people of color and women. Education and research are the primary efforts of this Center. The franchise courses/certificates are delivered online at the graduate level, undergraduate level, or non-credit. The content was written with industry experts and has practical application immediately; the flexibility of online asynchronous learning, at any level, provides access to everyone. The Center will also launch creative research to understand the current gaps/needs in franchising, particularly with the underrepresented.
Read our press release announcing the College of Business' partnership with Yum! Brands.
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Degree and Non-Degree Programs
Franchise EducationThe franchise educational content is available online asynchronously in three formats: graduate, undergraduate, or executive education (non-credit). All formats provide the same rich content that prepares someone to work in franchising in any capacity. All three versions provide CFE credit for those earning this IFA credential.
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YUM! CGFE Board of Advisors
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Research and Resources
Coming soon – research that is relevant to the mission of the Center.
Yum! CGFE Student Successes
Yum! CGFE stokes the fires of student success through
world-class education.
FranchiseU! Podcast
FranchiseU! provides education and inspiration to those in, or considering careers within, franchising.
YUM! CGFE Board of Advisors Scholarship Fund
As industry leaders across a range of franchises, our Board understands the transformative power of education. Our scholarship fund unlocks entrepreneurial opportunities.
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