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Contact:  Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17—One hundred and thirty-nine franchise executives took a major step to advance their careers by achieving Certified Franchise Executive designation during the International Franchise Association’s 49th annual convention.  More than 750 candidates are currently enrolled in the program.  Since its inception in the early 1980s, more than 500 franchise executives have achieved the CFE designation.

A subsidiary of the IFA Educational Foundation, the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives conducts the program to enable individuals opportunities to supplement their knowledge, gain industry recognition and take advantage of peer-level networking.  The curriculum is specific to franchising.  Designees who complete the program, which is comprised of a prescribed course of study, and meet all requirements, earn the title.

Those receiving the CFE designation are:

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About the International Franchise Association

The International Franchise Association, the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising, is the preeminent voice and acknowledged leader for the industry worldwide. Approaching a half-century of service with a growing membership of more than 1,300 franchise systems, 11,000-plus franchisees and more than 500 firms that supply goods and services to the industry, IFA protects, enhances and promotes franchising by advancing the values of integrity, respect, trust, commitment to excellence, honesty and diversity. For more information, visit the IFA Web site at www.franchise.org.

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