Minorities in Franchising
The mission of the IFA's Minorities in Franchising (MIF) Committee is to increase the number and success of minorities in franchising, including franchisors, franchisees, suppliers, and employees.
The committee provides educational information and programs to IFA members and prospective minority franchisees and participates in outreach activities to increase the awareness of franchising in minority communities.
Launched in February 2006, MinorityFran provides one convenient place where minority prospects can explore franchise offerings of companies actively looking to recruit minority franchisees.
The initiative builds on relationships forged with leading organizations through the IFA Diversity Institute, such as the National Urban League, Association of Small Business Development Centers, U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, and the Minority Business Development Agency. The goal is to not only increase the numbers of minority franchisees, but to send the message to all communities that franchising is a smart and affordable way to realize the American Dream of small business ownership.
MinorityFran is open to all IFA member companies that are committed to expanding opportunities for minorities in franchising at all levels – in employment, in franchise recruitment, and vendor relations. For more information, click here.
Minority Fran Franchise Opportunities Flyer - May 31, 2008
MBDA 2008 Press Release- MED Week - September 3-5, 2008
Relevant Information
(links open in separate window)MinorityFran March 2008 Calendar
MinorityFran Prospect Brochure - August 2007
| MinorityFran Participating Companies for March 2008 (excel format) | Cleveland Franchise Seminar (.pdf) 2008 Seminar Fact Sheet |
