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Comprising over 3% of U.S. GDP and providing nearly 9 million jobs, franchising is driving economic growth.
Local franchises may carry national brand names, but they are built by local entrepreneurs who invest their time, energy, and dollars into local communities.
Spanning over 300 industries and thousands of brands, franchising opens doors, uplifts communities, and creates meaningful careers.
IFA is the largest member-based community that helps franchisors, franchisees and suppliers learn, lead and succeed across more than 300 industries.
Join IFA’s community of education, events and advocacy to help you grow in franchising.
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We work with you to tell the positive story of franchising to lawmakers, regulators and the media to protect the business model
Discover how the franchise business model drives economic growth, strengthens local communities, creates meaningful jobs and lasting careers, and establishes generational wealth across a diverse range of hundreds of industries.
Join leading legal experts and franchising professionals to navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk. Experience practical, real-world programming that covers the latest business and franchise law developments. Connect with knowledgeable law practitioners and franchise executives while learning how to approach today’s legal landscape.
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