134 Franchise Executives to Reach Certified Executive Status at IFA’s Annual Convention

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ORLANDO, Feb. 13, 2012—One hundred thirty-four franchise executives today achieved Certified Franchise Executive designation during the International Franchise Association’s 52
^ndAnnual Convention.

“I received my CFE designation in March 2005 and excitement for the ICFE program was at a new high,” said ICFE Board of Governors Chairman Mark Liston, CFE, who is president of Glass Doctor.
“The ICFE just conducted its annual survey of our CFE graduates in July and found that nearly 98 percent say the CFE program has provided them with expanded knowledge, management and leadership skills.
I know that it has personally given me tremendous networking skills.
Most importantly, over 95 percent of the graduates say they will renew their CFE when it is time to do so.
Everyone in the world of franchising should utilize this dynamic program to increase their professionalism.”

Nearly 1,400 franchise executives are currently enrolled or have received certification. More than 300 IFA-member companies currently have one or more executives enrolled in the program that provides benefits such as specialized knowledge, industry recognition, peer-level networking and professional standing.
The Institute of Certified Franchise Executives is the academic affiliate of the IFA Educational Foundation. Designees who meet all requirements and complete the program, which involves a prescribed course of study specific to franchising, earn the title.

To view those receiving the CFE designation

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About the International Franchise Association

The International Franchise Association is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. Celebrating over 50 years of excellence, education and advocacy, IFA works through its government relations and public policy, media relations and educational programs to protect, enhance and promote franchising. Through its media awareness campaign highlighting the theme, Franchising: Building Local Businesses, One Opportunity at a Time, IFA promotes the economic impact of the more than 825,000 franchise establishments, which support nearly 18 million jobs and $2.1 trillion of economic output for the U.S. economy. IFA members include franchise companies in over 300 different business format categories, individual franchisees and companies that support the industry in marketing, law and business development.