Explore how IFA26's evolved connections, ideas and experience will start your year with evolved impact for 2026 and beyond.
Learn about IFA's top advocacy priority: creating certainty around joint employer standards through landmark legislation
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.
Your source for news, resources, professional development, member offerings and certifications
Bringing the franchising community together to learn, collaborate and forge partnerships for growth
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.
The International Franchise Association’s Annual Convention is the largest and most influential gathering in franchising, bringing together thousands of franchise leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs every year for unmatched learning, connection, and growth.
With our 2026 event theme of “Evolve”, we’ll show you how IFA26 is more than a conference — it’s a transformational experience built for franchising. We’ve reimagined our flagship event with new features and fresh formats designed to help you evolve your brand, your team, and your leadership.
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