Women In Franchising
Since 1996, the Women’s Franchise Committee (WFC) has dedicated itself to helping women succeed in franchising.
A passionate group of IFA members (female and male) work year-round creating programs and resources that inspire and encourage women in the franchise community.
Women’s Franchise Network
These local networks are designed to develop relationships with female franchising professionals. They meet regularly to address issues, share ideas and offer solutions related to franchising. First launched in Denver in 2002, the Women’s Franchise Network now meets in markets across the United States and Canada.
Current networks and contact information for each are listed in this directory. Don’t see one in your market? Start your own! Contact Courtney Thompson at cthompson@franchise.org for in-depth information on how to set up your own local network, including sample budgets, agendas, handouts, ideas for discussion topics and more.
Annual Leadership Conference
The WFC produces this highly anticipated conference held the day before IFA’s Annual Convention. Each year there is an overall leadership theme complemented by a keynote presentation and a panel discussion sharing insights, tools and best practices in leadership and business development. Another popular segment of this conference is the roundtable case study. Participants review and offer solutions to an unidentified franchisor’s problems then hear from a representative of the company to learn exactly what steps were taken to solve the issues. Through this conference, attendees learn new skills, grow their network of contacts, and start lifetime friendships.
Her Success Podcast
Hear from women leading the charge in franchising. Her Success: The Stories of Female Franchise Leaders is a podcast and video series from the Women’s Franchise Committee. Tune in monthly for insights on everything from being an effective leader to the mentors who inspired them. These female franchise leaders share stories of workplace challenges we can all relate to: managing work and life, climbing the corporate ladder, and the ultimate power of entrepreneurship and franchising to change lives. Each 15-minute segment will motivate and recharge you.
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Follow the Women’s Franchise Committee on LinkedIn for resources, tips, networking, and all things women in franchising.
Committee Members
Click here to access the complete directory of committee chapter chairs.