Franchising's Biggest Event. Evolved for You.
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Introducing The American Franchise Act
Learn about IFA's top advocacy priority: creating certainty around joint employer standards through landmark legislation
Franchising is Growing the Economy
Comprising over 3% of U.S. GDP and providing nearly 9 million jobs, franchising is driving economic growth.
Franchise Businesses Are Locally Owned
Local franchises may carry national brand names, but they are built by local entrepreneurs who invest their time, energy, and dollars into local communities.
Franchising is Bringing People Together
Spanning over 300 industries and thousands of brands, franchising opens doors, uplifts communities, and creates meaningful careers.
WE ARE FRANCHISING TOGETHER
IFA is the largest member-based community that helps franchisors, franchisees and suppliers learn, lead and succeed across more than 300 industries.
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The Impact of Franchising
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.
Franchising's Biggest Event. Evolved for You.