The President of the International Franchise Association explains how franchising will out-perform the U.S. economy this year. By Matt Haller, May 13, 2025 Entrepreneur Entrepreneurship has long been the backbone of the American Dream, and at its core lies the transformative power of franchising. In 2025, franchising continues to shine as a dominant force in the […]

By Matt Haller, President & CEO, International Franchise Association Last week, I had the honor of cutting the ribbon at the inaugural IFA World Franchise Show, held in beautiful Miami Beach. Together with our partner Fortem International, we welcomed thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibiting brands to a franchise expo that wasn’t just new […]