The International Franchise Association (IFA) today announced it will award its highest honors to five individuals for their contributions to franchising, the growth of the sector, and service to their communities. These awards, the most prestigious in franchising, will be given at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix. 

WASHINGTON – Testifying before a key congressional subcommittee, Matt Haller, president and CEO of the International Franchise Association (IFA), highlighted the significant economic benefits of the franchise business model, while warning lawmakers of the severe economic consequences of the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) final joint employer rule. 

WASHINGTON “ Testifying before a key congressional subcommittee, Matt Haller, president and CEO of the International Franchise Association (IFA), highlighted the significant economic benefits of the franchise business model, while warning lawmakers of the severe economic consequences of the National Labor Relations Board™s (NLRB) final joint employer rule. 

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today applauded a bipartisan coalition of 15 members of the U.S. Senate for urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to strengthen and improve the Franchise Rule. 

Today, Matt Haller, President and CEO of the International Franchisers Association (IFA), issued the following statement regarding the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) delaying the effective date of its new joint employer rule until February 26, 2024: 

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today announced the election of eight new franchise professionals to serve on its Board of Directors. The new directors, who will take their positions at the 2024 IFA Annual Convention in February, will join one of the most diverse IFA Boards in history, bringing a variety of experience and expertise to lead the franchise sector’s oldest and largest global trade association.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today announced the election of eight new franchise professionals to serve on its Board of Directors. The new directors, who will take their positions at the 2024 IFA Annual Convention in February, will join one of the most diverse IFA Boards in history, bringing a variety of experience and expertise to lead the franchise sector’s oldest and largest global trade association.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today announced the election of eight new franchise professionals to serve on its Board of Directors. The new directors, who will take their positions at the 2024 IFA Annual Convention in February, will join one of the most diverse IFA Boards in history, bringing a variety of experience and expertise to lead the franchise sector’s oldest and largest global trade association.

When the NLRB issued its expansive new joint employer rule October 26, IFA promised an aggressive response to prevent it from taking effect. Our coordinated campaign is well underway and includes five strategic elements outlined below.

When the NLRB issued its expansive new joint employer rule October 26, IFA promised an aggressive response to prevent it from taking effect. Our coordinated campaign is well underway and includes five strategic elements outlined below.