At this week’s Open for Opportunity roadshow stop in South Florida, the International Franchise Association (IFA) and the IFA Foundation launched the Hispanic Latino Franchise Leadership Council, a new network for Hispanic franchise leaders from all across the country, and announced Au Bon Pain President Ericka Garza as the Council’s chair.  

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today recognized five individuals for their significant contributions to franchising at its 62nd Annual Convention in San Diego. These awards are the highest level of accomplishment recognized by IFA, given to individuals who have contributed the most to the franchise business model, the growth of the sector, and service to their communities.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) and the IFA Foundation today announced reinvigorated efforts and new partnerships to engage with members of the military and encourage veteran entrepreneurship. The Association’s 62nd Annual Convention taking place Feb. 26 – March 1, 2022, will highlight the unique and valuable opportunities for former military service members and their families.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today kicked off its 62nd Annual Convention in San Diego, CA, running through March 1. The meeting is the premier event for the franchising sector, gathering thousands of franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers in-person for the first time in two years.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released its 2022 Franchising Economic Outlook showing that franchising is leading the economic recovery in the United States. The report highlights exceptional 2021 job and business growth across all franchising sectors, ranging from personal services to lodging. The data indicates 2022 will be another strong year for job and wage growth in the dynamic, local-focused franchising industry.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released the following statement in response to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s legal actions against BurgerIM for numerous violations of the Franchise Rule.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today announced the election of ten new franchise professionals to serve on its Board of Directors. The new directors represent both franchisees and franchisors from a variety of industries and roles across the business model, adding a wealth of experience to the recently expanded IFA Board. The new directors will take their positions today, Feb. 1, 2022.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today said passage of AB 257 (Holden), or the FAST Recovery Act, in the California State Assembly would be “disastrous” to California restaurants and franchises in the state. IFA urges the Senate to consider the bill’s harmful ramifications before it is heard this spring.

Today, the International Franchise Association (IFA) and Franchise Update Media announce a 10-year, industry-leading partnership to produce new educational conferences for the franchise community.  The organizations will combine the resources and experience from five past conferences to produce two new and reimagined industry events in 2022:  The Franchise Customer Experience Conference in June and the Franchise Leadership and Development Conference in October. 

International Franchise Association Vice President for State and Local Government Relations Jeff Hanscom today released the following statement in response to California’s AB 257 (Holden), which is expected to appear before the State Assembly next week.