Member Press Releases - International Franchise Association

East Coast Wings + Grill Introduces New Limited Time Wing Flavors

Family-friendly Wing Franchise Invites All to Try Sweet Kickin’ Polynesian, Maple Bourbon and Teriyaki Cajun and Vote their Favorite – Winning Flavor Gets Added to the Brand’s Menu as Part of National Guest & Employee Contest

Wetzel’s Pretzels to Debut New Street Concept Twisted by Wetzel’s This Spring

Nation’s Innovative Snack Category Leader Gives Treasured Pretzel Legacy a New Twist with Imaginative Menu & Modern Design at Neighborhood Storefront Locations

Wetzel’s Pretzels Makes Franchise Ownership More Accessible for Women and Minorities Through Access to Equity Program

Company Aims to Increase Diversity in the Restaurant Industry by Offering Financial Discounts, Expanded Recruitment Efforts, Educational and Mentorship Opportunities for Underrepresented Groups

Batteries Plus Reports Strong Start to 2023 with Highest Commercial Sales in Company History

World’s Leading Specialty Battery Franchise Prioritizes Commitment to Diversity with 10 Franchise Signings

MY SALON Suite Multi-Unit Franchisees to Open 10 Additional Locations in the Midwest

MY SALON Suite, a salon suite franchise focused on providing stylists and beauticians a personal space to build their business and the beauty industry’s future, announced plans to open ten new locations across southeast Michigan and Chicago. MY SALON Suite franchisees Alpesh Trivedi and his business partner will spearhead the expansion amid rapid growth of their businesses.

CertaPro Painters® Seals Q1 with Strong New Territory Growth

Leading Painting Franchise Boasts Early 2023 Momentum with Ten Signed Agreements

LIME Painting Looks to Open New Locations in Utah

The High-end Painting Franchise Plans to Continue its Growth by opening inside the Beehive State

ROCKY RIVER, OH – Serving legendary ice cream since 1945, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is celebrating a major milestone in its home state by announcing the 100th store opening in Rocky River, OH on April 20! Handel’s is known for its made fresh daily fl

The franchise is experiencing rapid growth as it scoops up nationwide business opportunities.

IFA Urges FTC to Protect Franchise Businesses in Noncompete Rule

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to reject a “blanket ban on noncompete clauses in franchise agreements,” highlighting that an across-the-board ban would harm franchisors and franchisees, damaging the franchise business model. The comments are in response to the Commission’s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for its proposed “Noncompete Clause Rule.”

Koala Insulation and Wallaby Windows Join Forces with Empower Brands

Empower Brands, multi-brand franchisor of premium commercial and residential services, announced today that Koala Insulation and Wallaby Windows will be joining its growing portfolio of brands. This marks Empower Brands’ first additions to its portfolio since rebranding late last year. The addition of these industry leading brands brings Empower to nine total brands under its umbrella and will add 115 franchisees to its ever-growing network.