Following a successful trip to South Florida, the Open for Opportunity roadshow headed to metro Atlanta, the franchising capital of the U.S., where more brands are headquartered than any other U.S. city. With three full days of meetings with lawmakers, the business community, IFA members, and numerous tours with local franchise owners, the impact of the franchising sector and the opportunities it provides for diverse individuals, communities, and the broader economy were on full display

Now that conventions and in-person gatherings are officially “back,” we are headed to Phoenix next for the Franchise Expo West, March 18-19. This is another incredible opportunity to gather with franchising brands and suppliers, learn in our tailored education sessions, and pick up new insights for your business. For those looking to get started in franchising, this is the place to see what opportunities are out there. For those already in the business, this is where you or anyone in your network should be to showcase your business and help it grow.

Everything you need to know to pack your suitcase for the IFA 2022 Annual Convention, We will see you in sunny San Diego

On Thursday, November 5, IFA, in partnership with our members Inspire Brands and Wendy’s, as well as the Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) hosted a briefing for Capitol Hill staff featuring a ‘Franchising 101’ seminar, our new Oxford Economics research on the value of franchising, and a Franchisee Panel Discussion with three amazing franchisees. This briefing was part of Open for Opportunity, our multi-year, purpose driven campaign we launched in September to refresh the association’s and business model’s image by strengthening the narrative about what it truly means to be a part of the franchise community.

​​​​​​​4 things you get from the IFA Legal Symposium

There are a lot of valid arguments that conclude with you attending the IFA Legal Symposium, so we put together a few you could share with your boss.

Every session of the IFA Legal Symposium is a reason to attend, with specific and nuanced legal content for people who work in the franchise industry.

The COVID-19 pandemic could be called, at least, a disrupting external force. It whipped through the franchise industry in different ways, and we’re set up to discuss a lot of them during the IFA Legal Symposium. 

Hear from IFA Member, Eulerity, Inc., on a few lessons they learned about virtual events from attending IFA’s 2021 Virtual Annual Convention.

Traditionally we’ve met in person but this year we’re reimagining our normal meetup into a virtual event over 3 days. Put it on your calendar for May 4, 5, 6, 2021.