Social Sector Franchising

The Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association (IFA) has established a task force to explore leveraging the methods used in Commercial Franchising to benefit those organizations serving the Bottom of the Pyramid.

IFA Legal Symposium 2017 Resources

Information and materials from the 2017 IFA Legal Symposium.

International Program Material – 2016 IBA/IFA Joint Conference

Find all the documents and program materials from the 2016 IBA/IFA Joint Conference.

International Program Material – 2018 IBA/IFA Joint Conference

Find all the documents and program materials from the 2018 IFA/IFA Joint Conference.

International Franchising Laws

These international franchising law chapters are reproduced with permission from Law Business Research. These articles were published in Getting the Deal Through – Franchise, (contributing editor Mark Kirsch).

Tax reform at year one: Five issues for franchises to watch

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is filled with provisions that affect franchisors and franchisees alike. Here’s an update on some of the most significant provisions and their potential impact on this sector.

IFA Member Update Call – 2018

IFA Member Update Call – October 2018

Unifying the Global Message of Franchising

While the U.S. ecosystem for franchising is robust, the systems and support networks for the business model vary from nation to nation. Yet, the threats are similar. IFA works to bolster its deep government relations experience with strong partners, including World Franchise Council member associations and the U.S. government.

The Franchise Path: A Path to Success

The entrepreneurial spirit isn’t something embodied by every man and woman. It’s only for the bold. And owning a business isn’t just about development of wealth and personal gain, it’s about the construction of a legacy that bears your name. This is

Who Are the Active Players in Europe?

Although franchising had a late start in Europe compared to the Americas, Asia and the Mid-East, it is now a common and well-received business practice.

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