Events

Franchising Gives Back will recognize and celebrate franchise businesses that are engaged in charitable and community support to local communities. These awards, in the categories of Spirit of Franchising, Enduring Impact, Newcomer, Support Our Veterans, and Innovation and Impact, will honor franchise businesses whose acts of service on behalf of local charity organizations make a positive impact on thousands of communities across the U.S. and around the world.

The U.S. Franchise Trade Mission to Frankfurt, Germany and Budapest, Hungary is brought to you by IFA and is designated as a Certified Trade Mission by the U.S. Commercial Service. From November 14th through 19th 2019, a select group of franchise companies will receive valuable briefings, firsthand market research, and the opportunity to meet investors in two of Central Europe’s most important economies.  Itinerary items include one-on-one matchmaking meetings with pre-screened local investors, country briefings with U.S. Embassy officials and U.S. Commercial Service officers, briefings from local commercial and legal experts, and local site visits.