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title: "Everything you need to know about IFE"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/012a7933-dca9-4012-b128-a9d3638a58b4
source: "Global Franchise"
original_url: https://www.global-franchise.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ife
author: "James Fell"
category: "Franchise Industry"
industry: "Franchise Industry"
published: 2019-05-21T14:11:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:33:25.723Z
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# Everything you need to know about IFE

**TL;DR:** The International Franchise Expo (IFE) will be held in New York City, featuring over 400 top franchise brands and 70 free seminars. The event will cover various topics, including the A to Zs of buying a franchise, how to franchise a business, and how to finance.

*By James Fell, originally published in Global Franchise on 2019-05-21. [Read the original](https://www.global-franchise.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ife).*

## Story

**Forget Broadway and 42nd St. New York’s big show this spring is at the Javits Center – that’s right, The International Franchise Expo (IFE) is here again.**

Who’s coming? On May 30, franchisors, would-be franchisees and anyone and everyone who’s into this $451 billion-dollar industry will be heading to New York City. Attenddes will be from 49 states and 80 countries.

**Your dream franchise**

The top ten categories predicted to grow in 2019 are Asian Food, Beauty/Grooming Services, Childcare, Electronics, Entertainment/Recreation, Fitness, Frozen Desserts, Mexican Food, Pets, Staffing/Recruiting. And yes! Brands representing all of these sectors will be present at IFE.

**A franchise for every pocket**

Get advice on mature and emerging franchise concepts in sectors ranging from pet care to senior living, restaurants to after-school programs. They’re priced between $10K and $1M.

**Workshops**

This year, workshops and seminars cover the following topics: The A to Zs of Buying a Franchise, How to Franchise Your Business, and How to Finance.

> **“The best part about attending the expo is the opportunity to explore and network with industry-leading franchise brands and attend comprehensive educational programs.”** *Tom Portesy, President of MFV Expositions*

**Top 10 reasons you should attend The International Franchise Expo:**

- Meet face-to-face with over 400 of the top franchise brands
- Get educated on how to be successful from the start through the over 70 free seminars offered
- Understand the financial model of franchising
- Meet with financial experts on how to best fund your franchise, and how to budget for your future
- Dig deeper into the nuances of franchising through attending in-depth educational workshops
- Meet with leading consultants to understand how to pick the right franchise for you
- Explore the benefits of being in business for yourself, not by yourself
- Discover opportunities in industries that are new or that you might not have considered
- Understand the difference between becoming a franchisee and an area developer, and what to consider when making this decision
- Take advantage of all these opportunities under one roof, over just three days!

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- investment opportunities (topic)
- MFV Expositions (company)
- franchise expo (topic)

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Originally reported by James Fell, Global Franchise (https://www.global-franchise.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ife). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/012a7933-dca9-4012-b128-a9d3638a58b4).