--- title: "IFA Endorses Ostrowe for Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor" url: https://burnaze.com/article/32156681-6f4b-47f7-a2f5-bdb2037f411f source: "Franchising.com" original_url: https://www.franchising.com/articles/20260518_ifa_endorses_ostrowe_for_oklahoma_lieutenant_governor.html author: "The International Franchise Association" category: "Franchise Industry" industry: "Franchise Industry" published: 2026-05-18T08:00:00.000Z modified: 2026-10-31T16:06:04.284Z image: https://imgs.franchising.com/art/articles/10451_plate.jpg --- # IFA Endorses Ostrowe for Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor **TL;DR:** The International Franchise Association (IFA) endorsed David Ostrowe, a multi-unit franchisee and IFA Board member, for Oklahoma lieutenant governor. Ostrowe has decades of leadership experience in franchising and public service. *By The International Franchise Association, originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-05-18. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/articles/20260518_ifa_endorses_ostrowe_for_oklahoma_lieutenant_governor.html).* ## Story The International Franchise Association (IFA) endorsed David Ostrowe, a multi-unit, multi-brand franchisee and an IFA Board member, in his candidacy for Oklahoma lieutenant governor. Ostrowe currently serves as chief operating officer for the state. "David Ostrowe brings decades of leadership in franchising and public service as well as a unique understanding of the intersection of business and government, which will serve the state well," said Michael Layman, IFA chief advocacy officer." David's leadership will ensure franchises have a place to thrive, providing Oklahomans with meaningful careers, entrepreneurs the opportunity to pursue their dreams, and a brighter future to Main Street." Ostrowe has been in franchising for more than two decades as a multi-unit franchisee with several quick-service restaurant brands. In addition to his role on the IFA Board of Directors, he also served as chair of Franchise Update Media's Multi-Unit Franchising Conference Advisory Board in 2025. Ostrowe's time in business follows service in the U.S. Navy as an aviator, and he served two combat tours. - Get Started in Franchising - Franchise Rankings & Awards - Franchise Sales & Development - Featured Franchise Stories Franchising.com is produced by Franchise Update Media. Franchise Update Media has its finger on the pulse of franchising with unrivalled audience intelligence and market driven data. No media company understands the franchise landscape deeper than Franchise Update Media. 1201 New York Avenue NW, Suite 300A Washington, DC 20005 PH. (408) 402-5681 - Franchisee Financing & Lending - Site Selection & Real Estate - Supply Chain & Procurement - Annual Franchise Development Report - Multi-Unit Franchising Conference - Franchise Growth & Marketing Conference - Franchise Leadership & Development Conference - Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine - Franchise Update Magazine - Franchise Update Franchisor Report - Franchising Express Report - International Franchise Report - Multi-Unit Franchisee Report The multi-unit franchise opportunities listed above are not related to or endorsed by Multi-Unit Franchisee or Franchise Update Media Group. We are not engaged in, supporting, or endorsing any specific franchise, business opportunity, company or individual. No statement in this site is to be construed as a recommendation. We encourage prospective franchise buyers to perform extensive due diligence when considering a franchise opportunity. ## Entities - Franchising.com (publication) - General (sector) - IFA (company) - Oklahoma (location) - David Ostrowe (person) - ifa endorsement (topic) - oklahoma lieutenant governor (topic) - franchisee candidacy (topic) --- Originally reported by The International Franchise Association, Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/articles/20260518_ifa_endorses_ostrowe_for_oklahoma_lieutenant_governor.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/32156681-6f4b-47f7-a2f5-bdb2037f411f).