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title: "Top 5 tips to make the best of your time at IFE"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a69b253a-1436-4710-be2c-750701ba8242
source: "Global Franchise"
original_url: https://www.global-franchise.com/news/top-5-tips-to-make-the-best-of-your-time-at-ife
author: "James Fell"
category: "Franchise Industry"
industry: "Franchise Industry"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2019-05-29T08:35:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:58.752Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1542744095-291d1f67b221?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Top 5 tips to make the best of your time at IFE

**TL;DR:** The International Franchise Expo (IFE) is the premier annual event for the franchise industry, with hundreds of franchises on display. John Erich of MFV Expositions shares his top tips to make the best of your time at the IFE.

*By James Fell, originally published in Global Franchise on 2019-05-29. [Read the original](https://www.global-franchise.com/news/top-5-tips-to-make-the-best-of-your-time-at-ife).*

## Story

**The International Franchise Expo (IFE) is the premier annual event for the franchise industry with hundreds of franchises on display. Before joining thousands of entrepreneurs and future business owners, John Erich of MFV Expositions shares his top tips to make the best of your time at the IFE:**

- Take advantage of the largest franchising expo in the USA with hundreds of the world’s leading franchise concepts by getting some facetime with the best of the best. You’ll be ahead of entrepreneurs all over the world just by attending the show.

- Research which franchise concepts will be exhibiting ahead of IFE. Get the most out of your time by scheduling your visit to each exhibitor in the industry you’re interested in and at your investment level. There’s something for everyone!

- Work a few seminars into your schedule, too! These free sessions explore important issues facing franchising today. Learn about global franchise expansion, trends for international franchisors and the latest trends in franchising.

- Attend in-depth workshops available to all attendees. You will walk away from IFE with a wealth of knowledge that will help you in the success of your new franchise business.

- Learn strategies for success from the top experts in the world of franchising in the “SCORE Theatre”. Receive complimentary one-on-one coaching, business advice and start-up support from over 60 successful retired executives across multiple industries and skill areas.

## Entities

- Franchise Industry (sector)
- Global Franchise (publication)
- international expansion (topic)
- Multi-Unit (company)
- James Fell (person)
- franchise industry (topic)
- MFV Expositions (company)
- franchise expo (topic)
- franchise concepts (topic)
- International Franchise Expo (location)

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Originally reported by James Fell, Global Franchise (https://www.global-franchise.com/news/top-5-tips-to-make-the-best-of-your-time-at-ife). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a69b253a-1436-4710-be2c-750701ba8242).