International Franchise Association is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 674 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * The 2026 Franchise Leadership & Development Conference CEO Summit discussed challenges in the franchise industry, including tightening margins, slowing development, and private equity's influence, emphasizing the importance of helping operators succeed and making franchisees profitable [[2026-10-27 More Than Selling It (d27117)]]. * IFA highlighted tightening margins, slowing development, and private‑equity influence, urging franchisors to help operators succeed and become profitable at the 2026 Franchise Leadership & Development Conference CEO Summit [[2026-10-27 More Than Selling It (d27117)]]. * IFA launched a Franchise Research and Insights Center that offers members real‑time performance data and an exclusive profitability report from ProfitKeeper [[2026-10-15 IFA Launches New Franchise Research and Insights Center (36c695)]]. * IFA announced 16 new franchise leaders to serve on its 2027 Board of Directors, with terms beginning at the 2027 IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas (Feb 22‑24) [[2026-10-21 IFA Announces New Board Leadership (57a84b)]]. * Franchise leaders emphasized the importance of helping operators succeed and making franchisees profitable [[2026-10-27 More Than Selling It (d27117)]]. * The 2026 Franchise Leadership & Development Conference CEO Summit discussed the influence of private equity on the franchise industry [[2026-10-27 More Than Selling It (d27117)]]. * IFA is working to support franchisees in becoming profitable [[2026-10-27 More Than Selling It (d27117)]]. * The franchise industry is facing challenges including slowing development and tightening margins [[2026-10-27 More Than Selling It (d27117)]]
Kieran Scott has been promoted to chief franchise operations officer for PIRTEK USA, leading the company's franchise support, compliance, and training functions.
Selling franchises is one thing. Getting them open, keeping them profitable, and helping operators succeed are where the real challenges are.
Franchising has helped countless people become business owners, but finding the right opportunity starts with understanding yourself.
The International Franchise Association named 16 new franchise leaders elected to serve on its Board of Directors in 2027.
Franchisors can reduce legal disputes by addressing operational challenges early
The International Franchise Association has introduced its new board of directors, comprising 16 franchise leaders, including franchisors, franchisees, and supplier members.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named sixteen new franchise leaders elected to serve on its Board of Directors in 2027.
The International Franchise Association launched the Franchise Research and Insights Center, a new data and research center available exclusively to IFA franchisor and franchisee members to provide real-time data analysi
A Successful Franchise Launch Starts Months Before Opening Day with Local Stories, Community Partnerships and Targeted Outreach.
IFPG Retreat 2026 gathers franchise professionals for networking and education
Premier Franchising Group and Franchise FastLane LLC settled with the FTC for $1.85 million, after allegedly selling Premier Martial Arts franchises using deceptive claims.
Investing in a franchise is one of the biggest decisions a person can make.
Shannon and Cynthia Baber Strunk named 2026 Franchisees of the Year.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released a statement on the settlement between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Premier Franchising Group, and Franchise FastLane.
Investing in a franchise is an exciting, life-changing decision.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) congratulated Keith Sonderling on his confirmation by the U.S.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today applauded congressional passage of the bipartisan Common Cents Act, legislation that establishes a national standard for rounding cash transactions to the nearest five cents.
The International Franchise Association today announced it awarded 130 bipartisan Members of Congress with the “Franchise Champion Award” for their support of policies to protect American’s locally owned franchised businesses.
“Ieshpal is living proof that strong business results and a commitment to people go hand in hand,” said Al Pellecchia, Executive Vice President at Wireless Zone.
Celebree School CEO Richard Huffman discusses the American Franchise Act
Over 500 franchisees meet with Congress about American Franchise Act
A White House official underscored Trump administration support for the American Franchise Act, speaking at the International Franchise Association’s 2026 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.
During a keynote address at the International Franchise Association's 2026 Advocacy Summit, Vince Haley, the White House Director of Domestic Policy Council, announced the full support of the Trump Administration for the bipartisan American Franchise Act (AFA).
Nearly 600 members of the franchise community traveled to Washington, DC, last week for the 2026 IFA Advocacy Summit as momentum builds to protect and advance the franchise business model behind the American Franchise Act (AFA).