International Franchise Association is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 677 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)]]
The International Franchise Association plans to address top issues facing franchising in 2017, including minimum wage legislation and joint employer law.
Franchisee Jim Kenney of Miracle Method shares his journey from corporate world to entrepreneurship, leveraging his handyman skills to offer valuable services to his community.
Leo: I grew up in Strongsville, OH and moved to central Ohio after college.
Lisa Tubbs, franchisee of The Cleaning Authority, shares her background and experience in the corporate communications industry.
Dave Dunbar, a franchisee of Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, shares his background and motivation for investing in a spa franchise, driven by a desire to help people relax and de-stress.
The franchising market is growing, with more options for franchise buyers, but emerging and mature brands face challenges to jumpstart growth momentum.
Anytime Fitness co-founders discuss employee performance and engagement at the International Franchise Association's annual convention in Las Vegas.
BrightStar Care home care franchise owner Jeffrey Tews attributes his corporate career to driving his franchise growth, overseeing 27 full-time staff and 500 caregivers across four territories in Wisconsin.
Right at Home franchisee Trina Slatinsky opens a location to help the local elderly community with in-home care.
IFA 2017: Robert Cresanti and Aziz Hashim outline a plan to preserve the power of franchising, addressing threats from the NLRB joint employer ruling and complacency within the industry.
Mark Wilkes joins Welcomemat Services with 35 years of marketing experience.
Wendi Rabatin opens a Right at Home office in Bozeman, Montana, providing in-home care for seniors and disabled adults.
The franchising industry is expected to expand by 1.6% in 2017, with franchise employment growing by 3.3% to 7.8 million workers, adding 250,000 new jobs, according to the International Franchise Association.
Your Pie franchisee Matt Iwaszkiewicz is opening the brand's first location in Columbus, Ohio, offering customizable quick-brick oven pizzas.
Dave Morrissett operates a successful franchise of The Cleaning Authority in St. Joseph, Michigan, providing residential cleaning services.
Rafael Sanmiguel, a GYMGUYZ franchisee, shares his background and experience, highlighting the brand's mobile aspect and its appeal to military veterans through the VetFran Partnership.
Jiger Patel, a franchisee of Checkers & Rally's, discusses his decision to diversify his portfolio and grow the Checkers brand in the Philadelphia area.
Aziz Hashim, a multiunit and multiconcept operator, is sharing brand ownership with several partners to reduce risk and expand his franchise.
Chicken Salad Chick's marketing director to share strategies for sharing franchise stories at the 2017 International Franchise Association Convention.
The International Franchise Association's IFA Connect app provides conference attendees with information and tools to navigate the 2017 convention.
Glen Milan, a franchisee of Honest-1 Auto Care, shares his background and experience in the automotive industry.
ARCpoint Labs franchisee Anne Kurilich shares her experience and reasons for joining the health and wellness franchise.
Andy Puzder's Labor Secretary confirmation hearing is delayed, potentially impacting the franchising industry's representation in Washington, D.C.
Jeff Huckabee, a Mosquito Joe franchisee, shares his experience transitioning from a nuclear engineer to a pest control business owner.