International Franchise Association — page 22

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)]]

Franchisee Voices: Andrew Cohen of Right at Home

Franchisee Voices: Andrew Cohen of Right at Home

Andrew Cohen, a franchisee of Right at Home, shares his background and motivation for opening an in-home care franchise, driven by a desire to help others and break out of the corporate environment.

Franchisee Voices: Andy Mark of ARCpoint Labs

Franchisee Voices: Andy Mark of ARCpoint Labs

Andy Mark, a franchisee of ARCpoint Labs, has over 40 years of experience in sales, marketing, and small business ownership, and has launched medical clinics in the South and Midwest.

IFA New Member Spotlight: Triad MFG

IFA New Member Spotlight: Triad MFG

The International Franchise Association (IFA) was highlighted as a key organization supporting the franchising industry, with a focus on growth and development.

The Path of an SBA Rule Change

The Path of an SBA Rule Change

Since 1998, lenders have checked a list of brands to determine SBA loan guarantee eligibility, a rule that changed on January 1, 2017.

IFA New Member Spotlight: Triad MFG

IFA New Member Spotlight: Triad MFG

Triad MFG becomes a new member of the International Franchise Association, highlighting the benefits and growth of the franchising industry beyond fast food and quick service restaurants.