International Franchise Association — page 28

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)]]

Robert Cresanti

Robert Cresanti

Robert Cresanti has been named interim chief operating officer of the International Franchise Association after Steve Caldeira's resignation.

Subway Co-Founder Dead at 67

Subway Co-Founder Dead at 67

Fred DeLuca, the co-founder of the franchise giant Subway, died at 67 on Monday, the company sadly has confirmed.

Political Update: What's going on with NLRB

Political Update: What's going on with NLRB

The National Labor Relations Board ruled that Browning-Ferris Industries is a joint employer of its contract employees, a decision opposed by the International Franchise Association.

Washington's War on Franchising

Washington's War on Franchising

Blaze Pizza began offering franchises in May 2012, shortly before its first restaurants opened in Pasadena, California.

Franchise Weekly Rewind

Franchise Weekly Rewind

Buffalo Wild Wings is introducing a new 'B-Dubs Fast Break Lunch' menu, enabling customers to create a customizable lunch order and eat in 30-40 minutes.

NLRB and McDonald's Hearing begins in NYC

NLRB and McDonald's Hearing begins in NYC

The NLRB begins hearings in NYC, treating McDonald's as a 'joint employer' alongside its franchisees, in a landmark case on worker retaliation and wage demands.

Veterans land at Mosquito Joe

Veterans land at Mosquito Joe

Mosquito Joe, a pest control franchise, supports veterans by offering low franchise fees and a team-centered environment.