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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)]]
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In the franchise industry, brands are always looking to stand out, and one of the best ways to do that is with a little bit of high-profile recognition for things like dedication to service, innovation, sales and quality of product.
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Paul Pickett, Wild Birds Unlimited Chief Development Officer, received the International Franchise Association's 2020 Crystal Compass Award for outstanding leadership in the franchising industry.
Natural Life Franchise Corp. will exhibit at Franchise Expo Nashville, showcasing its retail stores that specialize in CBD products and other holistic plants.
Assisted Living Locators offers a 10 percent initial franchise fee discount to veterans in support of National Invest In Veterans Week.

Today, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) published a final rule updating its joint-employer regulations today, according to an NLRB statement .
MaidPro has been ranked in the top quarter on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list, moving up 10 full spots this year to #111.

Anytime Fitness co-founders Chuck Runyon and Dave Mortensen have been named Entrepreneurs of the Year by the International Franchise Association.
Neighborly®, the world’s largest franchisor of home service brands, was recently named the 2020 winner of the Global Franchise Award for Best Property and Home Maintenance Franchise, marking the second…
iCRYO will exhibit at the International Franchise Association’s Franchise Expo South, offering free cryotherapy services to attendees.

SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service expanded with four new franchised locations in 2019.
FRANdata forecasts franchise industry growth, expecting strong expansion in personal services, quick service, and full-service restaurant segments.
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Spray-Net wins the All-Star Round of NextGen's Franchising Global Competition at the International Franchise Association's 60th 2020 Annual Convention.
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Women in franchising are making a significant impact, with 30.6% of franchise owners being women, according to a 2017 report by the International Franchise Association.
Franchises need to take these topics beyond HR departments and embody the frontrunners of tomorrow.
MaidPro has been named a Top 100 Franchise for 2020 by Franchise Gator for being a great choice for entrepreneurs looking for the ideal franchise brand.
Painting with a Twist is entering Las Vegas with its first franchise agreement in the city, owned and operated by Las Vegas native Laura Barnett.
A Painting with a Twist studio is opening in McDonough, Georgia, led by local leader Dee Clemmons.

Franchise brokers are discussed, including their role in guiding prospects through the franchise research journey.
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