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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)]]

Thousands of former service members have found success in franchising, leveraging their leadership skills and experience with teamwork and being results-oriented to become business owners.

Franchising leaders react to Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election, considering the implications for the industry and its businesses.

The restaurant industry prepares for a Trump presidency, with the International Franchise Association's president expressing concerns about regulatory policies and job creation.

The International Franchise Association responds to the U.S. election results, planning to move franchising forward and ensure the voice of America’s franchise businesses is heard.

The International Franchise Association launches a new Facebook page for Certified Franchise Executives, aiming to strengthen connections and professionalism within the industry.

The International Franchise Association hosted FranTech 2016 to educate industry professionals about the latest trends in franchise marketing and digital platforms.

A rising minimum wage has the potential to dismantle franchisees' smaller businesses, with experts weighing in on the issue's impact on the economy and employment rates.

The International Franchise Association's president and CEO, Robert Cresanti, has been named one of 2016's top lobbyists for his efforts to overturn the joint employer ruling.

The franchise industry calls on nation's leaders to fight back against NLRB ruling changes that threaten the industry's growth.

The 2016 presidential election will impact the franchise restaurant industry, with labor regulations and other issues at stake.

The 2016 presidential election may impact federal minimum wage laws, affecting franchise businesses in states with higher minimum wages.

The International Franchise Association has introduced a new organizational structure to prepare for upcoming challenges and opportunities.

Carmelo Marsala's Spray-Net franchise has seen rapid growth and brand awareness after appearing on Shark Tank.

The International Franchise Association's FranTech conference highlights the latest trends in franchise marketing, technology, and digital landscape.

The International Franchise Association welcomes new members, including Closet & Storage Concepts and FranFund, to promote and protect franchising.

The International Franchise Association launches an overtime compliance tool to help franchisors and franchisees comply with the new Department of Labor regulations.

The process of becoming a franchisee has changed significantly over the past 20 years, driven by employment and technology trends, according to a recent Fortune article.

Registration is open for the International Franchise Association's (IFA) Convention, the largest annual event for franchisors and franchisees.

Franchise Business Review reports that prospective franchisees should consider factors like skills, likes, background, training, and qualifications when choosing a franchise.

For nearly all Franchise Development executives with whom I’ve spoken this year, the answer is “Sure!” Less than 2 two years ago, the answer was, “Why?”

Franchise development executives discuss the use of Facebook Custom Audience Targeting for franchise development and marketing.

Restaurant operators face labor regulations and other challenges in the 2016 presidential election, with implications for their businesses and lives.

Catherine Monson, CEO and President of FASTSIGNS International, elected Secretary of the International Franchise Association.

Aymen Ghabrial, a young entrepreneur, has transitioned from being a corporate executive to a franchisee, highlighting the opportunities in the industry.