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)]]
America turns 250 this year. And while that milestone invites a lot of reflection, the question that matters most isn’t where we’ve been; it’s what we want to protect going forward.
Combined, the three associations represent more than one million franchise establishments, 6,600 brands, and 500 million consumers across North America.
International Franchise Association reports 64% of franchisees are first-time business owners.
As multi-unit operators now control nearly 60% of franchised locations, franchisors are increasingly using royalty relief as a strategic tool to drive portfolio expansion.
Starting in September and continuing into the first half of next year, the franchise conference and event calendar will be in full swing.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) endorsed bipartisan candidates in 14 states in conjunction with their July and August primary elections.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) applauded the U.S.
Legislation Would Insulate Joint-Employer Standard from Political Whim The House Education and Workforce Committee on Tuesday voted to send the American Franchise Act to the full H
“America’s local franchise owners deserve certainty, and today Congress is one step closer to providing it,” said Michael Layman, IFA Chief Advocacy Officer.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) issued the following statement endorsing the bipartisan legislation, Common Cents Act (H.R.
6 Questions Could Help Franchise Owners Navigate Choices and Avoid Problems My first lessons in insurance did not come from a textbook. They came from watching my mother build and
IFA urges Senate to confirm Keith Sonderling as Labor Department lead.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today issued a statement endorsing the bipartisan Common Cents Act (H.R.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) released new national and statewide polling showing that an overwhelming majority of Americans support franchised businesses and want to see policies to protect them, especially the American Franchise Act.
Marisa Faunce advises franchisors on compliance and intellectual property protection.
Franchising expands in home services with 119,000 establishments expected by 2026
The International Franchise Association (IFA), through its IFA Law Center, submitted comments responding to the U.S.
Think Pink: Dunkin’ Opens Barbie DreamHouse in Manhattan The IFA World Franchise Show will showcase hundreds of brands from around the globe for potential franchisees. A New York C
The International Franchise Association (IFA) released the following statement ahead of the U.S.
Even in an era marked by challenging headwinds—lingering inflation, high borrowing rates, and an unpredictable regulatory climate—the franchise community has not only survived, but thrived.
IFA World Franchise Show returns with top brands and experts.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today endorsed bipartisan candidates ahead of their June primary elections, applauding their leadership on pro-business policies supporting America’s locally owned franchise small businesses.
Franchise growth is still moving. The International Franchise Association's "2026 Franchising Economic Outlook" projects franchise output to rise from $907.3 billion to $921.
If you’re building or scaling a franchise brand , one question comes up early and often: What franchise associations should I join?