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The International Franchise Association (IFA) announced the 2025 recipients of theIFA Major Awards, the most prestigious awards in franchising.

“2025 was a defining year for Ziebart,” said Thomas A. Wolfe, President & Chief Executive Officer of Ziebart.

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 14, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- EverSmith Brands, a leading business-to-business franchise platform focused on commercial services, today announced that Justin Ghadery has been appointed chief executive officer, effective Jan.

IFA report highlights franchising benefits for 64% of first-time owners

The International Franchise Association today announced the 2025 recipients of the IFA Major Awards, the most prestigious awards in franchising.

Based on survey data from nearly 3,000 franchisees and an analysis of detailed payroll data, a study details how America’s 831,000 franchised businesses provide for stronger employers, greater business ownership…

, and Angus King, I.-Maine, recently introduced the American Franchise Act (AFA), a bipartisan bill that clarifies the joint-employer standard and reshapes the franchising industry.

When people hear the word “franchise,” a majority of people still picture big fast-food chains, corporate headquarters, or impersonal national brands.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) praised the introduction of the bipartisan American Franchise Act in the U.S.

IFA leads coalition supporting American Franchise Act with 100 organizations.

Anyone who has attended an International Franchise Association (IFA) event this year has likely heard me describe 2025 as the “Year of Franchising.” At the outset of the year, IFA…

The International Franchise Association (IFA) led a coalition letter of more than 100 business, advocacy, and diversity organizations calling on Congress to support the bipartisan American Franchise Act (AFA), H.R.

The Big, Beautiful Bill Act has been sent to the White House for President Trump's signature, providing tax relief for 831,000 franchised small businesses.

The U.S. Congress has recognized June 11 as the first-ever World Franchise Day, honoring franchises and their impact on job creation, entrepreneurship, and economic development.

Franchisees who invest in their communities can see a direct positive impact on their bottom line, according to the International Franchise Association.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) applauds the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' tax incentives package's approval in the House of Representatives.

The U.S. Small Business Administration launched a new SBA Franchise Directory, updated every other week with 566 new brands, bringing the total eligible brands to 2,566.

Franchises are hot commodities. According to the 2025 report from the International Franchise Association, the actual growth of franchises in 2024 outpaced estimates; this year, franchises are predicted to expand by an additional 2.4 percent.

President Donald Trump took the stage Monday at the McDonald’s Impact Summit in Washington, D.C., emphasizing the critical role of the franchise business model and the need for a commonsense federal joint employer standard.

IFA names Morrow Hill as preferred vendor for real estate services.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) recently announced the launch of “Franchise Means Local,” a national campaign with an initial $5 million spend, to showcase that franchises are locally owned and operated bus

MassageLuXe was recently named to a top industry ranking in 2025.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) has launched "Franchise Means Local," an awareness campaign with an initial $5 million spend, showcasing the fact that franchises are locally owned and operated businesses.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today announced the launch of “Franchise Means Local,” an awareness campaign with an initial $5 million spend, showcasing the fact that franchises are locally owned and operated businesses.