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)]]
The 2024 Franchise Leadership & Development Conference (FLDC) recently celebrated its 25th anniversary by providing a platform for franchise development professionals to connect, learn, and grow.
Bill Edwards’ Global Business Newsletter covers international franchise development, global employment issues, and business trends in various countries.
The International Franchise Association has released its third Annual Franchisee Survey, showing increasing economic uncertainty in the franchised business sector.
Franchisees face inflation, slowing demand, and labor challenges, with 87% reporting moderate to substantial impacts on their businesses.
The FTC releases new guidance on franchise fee disclosure, explaining that franchisors cannot lawfully impose and collect fees without prior disclosure.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) issued the following statement in response to the U.S.
PJ's Coffee gives away a franchise license to a veteran.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) submitted comments to the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) in support of its proposed Franchise Broker Act, a model for state legislatures which w
Joint-Employer veto override falls short, with the president vetoing the repeal of the expanded joint-employer rule, despite the House's swift rebuke.
As 2024 is underway, many of us have been tackling the goals we set for the year to come.
The International Franchise Association launched the Franchise Ascension Initiative, a six-month accelerator program for underrepresented communities.
Alicia Miller shares her journey in franchising, highlighting the benefits of buying a resale franchise and her success as a multi-unit franchisee.
Meeting with a franchisor is a crucial step in the franchising process, and knowing what to ask and look out for can make all the difference for prospective franchisees.
Franchise Update Media announces future conference dates for its annual Multi-Unit Franchising Conference, Franchise Customer Experience Conference, and Franchise Leadership & Development Conference.
The IFA and other business advocacy groups join forces to challenge the new joint employer rule, alleging violations of the National Labor Relations Act and the Administrative Procedure Act.
The NLRB's new joint employer rule revises the criteria for determining joint employer relationships, with far-reaching consequences for franchisors and franchisees.
IFA launches a multi-pronged campaign to combat the NLRB's joint employer rule, which threatens the franchise business model.
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A lot has happened over the past few months—from the anticipated joint employer rule from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), to continuing action from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…
The International Franchise Association (IFA) recently announced a new initiative: the Philip Zeidman Franchising Internship Program and Fund.
The Franchise Expo South will take place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, connecting visionaries with top business opportunities and showcasing diverse franchise concepts.
A New Jersey hospitality bill, A-1958, has passed the Assembly, sparking backlash from the International Franchise Association due to its potential impact on franchise contracts.
The Save Local Business Act aims to clarify the joint employer standard and protect the independence of local franchise businesses.