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 Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeks information from franchisors and franchisees to address challenges and potential solutions in the franchise industry.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) announced the submission of over one million petition signatures from California voters in opposition to AB 257, or the FAST Act.
The Save Local Restaurants coalition gathers over 1 million signatures to recall California's FAST Act.
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Kay Ainsley, Managing Director at MSA Worldwide, discussed the importance of a well-designed development website for franchises, highlighting the need for first impressions, quality of content, and ease of use.
Genghis Grill has partnered with VetFran to provide an opportunity for military veterans to advance their personal and professional goals through franchising.
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SYNERGY HomeCare continues strong growth, selling 31 territories in the first nine months of 2021, a 34.7% increase over 2020's pace.
Potential franchisees are advised to choose a franchise that aligns with their passions and interests, and to research and understand important financial documents before making a decision.
According to a recent article by the International Franchise Association, Pollo Campero, an iconic chicken franchise with 50-years of proven success, 80-plus locations in the U.S.
FASTSIGNS International has promoted Jeff Lewis to Assistant Vice President of Franchise Support and Barbara Engle to Senior Director of Education and National Accounts.
David Mattson to speak at Selling Franchises Bootcamp on Jan 20, 2022
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FASTSIGNS formed a Diversity and Inclusion Committee to promote and prioritize diversity and inclusion within the FASTSIGNS system and the broader signage and franchising industries.
The Selling Franchises Bootcamp returns to Palm Beach Atlantic University on Jan 20-21, 2022.
A two-day bootcamp on selling franchises will be held at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The International Franchise Association names Matt Haller as its new president and CEO, replacing Robert Cresanti, who announced his departure in November.
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H&R Block announces changes to its Global Consumer Tax leadership team, with Karen Orosco named president, global consumer tax and service delivery.
McDonald's continues to play a role in the franchise industry's wage conversation, with CEO Chris Kempczinski commenting on the issue.
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InXpress is crowned Global Franchise Champion 2021, winning the White Collar Franchise category and the overall Global Franchise Champion award.
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. celebrates Small Business Month with a social media takeover across their brand channels throughout the month of May.