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)]]
PJ's Coffee is poised for continued franchise growth in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi, with commitments from franchisees to introduce 28 additional coffeehouses.
The Growth Coach, a business training program, added seven new franchisees in 2020 and continues to evolve to meet changing business needs during the pandemic.
Catherine Monson, CEO and President of FASTSIGNS International, Inc., has led the brand with over 25 years of franchising and digital printing experience since 2008.
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Over 1,000 people attended which included FASTSIGNS franchisees, center team members, 275 first-time attendees, exhibitors, and corporate staff members.
The International Franchise Association ’s annual economic outlook predicts 2021 will see 26,000 franchise units sold, or a gain of more than 3.5% of total units, according to a report from CNBC .
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Global Franchise is expanding its content partnership network, continuing its recent partnerships with the likes of the International Franchise Association and the Croatian Franchise Association (FIP).
Signarama has been recognized by the International Franchise Association as a Five-Star franchise, with a high value on adding veterans of the military to its franchise family.
The Great Franchisee features Megan Allen, who joins FranNet as a franchise consulting expert, leveraging her experience in franchising and business development.
Deciding which concept to franchise with is a big decision. It’s a sizable investment of both time and money, and finding the right franchise brand for your lifestyle might seem overwhelming.
BoxUnion acquired TITLE Boxing Club to form the nation’s premier omni-channel fitness brand, combining innovative programming and brand awareness.
Stratus Building Solutions CEO Afshin Cangarlu joins the International Franchise Association to promote diversity in franchising.
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The International Franchise Association files a federal lawsuit to prevent the application of California AB-5 to franchising.
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The International Franchise Association’s President and CEO, Robert Cresanti, resigned after leading the organization since 2014.
Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc., will deliver a keynote at the International Franchise Association's Emerging Franchisor Virtual Event.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has reached a milestone with the opening of its 900th location, celebrating a momentous year with double-digit same-store sales and new franchise agreements.
Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services has been ranked among the top franchises for military veterans by Entrepreneur magazine and Franchise Business Review.
Veterans are a significant part of the franchise industry, with roughly one in four dreaming of starting their own business.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - Dream Vacations has once again dominated Entrepreneur magazine’s annual “Top Franchises for Veterans” list and is the top travel agency franchise on the list – ranked number two out of 150 franchises across all industries.
Brian Morgan, Director of Operations for milliCare, was recognized as a Certified Franchise Executive by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives.