IFA President & CEO Matt Haller Opens IFA 2026 Convention With Unique Address
Matt Haller opens IFA 2026 Convention with unique address and strong growth outlook
· Franchising.com· February 27, 2026
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Matt Haller opens IFA 2026 Convention with unique address and strong growth outlook

The restaurant industry added 33,500 jobs in October, with the unemployment rate remaining at 3.7 percent.

The International Franchise Association expects the franchise sector to outpace U.S. economy-wide job creation in 2018, according to its 2018 Franchise Business Outlook.

The U.S. economy added 223,000 jobs in April, with franchises like Pita Pit experiencing job growth and expansion, despite concerns about higher wages.