Showing the Way: Operator Shares Franchise Experience with Women and Minorities
Chanel Grant owns 10 franchises and mentors women and minorities.
· Franchising.com· June 6, 2025
Regulator
International Franchise Association (IFA) — page 6
International Franchise Association (IFA) is a regulator in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1969. 270 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * The franchise industry has seen significant contributions from veterans, with many franchisors actively seeking out and incentivizing veterans to join their systems [[2026-10-31 FranServe Franchise Expert The Franchise Industry Embraces Veterans (57d65d)]]. * Kim Gubera, PIRTEK USA President & CEO, has been selected to serve on the International Franchise Association Board of Directors [[2026-10-29 PIRTEK USA President & CEO Kim Gubera Selected to Serve on the International Fra (4ab736)]]. * Eric Holm, a Golden Corral franchise owner, was named 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA) [[2026-10-22 Golden Corral® Franchise Owner Eric Holm Named IFA Franchisee of the Year (30798b)]]. * Becky Grovenstein, a multi-unit franchise owner of Lightbridge Academy, was recognized with the inaugural IFA Franchisee Cornerstone Award [[2026-10-22 Q&A with IFA Franchisee Cornerstone Award Winner Becky Grovenstein (91a022)]]. * Richard Huffman, President and CEO of Celebree School, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association (IFA) [[2026-10-19 Celebree School President and CEO Richard Huffman Elected to International Franc (2ada1f)]]. * Aaron Wiswell, owner of Aroma Joe's locations, was named 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA) [[2026-10-11 Aroma Joe's Operator Aaron Wiswell Named IFA 2026 Franchisee of the Year (858488)]]. * Jennifer Ashcraft, owner of Capriotti's Sandwich Shop in Alabama, was named a 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA) [[2026-10-08 Jennifer Ashcraft of Capriotti's Named IFA Franchisee of the Year (6f6d60)]]. * Beth and Phillip Dow, franchisees of Home Helpers Home Care of Newnan, Georgia, have been named the 2026 IFA Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association [[2026-09-30 Home Helpers® Home Care Franchisees Beth and Phillip Dow Named 2026 Ifa Franchis (5818f4)]].
Also known as International Franchise Association
Winging It: CEO Focuses on Unit Economics for Franchisee Success
Sam Ballas focuses on unit economics for franchisee success at East Coast Wings + Grill
· Franchising.com· May 4, 2025
The Loan Outlook: Take steps to ease the lending process
The National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL) recently hosted its annual conference, drawing attention to critical trends in the SBA lending landscape.
· Franchising.com· May 2, 2025
Color Me Mine Brings the Art of Having Fun to Tennessee
The brand currently operates one studio in Murfreesboro, with another set to open within Nashville later this year.
· Franchising.com· April 29, 2025
Sola Salons Targets Major Expansion Across Texas
Sola Salons targets further growth in Texas, with a focus on major metropolitan areas and beyond.
· 1851 Franchise· April 15, 2025
Industry Insights: The Success of Unique and Lesser-Known Franchise Concepts
The general public has long associated the franchising business model with food service.
· Franchising.com· April 10, 2025
Re-Bath Strengthens Presence in Washington, D.C. Metro Area with Three-Territory Agreement
The bathroom remodeling industry is booming in 2025, and Re-Bath is capitalizing on this growth with a new three-territory agreement to bring its high-quality, convenient services to the Washington, D.C.
· Franchising.com· April 1, 2025
FASTSIGNS®’ Jolie and Jordan Cypert Earn Dual Honors as 2024 IFA Franchisees of the Year and FASTSIGNS Award Recipients
Jolie and Jordan Cypert, multi-unit owners of FASTSIGNS locations in North Austin, West Austin, Leander and Georgetown, Texas, have been named with dual honors as 2024 Franchisees of the Year…
· Franchising.com· March 18, 2025
Stephen and Richelle McCabe of AROMA JOE’S Named Franchisee of the Year
Stephen and Richelle McCabe named 2024 Franchisee of the Year
· Franchising.com· March 17, 2025
The Honey Baked Ham Company® Multi-Unit Owners Matt and Alison Bengochea Celebrated as a Franchisee of the Year
Matt and Alison Bengochea named 2024 Franchisee of the Year.
· Franchising.com· March 12, 2025
Wed Society® Names Kerri & Taylor Ackerman of Wed Society Iowa as 2025 Franchisee of the Year
Wed Society names Kerri and Taylor Ackerman 2025 Franchisee of the Year.
· Franchising.com· March 6, 2025
Dr. Anthony Tran Wins IFA Franchisee of the Year Award for The Joint Chiropractic
Dr. Anthony Tran, a multi-unit franchisee for The Joint Chiropractic, has been recognized as the International Franchise Association's 2024 Franchisee of the Year, exemplifying entrepreneurial excellence and community involvement.
· 1851 Franchise· March 5, 2025
Five Iron Golf’s Peter McCormick Honored at IFA’s 2024 Franchisee of the Year Awards
The International Franchise Association (IFA) has honored Peter McCormick and his partner Alex Zega with its prestigious Franchisee of the Year award.
· Franchising.com· March 5, 2025
John Breton Named Franchisee of the Year by Pool Scouts
John Breton, owner of Pool Scouts of McKinney and Northeast DFW, has been named Franchisee of the Year at the Internal Franchise Association's Annual Conference.
· 1851 Franchise· February 28, 2025
International Franchise Association Honors Jeff Chew as Pizza Factory’s Franchisee of the Year
Originally a master auto technician, Chew’s career took an unexpected yet transformative turn in 1990 when he was offered the opportunity to open a Pizza Factory franchise in Susanville, California.
· Franchising.com· February 26, 2025
Spherion’s Angela Swarts Named Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association
Angela Swarts named 2024 Franchisee of the Year by IFA.
· Franchising.com· February 26, 2025
Multi-Unit Cicis® Pizza Owner Greg Costley Celebrated as a Franchisee of the Year
Greg Costley named 2024 Franchisee of the Year by IFA.
· Franchising.com· February 25, 2025
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen’s Carly Kennett and Gayla Dwyer Recognized as Certified Franchise Executives
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen executives earn Certified Franchise Executive certification
· Franchising.com· February 21, 2025
Marco's Pizza Multi-Unit Franchisee Recognized by International Franchise Association with Prestigious Franchisee of the Year Award
Marco's Pizza announces multi-unit franchisee partner, Robert Pina, as the recipient of the International Franchise Association's prestigious Franchisee of the Year Award.
· Franchising.com· February 18, 2025
Kimberly Roman of Owl Be There Named Franchisee of the Year
Kimberly Roman named Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association
· Franchising.com· February 13, 2025
Third-generation Multi-unit Little Caesars Franchisee Named 2024 Ifa Franchisee of the Year
[start}DETROIT, Mich. – Little Caesars is thrilled to announce that the International Franchise Association (IFA) named multi-unit franchise owner Taylor Johns a 2024 Franchisee of the Year.
· Franchising.com· February 13, 2025
ANY LAB TEST NOW® Receives Industry Honor
ANY LAB TEST NOW franchisee wins Franchisee of the Year award from IFA
· Franchising.com· February 12, 2025
Jim Carteris of FirstLight Home Care Named Franchisee of the Year
Jim Carteris named 2024 Franchisee of the Year by IFA.
· Franchising.com· February 12, 2025
Amber Walley of Capriotti’s Named Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association
Amber Walley named 2024 Franchisee of the Year by IFA.
· Franchising.com· February 12, 2025