
IFA Holds 2026 Annual Convention in Las Vegas
IFA convenes 500 brands and 300 partners in Las Vegas
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IFA convenes 500 brands and 300 partners in Las Vegas
Matt Haller opens IFA 2026 Convention with unique address and strong growth outlook

The International Franchise Association will host its Annual Convention in two weeks, February 23-25, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

The Coalition to Save Local Businesses, a group of local small business owners, franchise brands, and industry associations, welcomed the endorsement of the American Franchise Act, H.R.

The International Franchise Association has endorsed the American Franchise Act, a bipartisan bill aiming to establish uniform standards for franchise relationships under federal labor law.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today applauded an endorsement of the American Franchise Act, H.R.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) announced the 2025 recipients of theIFA Major Awards, the most prestigious awards in franchising.

IFA report highlights franchising benefits for 64% of first-time owners
The International Franchise Association today announced the 2025 recipients of the IFA Major Awards, the most prestigious awards in franchising.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) praised the introduction of the bipartisan American Franchise Act in the U.S.

IFA leads coalition supporting American Franchise Act with 100 organizations.

The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) welcomes six new franchisee associations, including Enviro-Master and Mighty Dog Roofing.

IFA elects 14 new board directors to lead franchise businesses.

International Franchise Association elects 14 new board members, including franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers.
“The franchise community relies on certainty and stability, and it has been hurt by the government shutdown over the past 40 days,” said Matt Haller, IFA President and CEO.
The International Franchise Association today announced the election of fourteen new franchise professionals to serve on its Board of Directors, selected to lead the top organization representing franchise businesses worldwide.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) recently announced the launch of “Franchise Means Local,” a national campaign with an initial $5 million spend, to showcase that franchises are locally owned and operated bus

The International Franchise Association (IFA) has launched "Franchise Means Local," an awareness campaign with an initial $5 million spend, showcasing the fact that franchises are locally owned and operated businesses.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today announced the launch of “Franchise Means Local,” an awareness campaign with an initial $5 million spend, showcasing the fact that franchises are locally owned and operated businesses.

More than 400 franchisees, franchisors, and suppliers gathered in Washington, D.C., for the International Franchise Association's (IFA) 2025 Advocacy Summit last week, and the buzz was electric.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) this week hosted over 400 franchise leaders, owners, and advocates in Washington, D.C.

IFA applauds introduction of Save Local Business Act to protect 831,000 franchise businesses.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) applauded the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling overturning the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Negative Option ("Click to Cancel") Rule, which IFA has advocated agains

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