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PROTECT | ENHANCE | PROMOTE
Join the only organization that protects, enhances, and promotes franchising across the country and around the world.
ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION
Celebrating more than 60 years of excellence in education and advocacy, the International Franchise Association (IFA) is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. IFA delivers best-in-class government relations, research, professional development, and networking programs to protect, enhance, and promote franchising. IFA members include franchise companies in more than 300 business categories, individual franchisees, and companies that support the franchising community through various products and services.
25 SPECIALIZED COMMITTEES & FORUMS
12 ANNUAL, IN-PERSON MEETINGS
IFA MEMBERSHIP IS A SIGN OF YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE BEST IN FRANCHISING.
IFA members commit to the highest standards in their business operations and work collaboratively to grow awareness and support for the unique business model that transforms people’s lives and local economies.
Equipped with the best research, networking, and professional development opportunities, IFA members are better positioned for success in an ever-changing business environment.
33 LOCAL FRANCHISE BUSINESS NETWORKS
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MEMBER BENEFITS
Your IFA Membership opens the door to exclusive learning, networking, advocacy, franchise development, supplier relationships, and brand promotion opportunities to protect, enhance, and promote your business and the franchise business model.
Members participate in structured forums and committees that match their interest and experience. Whether your interest is in franchise development, franchisee relations, marketing, legal, or government affairs, or countless other issue areas, IFA offers a small group just for you.
Plug in to your local Franchise Business Network. Communities across the country host regular meetings of thriving franchise professionals to share trends and best practices, and to have a little fun too.
ADVOCACY
NETWORKING & EVENTS
IFA meetings are the place to grow your network, develop peer and vendor relationships, and grow your business. As the host of the number one event in franchising, IFA welcomes thousands of franchise professionals from established and emerging brands to network and grow at meetings across the country and around the world each year.
In a complex and ever-changing business environment, IFA government relations protects and promotes the franchise business model at the local, state, federal, and international level. Whether it’s working with regulators in registration states or pursuing favorable rules at the Federal level; running state-focused campaigns to protect the franchise business model or fighting to include the sector in federal stimulus programs, IFA government relations supports franchise business continuity and growth.
By joining the Franchise Action Network (FAN) you stand alongside more than 100,000 advocates dedicated to creating and protecting jobs, supporting local franchise businesses, and educating opinion leaders.
Open for Opportunity, a proactive reputation and awareness campaign for all of franchising built to educate policymakers and your neighbors about the unique attributes and benefits of the franchise business model. Focused on telling the success stories found within each franchise system, Open for Opportunity shares the good news about franchising, your contributions to the communities you serve, the talent within your workforce, and franchising’s ability to uplift every community.
FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT, BRAND PROMOTION, AND CREDIBILITY
The Franchise Opportunities Guide is the most comprehensive resource for people seeking franchise opportunities. Distributed twice annually online and in print, The Guide reaches nearly 65,000 opportunity seekers and franchise executives.
Franchise.org has the highest domain authority of any website in franchising. Your IFA membership includes a listing in the IFA ‘Find a Franchise’ search engine to help you generate more qualified leads. Premium listings and additional promotional packages are available to members.
Published six-times per year with a total circulation of 69,000 readers, Franchising World continues to be the preeminent franchising publication. The magazine is a great way to reach opportunity seekers, profile your company and team members, or to stay on top of franchising trends.
Members receive exhibitor discounts at IFA events and popular franchise sales shows including The IFA World Franchise Show.
Recognized by Entrepreneur Media as a top podcast to follow, Franchise Voice delivers your brand story and thought leadership to franchise professionals and opportunity seekers alike.
Participation in IFA Foundation programs including VetFran, Diversity Institute, and Franchising Gives Back enhance your brand credibility when engaging in charitable initiatives or recruiting veterans and traditionally underrepresented groups.
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“Franchising provided me with my first job and allowed me to create a 39-year career. The IFA provided me with the early-days education, support, and a network that allowed our franchise systems to flourish.”
CHARLIE CHASE President and CEO
FirstService Brands, Inc.
““IFA has the answers. They create the forum for standards and best practice sharing for franchise systems. Aspiring brand leaders will find the secret sauce at IFA.”
STEVE WHITE President and COO PuroClean
““As a franchise executive, my IFA membership is indispensable. IFA makes it easier to operate my business by fighting onerous regulations that increase costs. They provide professional development for me and my team and deliver direct savings through preferred vendor relationships.”
CATHERINE MONSON , CFE CEO Propelled Brands
International Franchise Association
1201 New York Ave, NW, Suite 300A
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 628-8000
www.franchise.org membership@franchise.org