IFA Fran-Guard™: Sales Compliance Training for Franchise Success

Protect Your Brand. Empower Your Team. Drive Responsible Growth.

Fran-Guard™ is the franchise industry’s gold standard in compliance training—newly refreshed to meet today’s regulatory landscape and franchise sales best practices.

Whether you’re a franchisor, franchisee, or development leader, Fran-Guard™ equips your team to minimize legal risk, navigate disclosure rules, and build a culture of ethical, sustainable growth.

Why Your Team Needs Fran-Guard™

Compliance isn’t optional—it’s a strategic imperative. In today’s high-risk environment, one misstep can jeopardize deals, damage your brand, or even invite legal action. Fran-Guard™ helps your organization stay protected and aligned at every step.

  • Ensures compliance with franchise sales laws and disclosure rules
  • Equips teams to spot and avoid costly compliance errors
  • Builds an internal culture of ethics and responsibility
  • Strengthens your brand’s integrity and franchise development process
  • Required for the Certified Franchise Executive™ (CFE) designation
  • Trusted by top franchise brands across industries

What You’ll Learn

  • The business case for compliance
  • Legal do’s and don’ts in franchise sales
  • Roles and responsibilities under the law
  • How to build and implement a robust legal compliance program
  • How to foster a compliance-first sales culture
  • How to protect franchising from within
Earn CFE Credit

Participants enrolled in the Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) program will receive 8 Core Education Credits upon successful completion of Fran-Guard™.

Flexible Learning Formats to Fit Your Team

Choose the training option that works best for your schedule, goals, and team size:

  • Self-Paced via IFA Academy
    Learn on demand with access to the full course for 6 months. Ideal for individuals, onboarding, or flexible learning needs. Enroll here. (Approx. 8 hours to complete)
  • Live Virtual or In-Person Sessions
    Join instructor-led versions of Fran-Guard™ throughout the year, including select IFA events. Great for team alignment and interactive learning with franchise legal experts.

Interested in a private session for your organization? Let’s talk.

Get Started Today

Don’t wait until compliance becomes a crisis. Empower your team with the knowledge and tools to protect your franchise system and support responsible growth.

Contact: Sandra Curtis, CFE, IPMA-SCP, JMT scurtis@franchise.org
Explore the self-paced course: IFA Academy

Meet Our Education Team

Sandie Curtis, CFE, IPMA-SCP, JMT
Sandie Curtis, CFE, IPMA-SCP, JMT

Vice President, Education

202.662.0771

scurtis@franchise.org

Melissa Chang
Melissa Chang

Director, Education

202.662.0789

mchang@franchise.org

Brittney Cosby
Brittney Cosby

Senior Manager, Certification Programs

202.662.0772

bcosby@franchise.org

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