Franchise Resources | Franchise & Small Business News

IFA’s information hub provides resources designed to keep you informed on the latest franchise thought leadership.

Choose from a list of topics. Select curated content that explores what’s important to the franchise community - franchise and small business news, small business trends, advice from franchise experts, valuable insight and resources from IFA Toolkits, and engaging articles from IFA’s franchise magazine Franchising World.

Information Hub

Why Washington Needs You Now

Why it is so important for IFA member organizations to reach out to their representatives in order to protect and advocate for their brand.
Government Relations

A Q&A With IFA's Government Relations

Intern Rebecca Chase sat down for a Q&A with Stephen Worley, IFA's Senior Director of Communications, to discuss what our Government Relations team does for franchising. Learn what the team does for members, and how their department will always fight for your franchise.
Government Relations

Economic Data

With research conducted by PwC, and polling data powered by Morning Consult, IFA launched Franchise Economy to educate policymakers and the public on the economic benefits of franchising across America. From national-level data to the smallest Congressional districts on the map, you can view the economics of franchising, including the number of establishments, jobs supported, payroll, output, and GDP in your own community.
Government Relations