IFA Announces Partnership with New England Franchise Association

The International Franchise Association announced that the New England Franchise Association (NEFA) is now an affiliate of IFA’s Franchise Business Network (FBN). NEFA supports and promotes franchising within the six New England states by bringing franchise executives, franchisees and suppliers together to exchange ideas and build relationships. This partnership strengthens local business ties across the New England franchise community, in addition to expanding IFA’s FBN. “We are pleased to welcome IFA’s new partnership with the NEFA. Together, we will be able to strengthen grassroots political involvement in the New England franchise community,” said IFA President & CEO Steve Caldeira. “Through our collective mission, we will also bring unique networking opportunities to local franchise businesses at a time of continued economic and public policy uncertainty.” The FBN meetings are grassroots networking opportunities for the franchise community. These regional programs facilitate networking with others in the franchise community, meeting potential customers and making new business contacts. Bringing local business owners together on a regular basis to create opportunities and offer affordable educational programs, participants are able to take advantage of educational programs and legislative information made available to them at no charge, except for the cost of meals. New England franchises contribute over $70 billion dollars annually, through 32,000 franchise establishments and over 750,000 jobs. “Working with the IFA presents the opportunity to broaden franchise relationships in New England and surrounding areas,” said NEFA President, Murray Vetstein. “IFA’s FBN hosts an extensive network of franchise industry leaders. Through our partnership we will foster communication, learning and best practices by growing franchise relationships.” For more information on IFA’s FBN, please click here.