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Today, the International Franchise Association (IFA) endorsed amending the California Franchise Investment Law (CFIL) to expand disclosure requirements to apply to third-party franchise sellers engaged in franchise sales in California.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today concluded its 64th Annual Convention in Phoenix, Ariz., bringing together nearly 4,000 franchise professionals from more than 30 countries for the largest event in franchising. The event comes as franchising is predicted to surpass growth expectations, with Arizona named one of the top states in the nation for franchising. 

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today recognized 109 individuals with its 2023 Franchisee of the Year awards, representing IFA member brands across all industries from communities around the country and across the world. The annual Franchisee of the Year award recognizes outstanding franchise establishment owner-operators, honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Arizona.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) kicked off its 2024 Open for Opportunity Roadshow in Phoenix this week, emphasizing the impact franchising delivers to Arizona’s economy and the vast opportunities the industry brings to communities throughout the region.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released its annual Franchising Economic Outlook showing that franchise growth exceeded projections for 2023, even in the face of ongoing economic uncertainty. On top of the 2.2 percent growth experienced in 2023, the report forecasts that franchises will grow an additional 1.9 percent in 2024, adding 15,000 units and 221,000 jobs in the United States. IFA also released the findings from its 2024 Franchisor Survey detailing the challenges posed by the labor market, rising prices, and policy trends.

Today, Sarah Davies, General Counsel of the International Franchise Association (IFA) testified at an informal hearing of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on proposed amendments to the Negative Option Rule.