The International Franchise Association (IFA) today announced the election of sixteen new franchise professionals to serve on its Board of Directors. The new directors, who will take their positions at the 2025 IFA Annual Convention in February, are comprised of franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers who will bring a variety of experience and expertise to carry out IFA’s mission to protect, enhance, and promote franchising.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today announced it will award its highest honors to five individuals for their contributions to franchising, the growth of the sector, and service to their communities. These awards, the most prestigious in franchising, will be given at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix. 

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today announced the election of eight new franchise professionals to serve on its Board of Directors. The new directors, who will take their positions at the 2024 IFA Annual Convention in February, will join one of the most diverse IFA Boards in history, bringing a variety of experience and expertise to lead the franchise sector’s oldest and largest global trade association.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) and the IFA Foundation, with support from a generous donation by DLA Piper, have created the Philip Zeidman Franchising Internship Program and Fund, an endowment to support and educate the next generation of leaders in international franchising.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today awarded its highest honors to six individuals for their contributions to the franchise business model, the growth of the sector, and service to their communities. These awards, given at the 63rd IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, are the highest level of accomplishment recognized by IFA.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today recognized 97 individuals with its Franchisee of the Year Award, representing IFA member brands across all industries from communities around the country. The annual Franchisee of the Year award recognizes outstanding franchise establishment owner-operators, honored at the 63rd IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.