IFA is here to protect, advance, and support your success. How do we do it? By empowering both single- and multi-unit franchisees with access to practical resources and a strong community of professional peers.
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As a franchisee, membership in the International Franchise Association (IFA) gives you access to essential resources, expert guidance, and a powerful network designed to help you succeed. IFA provides educational programs, best practices, and industry insights to help you optimize operations, drive profitability, and navigate challenges. Plus, our advocacy efforts work to protect your business from harmful regulations while promoting policies that support your growth.
Whether you’re looking to expand, connect with fellow franchisees, or stay ahead of industry trends, IFA membership empowers you with the tools and support needed to build a thriving business. Explore the benefits below and see how IFA can support your growth.
There are two options for franchisees to join IFA: Systemwide (Free) Membership and Subscribing (dues-paying) Membership.
Systemwide Membership – Systemwide Membership means that as a franchisee of a franchise system that is a member of IFA, which Goddard is, you can join IFA for free. You receive your benefits of membership electronically, through digital versions of Franchising World, IFA Insider, and IFA SmartBrief, plus the opportunity to participate in the IFA Community Discussion Forums.
Subscribing (dues-paying) Membership – please see attached membership application. Annual Membership Starts from $110 and goes up to $550. Only dues paying members can chair the Franchisee Forum, Committees, or serve on the IFA board or chair the board.
Reach your growth goals with resources that only IFA provides. Drive top line revenue, increase your bottom line, improve operational efficiency and lead your team to new heights.
You get first look at IFA’s powerful research, unique insights from member working groups and industry partners.
As an IFA member, you get exclusive access, discounted rates and unmatched collaboration with industry experts through our range of education offerings.
The biggest value of your IFA membership comes from collaboration other members. Join us in countless opportunities for year-round networking, best practice sharing and building relationships with like-minded leaders.
IFA works with you to share franchising’s positive story with lawmakers, regulators, and the media, delivering effective advocacy, while giving you opportunities to take action.
For individual subscriber memberships, the annual membership fees are based on the number of units a franchisee owns.
Organizational memberships are available for Franchisee Associations and Advisory Councils of affiliated with an IFA Member Franchisors. The franchisees represented by the Franchisee Association or Advisory Council may also enroll as system wide members of IFA.
Pricing is good through October 31, 2025.
Payments via credit cards will incur a 3% surcharge to cover processing costs. This surcharge does not apply to debit card or cash transactions. The surcharge will be displayed prior to completing your payment and itemized on your receipt.
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202.662.0790
procchio@franchise.org
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202.662.0767
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Manager, Membership Recruitment & Retention
202.662.0796
zkirshner@franchise.org