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Joint Employer

IFA supports a clear and fair “joint employer” standard that is based on direct control and allows franchisees to operate independently and our economy to flourish.
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Franchise Resources | Franchise & Small Business News

Running a business takes organization, passion, resources, and most importantly, time. You need to be ready to learn and make mistakes; to innovate, to succeed, and to face challenges.
Our members have been growing and advancing in their careers for years because we do everything to ensure they always have access to the best selection of resources. The IFA Information Hub opens the door to a world of resources designed to refine or refresh the skills you need to grow professionally in your industry and beyond.
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2019 Franchise Action Network Annual Meeting

Meet with your representatives in Congress to discuss legislation that impacts the franchise business model. IFA will set up the meetings and prep you and guide you beforehand. This event is FREE for franchisees.

1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004
United States

Event Date
CFE Credits Available
Yes
Conference

Women's Franchise Committee

Formed in 1996, the Women's Franchise Committee (WFC) is dedicated to inspiring and encouraging women in franchising by creating a network of business professionals dedicated to strengthening the success of women in franchising. The WFC has created a number of programs and resources in order to achieve this goal, ranging from "how to" guides and conferences to local networking chapters

Jeanine Littrel, CMP, CFE

VP, Event Design and Planning, International Franchise Association

Franchise Industry Research

IFA’s Industry Research team utilizes our rich network of experts and leaders to provide insights on the latest market intelligence, research, economic forecasts, and up-to-date data about the franchising community. Knowledge is power.
We curate and analyze industry relevant documentation to produce a strong collection of insights, keeping our members informed. This includes hard data, white papers, briefs, and reports on the economic impact of franchising in local economies.
IFA is committed to providing you with industry research insights so that you can turn ideas and strategies into successful outcomes.

Forums & Committees

The IFA Board of Directors shall have the power to create committees, advisory groups and task forces for the Association, define their functions, and terminate any such committee or advisory group. The IFA Chair shall appoint the committee Chair, Vice Chair, and members. Each committee and advisory group shall perform the functions specifically prescribed by the Board of Directors or which are properly within the jurisdiction of such committee or advisory group. (IFA Bylaws)