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The International Franchise Association (IFA) Statement of Guiding Principles

The International Franchise Association works through its government relations and public policy, media relations and educational programs to protect, enhance and promote franchising. The International Franchise Association (IFA) is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. For over...

Reconnecting at the IFA 2023 Annual Convention

MSA Worldwide had a wonderful experience at the IFA Convention in Las Vegas. It was great to be back to in-person meetings, and to see so many new members – first time franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers.

MSA Worldwide Winner 2023 Global Franchise Awards

MSA Worldwide Named “Best Franchise Consultancy” at Global Franchise Awards

We would like to thank Global Franchise Magazine for naming MSA Worldwide the 2023 Best Franchise Consultancy, for the second year in a row. We would also like to thank our clients, who trust in us and give us the...

IFA, MSA Worldwide Announce Franchise Certification Partnership

MSA Worldwide is very pleased to announce a partnership with the IFA to offer continuing franchise education and certification through the IFA Certified Franchise Executive™(CFE) Program. Based on the groundbreaking graduate school course developed by Michael Seid, Managing Director of...

MSA presents at the 30th Anniversary International Franchise Expo

MSA Worldwide will present workshops for CFE credit at the 2022 International Franchise Expo, June 2-4 in New York City, NY, at the Javits Center. Join us!

MSA Worldwide at Franchise Expo Chicago, Sept. 13-14

September 13-14, 2019 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Join motivated entrepreneurs and future business owners at Franchise Expo Chicago, the premier franchise expo serving the Greater Chicago Area. See hundreds of franchise concepts and opportunities, and the most...

IFA 2019 Annual Convention – Feb. 24-27, Las Vegas, NV

THE PREMIER EVENT FOR FRANCHISE PROFESSIONALS - The International Franchise Association’s Annual Convention is franchising's biggest event for business development and personal growth.

Franchise Expo South – Jan. 24-26, 2019, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Join thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners at FRANCHISE EXPO SOUTH, the premier franchise expo serving the Southern US, Caribbean, and Latin America. Meet hundreds of proven franchised businesses at every investment level in every industry. Register Now Get The Education...

VetFran: Helping Veterans become Job Providers

VetFran offers financial incentives, training, and mentoring to veterans interested in franchise ownership and/or a career path in franchising. By Joe Lindenmayer, VetFran Committee Chair VetFran was founded in 1991 as a strategic initiative of the International Franchise Association (IFA),...

Franchise Action Network Annual Meeting, Sept 4-7, Washington DC

The Franchise Action Network Annual Meeting & Fall Leadership Meetings The annual International Franchise Association’s Washington, D.C. fly-in is now named the Franchise Action Network Annual Meeting. It is an integration of the IFA’s grassroots advocacy program, the Franchise Action...

The IFA Women’s Franchise Committee

This committee is dedicated to providing resources for women seeking career growth opportunities in franchising, including “how to” guides, mentoring conferences, and local networking chapters. Formed in 1996, the Women’s Franchise Committee (WFC) is dedicated to inspiring and encouraging women...

IFA 2018 Convention – Together, We Are Franchising

February 10-13, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ. Join thousands of your peers at the premier event for franchise professionals, the IFA’s 58th Annual Convention. The premier franchising event of the year, the 2018 IFA Convention will focus on bringing the franchising...

IFA Supplier Forum: Advancing IFA Goals and Initiatives

The IFA Supplier Forum is sometimes referred to as the third leg of the IFA membership stool and consists of those association members who provide services and products to franchisors and franchisees. By Larry Weinberg, CFE, Chair IFA Supplier Forum...

2018 Franchise Expo South, Jan. 18-20, Dallas, TX

Meet face-to-face with the ‘best of the best’ franchise brands, all under one roof. Franchise Expo South is the premier franchise expo serving the Southwestern US and Latin America. Join thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners at FRANCHISE EXPO SOUTH,...

2018 International Franchise Expo, May 31-June 2

New York, NY | The Javits Center Join thousands of entrepreneurs and future business owners at the International Franchise Expo, the largest franchise expo in the country. Meet face-to-face with over 400 proven franchise opportunities, full time and part-time, in...