This committee oversees IFA’s International Department, which supports members outside U.S. borders through education, communications, trade missions, conferences, research, addressing trade and regulatory concerns, and working with partner organizations.

VetFran was founded in 1991 as a strategic initiative of the International Franchise Association (IFA), and is built upon the foundation of helping Veterans find careers in Franchising. VetFran includes over 650 IFA member companies that offer financial incentives, training, and mentoring to veterans interested in franchise ownership and/or a career path in franchising.

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 in franchising by creating a network of business professionals dedicated to strengthening their successes. The…

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 fifty-five years, the IFA has worked to educate Franchisors and Franchisees on beneficial methods and…

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 Advisory Board The IFA, or International Franchise Association, is an association by, for and about…