International Franchise Association

08/28/2026

🏨 The IFA26 Advocacy Summit hotel deadline has been extended! A limited number of rooms are available at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center — just a five-minute walk from the Marriott Metro Center.

All accommodations are suites and include a full breakfast each morning.

⏰ New deadline: Book by Friday, September 4 to secure the IFA room block rate. Rooms may sell out before the deadline, so we recommend booking soon.

🔗 Reserve your room: https://book.passkey.com/go/ifawascc2026

We’ll see you in Washington, D.C. for the IFA26 Advocacy Summit, September 14–16!

08/28/2026

What started as a goal written on a sticky note became a community.

At LearningRx Brain Training Franklin, Tiffany has built a place where students, athletes, professionals, and families can show up, ask for help, and work toward getting better — while creating a business deeply connected to the community around it.

That’s the opportunity franchising can create: turning a personal vision into something that makes a local impact.

See why . ⬇️

08/28/2026

The countdown is on for The IFA World Franchise Show! We’re only four weeks away from the most important franchise event of the year. With 300+ franchise brands, prospective franchisees will be able to compare investment opportunities and connect directly with the people behind the brands.

If you’re looking towards franchise ownership, this is your chance to explore your options and learn more about what’s available.

Secure your FREE tickets: https://ifafranchiseshow.com/?utm_source=FACEBOOKifamarketing

08/27/2026

The customer experience issues that impact growth rarely appear overnight. They start as small signals. Left unchecked, those early warning signs can lead to declining performance, negative reviews, and lost customers.

Join Juliano Albazi, Strategic Account Executive at Listen360, on September 1 at 1:00 PM ET for the Lunch N Learn, “Operating Blind: How Multi-Location Brands Detect Problems Before They Become Churn, Bad Reviews, and Lost Revenue,” for a discussion on using customer feedback and operational insights to:

🔹 Identify problems earlier
🔹 Make more informed decisions
🔹 Create consistent customer experiences across every location

Secure your seat today to learn how to spot the signals that matter most and turn them into actionable strategies that drive stronger performance and sustainable growth.

Register: https://franchise-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/1817876663224/WN_AZbZkyr7SdqCLWWYsc-UwA

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08/27/2026

You’re invited to the 3rd Annual “Champions of Franchising” CBC Rooftop Reception! Hosted by IFA’s Black Franchise Leadership Council during Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference week, this annual gathering brings together franchise owners, franchisors, entrepreneurs, advocates, and leaders who are expanding opportunity through franchising within the Black community.

You don’t have to already own a franchise to belong in the room.
If you’re curious about franchise ownership, exploring your next business opportunity, or simply want to meet the people building what comes next, this is a room worth being in.

Come enjoy the rooftop and Washington, D.C. views. Meet someone new, reconnect with familiar faces, and discover what franchising could make possible for you.

📅 September 17
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM ET
📍 IFA Headquarters | Washington, D.C.
🔗 RSVP: https://bit.ly/champions-of-franchising-26

08/26/2026

Alice Fulwood, U.S. Business & Finance editor for The Economist, recently spotlighted franchising as an economic powerhouse in her feature article, “Franchising has quietly made countless Americans rich.” 🔗 Read the article: https://bit.ly/4wV407r

Now, she’s coming to the IFA26 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.

During the Franchisee of the Year celebration, Alice will join IFA President and CEO Matt Haller for a fireside chat exploring:

🔹 What she’s uncovered about franchising
🔹 Why she wanted to bring it to light
🔹 How the franchise community can help lawmakers and consumers better understand the impact of their businesses

Join the franchise community in Washington, D.C. Sept. 14–16 to hear from Alice and other top-tier speakers, including the 55th Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, hosts of the hit podcast Ruthless, and bipartisan Members of Congress, before heading to Capitol Hill to tell Congress to pass the American Franchise Act and protect franchising for good.

Register: https://bit.ly/AdvocacySummit2026_FB

08/24/2026

Every successful founder can point to a moment when things changed. Rarely was it because they stumbled onto the perfect strategy. More often, it was because they were in the right room.

→ One conversation sparked a new idea.
→ One introduction opened a new door.
→ One lesson prevented an expensive mistake.

That is what IFA26 Emerging, the conference for growth-focused franchisors with fewer than 100 units, is really about.

Not another conference.

A room full of founders building what comes next because there is something powerful about being in a room where everyone is building.

No paparazzi.

Just founders, operators, and franchise leaders sharing the lessons they learned the hard way so someone else does not have to.

Because some of the most valuable moments at this conference will never appear on the agenda. They will happen in the conversations and connections between sessions.

This is your room.

→ Save you seat: https://bit.ly/efc26-fb

08/22/2026

For 35 years, VetFran has helped Veterans and military families explore what their next chapter could look like through franchising. The leadership, discipline and adaptability developed through military service can translate into powerful strengths in business ownership — and VetFran helps connect the military community with education, resources and opportunities across more than 500 participating franchise brands.

As we celebrate this milestone, discover VetFran’s 35-year legacy and the opportunities still ahead. Read more:

Veterans Posted August 13, 2026 Celebrating VetFran’s Legacy: A Birthday Worth Honoring by Building New Futures Share This year marks another milestone for VetFran, a program that has spent decades, 35 years to be exact, proving that military service and business ownership are a powerful combinati...

08/21/2026

Looking to grow your franchise brand? Put your brand in front of 5,000+ prospective franchisees, investors, and multi-unit operators at the IFA World Franchise Show this September 25–26 in Fort Lauderdale.

With 76% of attendees investing between $100,000 and $300,000, your next franchisee could be waiting to meet you.

📍 Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale
📅 September 25–26, 2026

Limited space remains. Connect with the team here: https://ifafranchiseshow.com/exhibit?utm_source=FACEBOOKifamarketing

08/21/2026

Meet the 2026–2027 Franchise Ascension Initiative cohort! 🎉

On August 24, 50 aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs will begin a six-month franchise ownership accelerator through the IFA Foundation’s Franchise Ascension Initiative (FAI).

Representing 15 states, this year’s cohort includes five U.S. Veterans, two active-duty servicemembers and nine early-stage franchisees.

We can’t wait to see where their journeys take them!

Meet the cohort: https://bit.ly/fai-profiles-2026