International Franchise Association
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The International Franchise Association is a Washington, DC based trade group and non-profit association with 853 members. [1] The mission of the IFA is to “protect, enhance, and promote franchising as stated on its website”.[2] The association is recognized by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and United States House of Representatives [3] and publicly responds to happenings and trends in the U.S. franchise industry such as depreciation reform
About
The IFA promotes the interests of the U.S. franchise industry. Franchise Appreciation Day [4] is an annual march on Capitol Hill of more than 500 franchisees, franchisors, and franchise suppliers. Attendees include legislators, elected officials and policymakers who exchange ideas about the future of franchising and its impact on the business community.
The IFA promotes membership through a yearly convention which provides educational, networking, and procurement opportunities for franchisors, franchisees, and industry suppliers. The 2007 IFA Convention took place in Las Vegas, Nevada at Caesars Palace.
Educational programs offered by the IFA include a certification program for industry executives known as the CFE (Certified Franchise Executive) Program, which is entirely devoted to continuing education in the franchising field. The IFA also offers programs for veterans [5].
In 2001, The IFA released a research report on the Economic Impact of Franchising [6] in the U.S. through a partnership with consulting firm Price Waterhouse Coopers. The study indicated that franchising in the U.S. provides jobs for more than 18 Million Americans, contributes 18 Billion to GDP, and 1.6 trillion in economic output.
References
- ^ Forbes.com
- ^ International Franchise Association website
- ^ Committee on Ways and Means
- ^ about.com website
- ^ International Franchise Association website
- ^ Franchise Handbook website
External links
- Official Site
- Federal Trade Commission website
- U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means Website
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