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Celebrating Pride Month
During Pride Month, we're recognizing and celebrating the advances made in the franchise sector for members of the LGBTQ+ community. While we know there is still a ways to go, the Pride Franchise Leadership Council (PFLC) is proud of the strides that have been made and looks forward to what's to... Read More
A Celebration of Allyship: Reflecting on the IFA Pride Leadership Council's Pride Month Webinar
As we continue to commemorate Pride Month, the International Franchise Association (IFA) is delighted to reflect on the recent success of our Pride Leadership Council's webinar: "Leading With Allyship During Pride Month: A Panel With IFA’s Pride Leadership Council." The event was a resounding... Read More
Diversity Institute Participates in 9th Annual Latino Franchise Symposium
On Friday, April 21, the IFA Diversity Institute visited Yum!
IFA Foundation Pathways to Franchising Initiative Highlights Opportunity in Prince George’s County, Maryland
In partnership with the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (PGCEDC) and the Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC), the International Franchise Association (IFA) recently co-hosted a “Pathways to Franchising” education program where franchising experts and IFA staff offered... Read More
Volunteer Voice: Felipe Osorio, Area Manager, East Multicultural Sales at Paychex
Q: Who are you? Where are you from? How did you end up in franchising?
Volunteer Voice: Cassandra Hill, Executive Director, Choice Hotels Owners Council
Q1) In honor of National Black Business Month, we would like to profile you and your work with Choice Hotels Owners Council. Could you tell us about your franchising journey?
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Date: July 12, 2019
Dina Dwyer-Owens and Mike Owens Pledge $250,000 Donation to VetFran, IFA Foundation -
Date: April 10, 2019
CRESANTI: IFA MEMBERS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THE HIRE VETS MEDALLION AWARD -
Date: March 19, 2019
VetFran Launches New Initiatives and a New Site at the IFA Convention -
Date: March 19, 2019
Institute of Certified Franchise Executives -
Date: February 22, 2019
PenFed Sponsors VetFran to Connect Veteran Franchise Owners -
Date: February 11, 2019
PrimePay Becomes a Gold Sponsor of VetFran -
Date: January 17, 2019
Rikki Amos Named Managing Director of IFA Foundation -
Date: December 14, 2018
IFA Foundation Celebrates Record Breaking Second Year of the Giving Tuesday Campaign -
Date: September 11, 2018
NextGen Competition Winner Receives Investment from Tariq Farid, Founder of Edible Arrangements -
Date: July 30, 2018
IFA Foundation’s VetFran Program Partners with Defenders Gateway -
Date: February 14, 2018
FranSocial LOGIN IFA FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES GRAND PRIZE WINNERS OF 2018 NEXTGEN IN FRANCHISING GLOBAL COMPETITION -
Date: February 05, 2018
FRANCHISE SECTOR EXPECTED TO OUTPACE U.S. ECONOMY-WIDE JOB CREATION IN 2018, ACCORDING TO NEW IFA ECONOMIC OUTLOOK SURVEY -
Date: February 05, 2018
IFA AND VETFRAN MEMBERS RECOGNIZED AS TOP FRANCHISES FOR VETERANS -
Date: January 02, 2018
IFA Foundation Concludes Its Inaugural Giving Tuesday Campaign -
Date: November 07, 2017
IFA Foundation Joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement -
Date: October 26, 2017
IFA Hosts Panel Discussion Emphasizing Opportunities Available For Minorities in Franchising -
Date: June 15, 2017
Survey Reveals Increasing Optimism Among Business Owners and Potential Investors About the Economy -
Date: May 01, 2017
IFA Franchise Education and Research Foundation Seeks Millennial Entrepreneurs for Nextgen in Franchising Global Competition -
Date: March 14, 2017
Three Top-Notch Professionals Join IFA -
Date: March 03, 2017
New Partnership Offers the Certified Franchise Executives Program in Brazil -
Date: February 10, 2017
IFA Franchise Education & Research Foundation Announces 2017 Scholarship Recipients -
Date: December 05, 2016
Ferenz Feher to receive IFA's Ronald Harrison Diversity Award