International Franchise Association

International Franchise AssociationNickname| IFA

|

Formation| 1961
Founder| Bill Rosenberg
Type| 501(c)(6) Non-Profit

Tax ID no.

| 36-6108621
Purpose| Protect, enhance and promote franchising
Headquarters| 1900 K St NW STE 700, Washington, DC 20006-1135

Membership

| 1,400 brands

Budget

| US$17.2 million
Website| franchise.org

The International Franchise Association (IFA) is the franchise industry's largest trade group.[1] Focused primarily on government and public relations efforts,[2][3] the association publishes data on franchise activity through a partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau[4] and has litigated on behalf of its members in cases that have reached the U.S. Supreme Court.[5]

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Lobbying activities
* 3 Foundations and education
* 4 Membership
* 5 In the media
* 6 References
* 7 External links

## History[edit]

IFA was originally founded in Chicago in 1961 by Dunkin' Donuts founder Bill Rosenberg and other business owners[6]. IFA moved headquarters to Washington, DC in 1968 to more effectively focus on its lobbying efforts,[7] granting franchisees membership in 1993.[8]

## Lobbying activities[edit]

IFA actively lobbies on behalf of franchise owners in local, state and federal workforce issues such as minimum wage increases, employee classifications and health care legislation.[9] In 2015, the IFA filed suite against the city of Seattle to combat the city's planned minimum wage increase.[10] The case proceeded to the US Supreme Court, where Seattle prevailed.[5]

## Foundations and education[edit]

IFA established its Franchise Foundation in 1983 to deliver research and job training to the franchise community. The foundation administers the Certified Franchise Executive training program for franchise managers leadership.[11] The association also runs VetFran, a non-profit that encourages the franchise industry to support veterans entering the civilian workforce.

## Membership[edit]

IFA claims a membership of 1,400 brands.[12]

## In the media[edit]

## References[edit]

1. ↑ Rogers, Kate (2018-01-29). "Thanks in part to Trump's tax reform, franchise industry is set for another year of major growth". CNBC. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
2. ↑ "Profile on the Right: The International Franchise Association". Political Research Associates. Retrieved 2020-04-02.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
3. ↑ "guidestar". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
4. ↑ Hait, Andrew. "Franchising in America: Not Just Fast-Food Restaurants". The United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-04-02.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Weissner, Daniel (2016-05-03). "Supreme Court rejects challenge to Seattle minimum wage law". Reuters. Retrieved 2020-04-02.`{{cite news}}`: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
6. ↑ Bergeron, Melanie. "A Historical Look Back at the International Franchise Association". 1851 Franchise Magazine, Franchise News, Information, franchise opportunities. Retrieved 2020-03-27.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
7. ↑ Bergeron, Melanie. "A Historical Look Back at the International Franchise Association". 1851 Franchise Magazine, Franchise News, Information, franchise opportunities. Retrieved 2020-03-27.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
8. ↑ Sparks, Janet. "Franchisees Must Control Destiny With Stealth Leadership". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
9. ↑ "Reporters' Guide to the International Franchise Association". PR Watch. 2015-04-13. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
10. ↑ Taylor, Kate (2015-03-10). "Why the International Franchise Association Is Suing Seattle". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
11. ↑ Jermaine. "International Franchise Association | Business World Magazine". Retrieved 2020-03-27.
12. ↑ "Membership - International Franchise Association | IFA". www.franchise.org. Retrieved 2020-04-30.

## External links[edit]

* IFA facebook page
* IFA twitter page
* IFA linkedin page
* IFA instagram page
* IFA youtube channel
* International Franchise Association, Washington DC, USA
* What Franchisees Need to Know About the International Franchise Association

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