International Franchise Association

𝐀𝐬𝐤, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eqtRidJf IFA’s Supplier Members are here to provide expert advice, resources, and tips to help you elevate your brand. Explore a variety of industry services and find solutions to your questions. It's as easy as following these three simple steps: ➡ Watch informative videos ➡  Ask insightful questions ➡ Receive expert answers Start engaging with industry experts today! #Franchise #Franchising #Marketing #Finance #Operations #Training #Experts

Welcome to the Detroit stop of the Open For Opportunity Roadshow! IFA President and CEO Matthew Haller will lead a roundtable discussion at Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC headquarters with local franchisee/franchisors, community leaders, and elected officials to share the importance of the franchise sector for Michigan's communities.

Welcome to the Detroit stop of the Open For Opportunity Roadshow! IFA President and CEO Matthew Haller will lead a roundtable discussion at Little Caesars Pizza headquarters with local franchisee/franchisors, community leaders, and elected officials to share the importance of the franchise sector for Michigan's communities.

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬! The IFA is thrilled to extend a warm welcome to all our new members! We are excited to have you as part of our community and look forward to working together to promote, enhance, and protect franchising. 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬: - Edge - Lafayette Square - Hotchkiss Insurance - Haulistic - Forte - CED National Accounts - Blue Maven Franchise Solutions - AutyFi 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬: - The French Workshop - Sonny's BBQ - Roy Rogers Restaurants - Lash and Company Franchising - Hydralive Therapy - Hickory Dickory Decks - Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream - Cherry Bounce Hospitality - CC's Coffee House Welcome to the IFA Family! 🌟 #NewMembers #Franchising #Community #Franchisor #Supplier

Upcoming Webinar - Join us July 24, 2024 at 12:00PM ET to discuss Is the State Small Business Credit Initiative a Fit for Your Franchise? 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eXVzeMD6 Since Congress passed the American Rescue Plan of 2021, $10 billion in capital access and grant programs has been made available to small businesses through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into the SSBCI and explore its potential benefits for your franchise. This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of the SSBCI program, its financing options, and how to determine if it aligns with your business needs. Register now to attend and discover how your business can take advantage of federal money being awarded by the SSBCI. Speakers: Haider Murtaza, CFE - Director, Government Relations & Public Policy, International Franchise Association Jarrod Loadholt - Partner, Ice Miller LLP Meagan Sunn - Of Counsel, Ice Miller LLP #Webinar #SmallBusiness #Franchise #Franchising #Networking #Education

Ready to make an impact? Last year's Advocacy Summit was a game-changer for protecting franchising, and we're gearing up for another remarkable event! Join us in Washington, D.C. from September 9-11 to meet your legislators and preserve the future of franchising. Don't miss out! Register now - https://lnkd.in/eS6K2E5x #AdvocacySummit2024 #FranchiseAdvocacy #Advocacy #ResponsibleFranchising #Franchising #WashingtonDC Matthew Haller, Jennifer Brandeen, Alan Catlett, CFE, Jeanine Littrel, CMP, CFE, Katherine Knight Patterson, Michael Layman, Erica Farage

Reminder to join the NEW IFA Foundations of Franchising Program in Spanish! The July 2024 Cohort runs July 22 – September 1. Only 25 seats are available. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰 to reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/eU7TqVBr

𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨! IFA's Open for Opportunity Roadshow is heading to Detroit next Thursday and Friday! Join us for insightful roundtable discussions and an all-member happy hour event with the FBN & WFN of SE Michigan. Whether you’re a Michigan-based brand, Detroit area franchisee, or supplier partner, we’d love to see you at any of the events! 📅 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 7/18🕥 10:30am-1:00pm: Little Caesars Pizza HQ Roundtable & 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: All Member Happy Hour @ Detroit Historical Museum  𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 7/19🕙 10:00 am-12pm: Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC Roundtable 💬 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: advocacy@franchise.org Can’t make it? Tune in to our livestream! #OpenForOpportunity #DetroitEvents #MichiganBusiness Detroit Historical Society, IFA Women’s Franchise Committee, Matthew Haller, Jennifer Brandeen, Michael Layman, Erica Farage, Katherine Knight Patterson

🌟 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! Join the IFA Supplier Forum Advisory Board and help shape the future of franchising! We're looking for dedicated supplier members to fill 5 open seats and up to 3 alternates. Nominate yourself or a peer by August 9, 2024. Learn more and submit your nomination here: https://lnkd.in/eQKT4_b9 The SFAB is comprised of 21 leading Supplier members who volunteer their time yearlong to represent all Supplier Forum members within the IFA. The SFAB works to further the IFA’s overall mission, to protect, enhance and promote franchising. Tom Portesy, Chair, Supplier Forum Advisory Board Abby Pierson Schmidt, First Vice Chair Marcia Mead, Second Vice Chair #Franchising #Leadership #IFA #SupplierForum #CallForNominations

Last chance to save 🇺🇸 with code 24IAS_50OFF ‼️ 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/ezQE7Wz6 Independence, drive, and, grit keep the lights on in plenty of businesses — that hard work is part of the American spirit we're celebrating over Independence Day. Get $50 off registration to the 2024 IFA Advocacy Summit to celebrate independent business with IFA! #Franchise #IFA #Advocacy #CapitolHill #Franchising Matthew Haller, Jennifer Brandeen, Alan Catlett, CFE, Jeanine Littrel, CMP, CFE, Michael Layman, Erica Farage, Katherine Knight Patterson