International Franchise Association

Are you ready for the 2025 IFA Annual Convention? Learn more in our digital brochure, which features incredible event highlights, powerhouse speaker spotlights, and must-attend sessions for the franchise industry’s #1 event: https://lnkd.in/gbGZPE36 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/es4Vu8-k #IFA2025 #FranCon #TeamFranchising #TeamZor #TeamSup #TeamZee #Franchising #Franchise #Community Matthew Haller | Jennifer Brandeen | Alan Catlett, CFE | Jeanine Littrel, CMP, CFE | Anna Kittleson | Sheila Fischer, CFE

Last year, the WFC turned the ALC pink! 💕 Will you be joining us this year to experience the power of women in franchising? Find one of us at the ALC to learn how you can get more involved and make an impact in franchising! Let’s connect, grow, and lead together. 📅 February 10th in Las Vegas 🔗 Register now: https://buff.ly/3DIfiWw #WFCalc2025 #ThePowerOfFive #IFAcon25 #FranchiseLeadership #WomenInFranchising

Join Lightbridge Academy Franchise Marketing Director Amanda L. House, CFE at Convention! She'll facilitate an interactive roundtable session "Tips & Tools to Measure, Evaluate, and Maximize Your Franchise Marketing/PR Agency." 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐰, 𝐰𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟓 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲: https://lnkd.in/es4Vu8-k 👉🏽 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰 FULL LIST 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eGSp5V87 #IFA2025Speakers #TeamFranchising #IFAteamFranchising #IFAteamZEE #IFAteamZOR #IFAteamSUP #Marketing #PR Matthew Haller | Jennifer Brandeen | Alan Catlett, CFE | Jeanine Littrel, CMP, CFE | Anna Kittleson | Sheila Fischer, CFE

Looking to the year ahead, IFA President and CEO Matthew Haller today outlined why the franchise sector is key to helping the incoming Administration achieve its economic goals of reaching the "golden age" for America. In an op-ed for Fox News Media, Haller highlights three ways the Trump Administration can "supercharge" the growth of the franchise business model - and what the opportunities ahead means for future of the sector. Read the full piece here and share your thoughts on what you want to see in the year ahead: https://fxn.ws/4gByqo3 And check out the full list of policy priorities on the federal, state, and local levels that IFA has laid out for 2025 as the roadmap for franchise growth so millions more people can have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream: https://lnkd.in/e6jjrQ3G

MOC&CO's President Mary O'Connor will facilitate a roundtable discussion at #IFACon2025 focused on "How to have an effective Franchise Conference" in the Franchisor/Franchisee Relations track. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐰, 𝐰𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟓 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲: https://lnkd.in/es4Vu8-k 👉🏽 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰 FULL LIST 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eGSp5V87 #IFA2025Speakers #Supplier #TeamFranchising #IFAteamfranchising #IFAteamzee #IFAteamzor #IFAteamsup Matthew Haller | Jennifer Brandeen | Alan Catlett, CFE | Jeanine Littrel, CMP, CFE | Anna Kittleson | Sheila Fischer, CFE

Kick off 2025 by building better habits at the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐈𝐅𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! Learn James Clear's #TwoMinuteRule for success, map out global scaling with Hilton’s Danny Hughes, and cut through the hype to get real information on #AI and how to use it in business. TODAY’S TWO-MINUTE TASK: 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 #IFA2025 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/es4Vu8-k Dive into the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐈𝐅𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gbGZPE36 to learn more about our super sessions, immersive workshops, education, speakers, and strategies to transform your franchise. #AtomicHabits #FranCon #TeamFranchising #IFA #IFACon2025 #IFAteamFranchising #IFAteamZEE #IFAteamZOR #IFAteamSUP #NewYear Matthew Haller | Jennifer Brandeen | Alan Catlett, CFE | Jeanine Littrel, CMP, CFE | Anna Kittleson | Sheila Fischer, CFE

Have you registered for Convention yet? Don't miss one of the most anticipated sessions at the 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩! 📅 February 10th in Las Vegas Led by Amy Perkins, CFE from the Women’s Franchise Committee of IFA and featuring the exceptional Dr. Kathleen Gosser, Ph.D., whose brilliant contributions were instrumental in crafting this powerful case study. You won't want to miss this transformative session! 👉🏽 Remember to add the Annual Leadership Conference to your cart when registering. 🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰: https://lnkd.in/es4Vu8-k #WFCalc2025 #ThePowerOfFive #IFA2025 #FranCon #FranchiseLeadership #MysteryCaseStudy #TeamFranchising #Franchise #Franchising Matthew Haller | Jennifer Brandeen | Alan Catlett, CFE | Jeanine Littrel, CMP, CFE | Anna Kittleson | Sheila Fischer, CFE

Have you read our November/December Issue of Franchising World? Start the New Year diving into our 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞! From AI revolutionizing travel to cutting-edge tech transforming education, this issue is packed with success stories and game-changing strategies. Industry leaders reveal how they crushed 2024 with innovative tech solutions, while experts share must-know tips for investing in technology for 2025. 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eKAefRP7 #YearInReview #Franchising #Franchise #Technology #Education #FranchisingWorld #Magazine

Join us Tuesday, January 7 at 1:00PM for 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐈 - sponsored by AnswerConnect. Register: https://lnkd.in/emDiMzzt In a world increasingly driven by automation, the human touch matters more than ever. While AI excels at efficiency, businesses thrive on trust, empathy, and genuine relationships—qualities only people can deliver. Choosing people-powered solutions ensures lasting connections are built. The future of business isn’t just about technology; it’s about balancing innovation with the irreplaceable power of human connection. Speaker: Karen Booze, CFE, Director of Growth and Partnerships, AnswerConnect #LunchNLearn #Webinar #Education #Franchise #Franchising | CFE

Looking back at the milestones that shaped franchising in 2024, the Emerging Franchisor Conference brought together rising franchise leaders to explore growth strategies and build stronger systems. Happy New Year! Start 2025 strong by joining us at the IFA Annual Convention, February 10-13. Register now: https://lnkd.in/es4Vu8-k The 2025 Emerging Franchisor Bootcamp is FREE and open to full convention attendee franchisors with 100 units or less only on February 11th. Share below: What insights from the Emerging Franchisor Conference will you bring to #IFA2025? #FranCon #EFCgoBig #EmergingFranchisors #Franchising #YearInReview #HappyNewYear #TeamFranchising Matthew Haller | Jennifer Brandeen | Alan Catlett, CFE | Jeanine Littrel, CMP, CFE | Anna Kittleson | Sheila Fischer, CFE