{"id":9148,"date":"2019-07-31T11:00:27","date_gmt":"2019-07-31T15:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.franchisegator.com\/articles\/?p=9148"},"modified":"2022-08-04T17:00:51","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T21:00:51","slug":"ifa-need-to-know-12756","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchisegator.com\/articles\/ifa-need-to-know-12756\/","title":{"rendered":"What Franchisees Need to Know About the International Franchise Association"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you familiar with the International Franchise Association<\/a> (IFA)? Franchisees that haven\u2019t heard of the organization before may wonder what kinds of resources the association offers their franchises. There\u2019s a lot a franchisee can discover inside this hub, which represents thousands of franchise brands. If it\u2019s your first time visiting the website, or learning about what they do, let\u2019s take a look at what you\u2019ll find at the IFA.<\/p>\n

What Does the International Franchise Association Do?<\/h2>\n

Before we can explore the IFA\u2019s website, it\u2019s important to understand their mission and purpose. The IFA prides itself on representing excellence in the advocacy and education of those in the franchise field.<\/p>\n

The International Franchise Association got its start in 1960, starting off with a simple goal. The organization wanted to serve the national franchising community. In the decades that followed, the IFA grew substantially. Their national resource turned global, but the IFA\u2019s mission statement<\/a> never changed as the organization grew. Then and now, their mission is committed to protecting, enhancing, and promoting franchising<\/a>. The IFA also has a vision statement where they pledge to be the preeminent voice and leader for global franchising.<\/p>\n

Alongside a clear mission and vision statement, the IFA also follows a code of ethics. Under the code, the IFA is able to establish a framework that allows for best practices in their franchise relationships with IFA members. The relationships the IFA form with franchises are rooted in trust, truth, and honesty on behalf of both parties.<\/p>\n

Who Can Become an IFA Member?<\/h2>\n

Members of the IFA may be franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers. Let\u2019s learn more about membership benefits for each individual.<\/p>\n