The International Franchise Association (IFA) has promoted and protected franchising for over 50 years through education, public relations, and government advocacy. Over 1,100 franchises have joined IFA to access support like networking events attended by leading executives. These events and IFA's publications keep members informed on industry issues and legislative matters, allowing their collective voice to influence lawmaking.

1. Top Reasons to Join the International
Franchise Association
by Greg Muzzillo

2. • For more than 50 years, the International Franchise
Association (IFA) has been dedicated to promoting,
enhancing, and protecting franchising through educational
programs, public relations, and government relations.
• To date, more than 1,100 franchises have joined IFA, and
IFA offers multiple forms of support to these franchises.

3. • For example, the IFA holds events on a regular basis, and
franchisers and franchisees from all over the United States,
including leading franchising executives, attend the events.
• For those interested in franchising, these events offer some
of the best networking opportunities out there.

4. • In addition, the IFA regularly publishes high-quality
materials related to the industry, keeping its members
informed.
• It lets members stay up to date on legislative issues, and,
by working together, IFA members can have a real effect on
lawmaking.
• To learn more or to join IFA, visit www.franchise.org.

5. About the Author:
• Founder of Proforma, Greg Muzzillo holds membership in
the International Franchise Association, and, in 2012, he
earned a spot on Counselor magazine's Power 50 list for the
third year in a row.

6. About the Author:
• Founder of Proforma, Greg Muzzillo holds membership in
the International Franchise Association, and, in 2012, he
earned a spot on Counselor magazine's Power 50 list for the
third year in a row.