Mark your calendars for the International Franchise Association's (IFA) Annual Franchise Convention. The IFA is the largest and oldest global franchising organization. It is a non-profit association that represents more than 1,300 franchise systems as well as over 10,000 franchisees. The IFA's goal is to protect, promote and enhance franchising by advocating on behalf of the industry.
This year will be the IFA's 50th Annual IFA Convention. According to their website, it is the largest gathering of franchise business professionals. So far over 400 franchises and franchise related companies are registered to attend this years convention in San Antonio, Texas at the San Antonio Convention Center.
The 50th Annual IFA Convention
February 5-8, 2010