Membership Handbook - International Franchise Association

FRANCHISE BUSINESS NETWORK
Over 30 locations nationwide Meetings hosted by association
members gathering local franchise professionals
to facilitate discussions on current “hot” topics in franchising;
ideal for networking with peers in the
community and sharing “best practices” ideas.
http://www.franchise.org/fbn.aspx
WOMEN’S FRANCHISE NETWORK
A collection of local chapters around the country designed
to give women in franchising an opportunity to meet and
learn from other women in their won area. Any woman
who cares about the direction of of her company and here
career in franchising should participate.
http://www.franchise.org/womeninfranchising.aspx
INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE EXPO, WEST
COAST FRANCHISE EXPO & FRANCHISE
EXPO SOUTH
The Franchise Sales Events of the Year – a showcase
for hundreds of franchise companies seeking to grow
their businesses domestically and internationally.
Essential for expanding companies and the suppliers
that can help them achieve success.
http://www.franchiseexpo.com/AboutUs.cfm
FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS
This program is specifically designed for franchise development
executives. If you are challenged with attracting
and recruiting quality franchise candidates, these events
are for you.
http://www.franchise.org/Calendar.aspx
REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL
SEMINARS
Franchise courses through IFA’s
Educational Foundation and the
Institute of Certified Franchise
Executives (ICFE) on topics such
as: How to Recruit Better Candidates
and Close More Franchise Sales; Writing
and/or Revising an Effective Franchise Operations
Manual; Real Estate Development and How to Manage
the Growth of Your Franchise System.
http://www.franchise.org/education.aspx
Contact Information:
Events & Educational Programs (202) 628-8000
See the IFA Calendar of Events for dates and locations
of the above events:
http://www.franchise.org/Calendar.aspx
INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK 17