International Franchise Association

The International Franchise Association (IFA) is a trade group focused on government and public relations efforts for the franchise industry.[1][2] The association publishes data on franchise activity through a partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau[3] and has litigated on behalf of its members in cases that have reached the U.S. Supreme Court.[4]

International Franchise Association
NicknameIFA
Type501(c)(6) Non-Profit
36-6108621
PurposeProtect, enhance and promote franchising
Headquarters1900 K St NW STE 700, Washington, DC 20006-1135
Budget
US$17.2 million
Websitefranchise.org

History

IFA was originally founded in Chicago in 1961 by Dunkin' Donuts founder Bill Rosenberg and other business owners.[5]

Lobbying activities

IFA lobbies in local, state and federal workforce issues such as minimum wage increases, employee classifications and health care legislation.[6][7] In 2015, the IFA filed suit against the city of Seattle to combat the city's planned minimum wage increase.[8] The case proceeded to the US Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of Seattle.[4]

The Center for Media and Democracy consider IFA to be a source of pro-business lobbying activity on behalf of other groups such as ALEC and the Koch Brothers.

Membership

IFA claims a membership of 1,400 brands,[9] and states that its members represent 2.5% of the U.S. GDP[10]

References
  1. "Profile on the Right: The International Franchise Association". Political Research Associates. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
  2. "https://www.guidestar.org/profile/36-6108621". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 2020-03-27. External link in |title= (help)
  3. Hait, Andrew. "Franchising in America: Not Just Fast-Food Restaurants". The United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
  4. Weissner, Daniel (2016-05-03). "Supreme Court rejects challenge to Seattle minimum wage law". Reuters. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
  5. Bergeron, Melanie. "A Historical Look Back at the International Franchise Association". 1851 Franchise Magazine, Franchise News, Information, franchise opportunities. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
  6. "Reporters' Guide to the International Franchise Association". PR Watch. 2015-04-13. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
  7. "International Franchise Assn Lobbying Profile". OpenSecrets. Retrieved 2020-06-18.
  8. Taylor, Kate (2015-03-10). "Why the International Franchise Association Is Suing Seattle". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
  9. "Membership - International Franchise Association | IFA". www.franchise.org. Retrieved 2020-04-30.
  10. msablog (2018-01-07). "The International Franchise Association IFA - MSA Worldwide". MSA Worldwide Franchise Library. Retrieved 2020-06-18.
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