IFA Foundation - International Franchise Association Learn About Franchising How to Get Started Conducting Your Research Finding Your Franchise News Media Research IFA Resources Featured Resources Events Column 1 Events Column 2 Events Column 3 Getting Started Certifications Special Programs Advocacy Issues Research Programs Column 1 Programs Col 2 Programs Col 3 Membership Col 1 Membership Col 2 Learn About Franchising How to Get Started Conducting Your Research Finding Your Franchise News Media Research IFA Resources Featured Resources Events Column 1 Events Column 2 Events Column 3 Getting Started Certifications Special Programs Advocacy Issues Research Programs Column 1 Programs Col 2 Programs Col 3 Membership Col 1 Membership Col 2 Empowering the Future of Franchising Together About The IFA Foundation The IFA Foundation supports the International Franchise Associations efforts to protect enhance and promote franchising. Through its programming and research the IFA Foundation supports industry efforts to create a demonstrate the outsized impact of franchising as a pathway to entrepreneurship. Founded in 1983 as a 501c3 nonprofit organization the IFA Foundation builds awareness of the expansive benefits of the franchising model educates the next generation equips the industry with insights to elevate their businesses and amplifies the impact of franchises across the United States. Our work ensures that Main Street continues to thrive creating prosperity and opportunity for people from all walks of life.