Useful Links & Events
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International Franchise Association
International Franchise Association The International Franchise Association protects, enhances, and promotes franchising. Founded in 1960, the IFA is a membership organization of franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers. Their Web site is dedicated to providing a one-stop shopping experience for franchise information.
The British Franchise Association
The British Franchise Association (bfa) is the standard bearer for ethical franchising in the UK. For 30 years the bfa has been the voice representing UK franchising. Their role in accrediting franchisors means that prospective purchasers of franchised opportunities can feel more confident when acquiring a bfa franchisor member. Franchise Resales is proud to be a member of and active supporter of the aims, objectives and standards of the bfa.
www.thebfa.org
UPCOMING FRANCHISE EVENTS
Franchise Expo South
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center
Date: Friday, January 15, 2010
Franchise Expo South returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center January 15-17, 2010. Along with a comprehensive conference program, FES brings together hundreds of the leading concepts in franchising and the Southeast’s most qualified entrepreneurial audience. Franchise Expo South serves the southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Sponsored by the International Franchise Association, FES is the fastest growing franchise event in the USA. If your expansion plans include the south – FES is your best chance to meet one on one with franchisee prospects who have done their research and are ready to make their buying decision. Visit www.FranchiseExpoSouth.com for more information, or contact Rich Del Giorno and call 201-881-1640.
http://www.franchiseexposouth.com
The Annual Canadian Franchise Show
Location: Montréal, PQ, CanadaDate: Saturday, January 23, 2010
Go to http://www.cfa.ca/thefranchiseshow/default.aspx for more info
The 50th Annual IFA Convention
San Antonio Convention Center & Marriott RiverCenter Hotel
San Antonio, TX
February 5-8, 2010
This year's historic convention promises to be the best ever. Join the largest gathering of franchise business professionals at the premier franchise industry conference dedicated to excellence, education and relationship building. For 50 years, the International Franchise Association has worked to protect, promote and enhance franchising by advocating on behalf of the industry and hosting exceptional educational programming and networking opportunities. This year's event will be no exception.
The 50th Annual IFA Convention promises to honor those who have made the industry what it is today and showcase the growth of franchising over the past half century. You will leave inspired, optimistic and ready to face the challenges that lay ahead.
Go to www.franchise.org for more info.
International Franchise Expo
Location: Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C.
Date: Friday, April 09, 2010
An international attended franchise trade show - open to the public. A chance to interface with dozens of new franchise opportunities.
Go to http://www.ifeinfo.com for more info.
IFA Franchise Development Seminar
Location: Dallas, TX
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Go to www.franchise.org for more info.