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]
| Nickname | IFA |
|---|---|
| Type | 501(c)(6) Non-Profit |
| 36-6108621 | |
| Purpose | Protect, enhance and promote franchising |
| Headquarters | 1900 K St NW STE 700, Washington, DC 20006-1135 |
Budget | US$17.2 million [1] |
| Website | franchise.org |
History
editIFA was originally founded in Chicago in 1961 by Dunkin' Donuts founder Bill Rosenberg and other business owners.[5]
Lobbying activities
editIFA 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.[citation needed]
Membership
editIFA claims a membership of 1,400 brands,[9] and states that its members represent 2.5% of the U.S. GDP[10]
References
edit- ^ Associates, Political Research (12 May 2015). "Profile on the Right: The International Franchise Association". Political Research Associates. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ "International Franchise Association Inc - GuideStar Profile". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
- ^ Hait, Andrew. "Franchising in America: Not Just Fast-Food Restaurants". The United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ a b Weissner, Daniel (2016-05-03). "Supreme Court rejects challenge to Seattle minimum wage law". Reuters. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ Bergeron, Melanie. "A Historical Look Back at the International Franchise Association". 1851 Franchise Magazine, Franchise News, Information, franchise opportunities. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
- ^ "Reporters' Guide to the International Franchise Association". PR Watch. 2015-04-13. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
- ^ "International Franchise Assn Lobbying Profile". OpenSecrets. Retrieved 2020-06-18.
- ^ Taylor, Kate (2015-03-10). "Why the International Franchise Association Is Suing Seattle". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ "Membership - International Franchise Association | IFA". www.franchise.org. Retrieved 2020-04-30.
- ^ msablog (2018-01-07). "The International Franchise Association IFA - MSA Worldwide". MSA Worldwide Franchise Library. Retrieved 2020-06-18.