The International Franchise Association, founded in 1960, is a membership organization of franchisors, franchisees and suppliers. Our Web site is dedicated to providing our members and guests with a one-stop shopping experience for franchise information.  The International Franchise Association’s mission is to protect, enhance and promote franchising.

The IFA Code of Ethics is intended to establish a framework for the implementation of best practices in the franchise relationships of IFA members. The Code represents the ideals to which all IFA members agree to subscribe in their franchise relationships. The Code is one component of the IFA’s self-regulation program, which also includes the IFA Ombudsman and revisions to the IFA bylaws that will streamline the enforcement mechanism for the Code. The IFA’s members believe that adherence to the values expressed in the IFA Code will result in healthy, productive and mutually beneficial franchise relationships.

You can find more information about the IFA at its web site www.franchise.org