Member since 1995

The International Franchise Association Educational Foundation (IFA) is one of DECA’s most important business partners and has served on the National Advisory Board since 1995 – joining the Executive Committee in 2007.

Together, IFA and DECA have worked to:

• Develop the next generation of franchise entrepreneurs and professionals.
• Promote the partnership with IFA, and its members’ brands, products and services, as dynamic learning opportunities that support classroom teaching, student achievement – and overall college and career readiness.

Celebrating 50 years of excellence, education and advocacy, the International Franchise Association is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. IFA’s mission is to protect, enhance and promote franchising through government relations, public relations and educational programs.

Partnership Resources:

• Introduction to Franchising Manual
• Entrepreneurship Participating Event – Creating a Franchising Business
• IFA Don DeBolt Scholarship
• Collegiate DECA Entrepreneurship Academy & Challenge
• Find a Franchise
• Franchise your business