Franchisee Forum

The IFA Board of Directors shall have the power to create committees, advisory groups and task forces for the Association, define their functions, and terminate any such committee or advisory group.   The IFA Chair shall appoint the committee Chair, Vice Chair, and members.  Each committee and advisory group shall perform the functions specifically prescribed by the Board of Directors or which are properly within the jurisdiction of such committee or advisory group.  (IFA Bylaws)

The goal of the Franchisee Forum is to encourage meaningful dialogue between franchisees and franchisors, and to be instrumental in addressing and resolving concerns of mutual interest. Franchisee Forum Officers and members are elected by their peers on the Forum from nominations received by the IFA membership.  Membership is limited to franchisee members of IFA.

Chair - Todd Recknagel
Vice Chair - Jerry Akers
Staff Liaison - Catherine Bartley, cbartley@franchise.org