Fueling Franchise Success: Key Takeaways from IFA 2025

IFA's 65th Annual Convention was nothing short of inspiring! Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, the 2025 event brought together the brightest minds in franchising, offering invaluable insights, networking opportunities, and industry-shaping discussions.

Key Takeaways from IFA 2025

Franchise Growth
2024 saw record openings, highlighting the industry's resilience. Optimism for 2025 remains high, with plenty of opportunities despite challenges.

Financing & Funding Trends
With interest rates stabilizing, securing capital for franchise expansion was a hot topic. FranFund’s team connected with franchisees and franchisors, offering tailored funding solutions to fuel growth.

Technology & Innovation
AI dominated discussions as top franchise brands highlighted its impact on marketing and operations, while sessions on field support, tech-driven sales, and international expansion sparked fresh ideas.

Thought leadership roundtables
Thought leadership roundtables took center stage at IFA, giving attendees a chance to engage with top franchising experts in two 40-minute sessions packed with insights and discussions.

FranFund’s Role at IFA 2025

We had an incredible time meeting with franchisors, franchisees, and industry leaders to discuss how our custom funding solutions can help businesses scale. Whether it was SBA loans, ROBS funding, or franchise-specific funding strategies, our team was there to continue supporting the growth of franchising.

Looking Ahead

As we reflect on this year’s event, one thing is clear: franchising is stronger than ever. The FranFund team remains committed to providing smart, strategic funding solutions to help entrepreneurs achieve their business dreams.

Through a personal and painless process, FranFund crafts insightful funding strategies that help solidify the dreams of franchise or small business ownership for entrepreneurs while positioning them for long-term success. We offer ongoing support and make sure our clients know all of their options for funding single units through multi-unit expansions including SBA loans, conventional lending, and retirement plan funding with a risk-free SafetyNet® option. We understand the uncertainty that can come with a new venture, so we make it a priority to communicate during every step of the process so our clients can move forward with confidence.