Franchise event examines the sector's economic impact and contributions: franchise executives will gather to exchange ideas about the latest business practices and trends.(IFA Annual Convention)

Franchising World | November 1, 2003 | Copyright

Franchising remains a vibrant sector of the U.S. economy just as the International Franchise Association's (IFA) 44th annual convention theme makes clear: "Franchising 2004: Partners in Prosperity." The convention returns to Las Vegas March 6-9, 2004 to be conducted at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino.

How big is the economic impact of thousands of franchised businesses on the U.S. economy? Convention attendees will get the answer to this question and learn more about the major role franchising plays in the economy during the convention's final general session. This ...

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