IFA Annual Convention
The franchising industry's flagship: franchisors, multi-unit franchisees, suppliers and lenders.
- Dates
- Feb 22 to Feb 24, 2027
- Where
- Las Vegas, NV
- Cost
- Ticket $699 to $3,499. Franchisee $699 early bird (to Dec 11), $849 standard, $999 onsite. Franchisor member $1,275 / $1,499 / $1,749; franchisor non-member $2,500 / $2,999 / $3,499. Supplier rates higher.
- Type
- Conference · Paid ticket
- Organizer
- International Franchise Association
- Suits
- Starting or buying a business, Growing in role
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026 against the event’s own site
Official site and registration
Cheaper ways in: Franchisee rate; franchisor member 2-day pass $999 early; group rate from the 4th attendee.
Speaking opportunities
Has sessions, ask how speakers are chosen
Who goes
Roles and segments the organizer or our research tag this event for.
Segments: Franchise ownership, Restaurants and food service
Roles: franchise buyer, franchisee, franchise consultant, restaurant operator
The field it serves: Hospitality, Travel & Food Service
- Verified open jobs
- about 2,679
- Typical posted salary
- $90,000 a year (middle half $73,000 to $133,000)
- Entry or early-career level
- 19% of openings
- Employment, year over year
- +0.4% in leisure and hospitality, the closest BLS sector
Source: NextChapter job data, jobs verified live in the last 7 days.
Source: NextChapter job data: salary ranges employers posted, midpoint of each range, 312 of the newest 2,679 verified open jobs.
Source: NextChapter job data: level read from the full posting, newest 2,679 verified open jobs.
Source: BLS Current Employment Statistics, seasonally adjusted payroll employment, September 2026.
Full Hospitality, Travel & Food Service snapshot: jobs, pay, layoffs and conferences
Hospitality, Travel & Food Service employers hiring now
We have not yet published an exhibitor or attendee list for this event. These employers in its industry have open verified jobs, so they are the ones worth meeting.
- Gecko Hospitality330 open
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings305 open
- Marriott International239 open
- Pyramid Global Hospitality147 open
- Vail Resorts116 open
- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts114 open
- Princess Cruises / Holland America Line104 open
- Hilton69 open
- Restaurant Brands International54 open
- Highgate Hotels43 open
- Hyatt31 open
- Hilton Hotels24 open
Industries and functions
Where it is and who it is for
Held in Las Vegas, NV. Local jobs, employers, layoffs and other conferences nearby are on the place pages.
Past and planned editions
- 2027: February 22, 2027 to February 24, 2027, Las Vegas, NV
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