IFA's mission is to safeguard the business environment for franchising worldwide. It is the oldest and largest trade group representing those operating under this business model - some 30,000 franchisors, franchisees, consultants, academics and franchise associations around the world. IFA not only serves as the "Voice of Franchising", but also offers seminars, publications and other resources to teach current and potential franchisors and franchisees about setting up or buying a franchise. IFA helped the FTC set guidelines for franchisors to provide vital information to prospective franchisees and established a Code of Standards and Principles of Conduct to which all members must ahere. To learn more, find it at www.franchise.org