IFPG Secures Seventh Consecutive Top Ranking as Leading Franchise Broker Organization
IFPG's seventh straight year as Entrepreneur's top franchise broker organization underscores its sustained industry leadership and the critical role of supplier excellence in franchise system success.
The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) has maintained its position as the premier franchise broker organization, earning the No. 1 spot on Entrepreneur magazine's Top Franchise Suppliers list for the seventh consecutive year. This recognition, featured in the September/October 2025 issue and on Entrepreneur.com, highlights IFPG's consistent performance in an industry where supplier quality directly impacts franchise success rates.
IFPG CEO and Founder Don Daszkowski expressed pride in the achievement, noting that while the recognition has become familiar, it continues to validate the organization's commitment to improvement and team excellence. The ranking gains significance from its methodology, which surveyed over 1,100 franchise brands across emerging and established companies. These franchisors evaluated suppliers based on quality, cost, and value, providing a comprehensive assessment of service provider effectiveness.
Entrepreneur Editor-in-Chief Jason Feifer emphasized the critical role suppliers play in franchise ecosystems, stating that exceptional partners often determine whether franchise systems thrive or struggle. The Top Franchise Suppliers list spans 13 categories, bringing attention to vendors and service providers whose contributions frequently go unrecognized despite their importance to franchise operations.
Beyond the organizational ranking, IFPG's signature annual conference, the IFPG Retreat, received recognition as a Top Franchise Event for the second consecutive year. The event attracts hundreds of franchise consultants, franchisors, and suppliers for three days of workshops, networking, and presentations. IFPG President Red Boswell attributed the event's success to the quality of IFPG's franchise consultants, stating that having the best consultants naturally leads to superior outcomes.
The consecutive acknowledgments signal IFPG's enduring influence in franchise brokerage and professional development. As a membership-based organization connecting franchisors, consultants, and vendors, IFPG has established itself as a standard-setter for ethical practices and comprehensive support services. The organization's focus on training, certification, and collaborative platforms contributes to its repeated top rankings, demonstrating how supplier excellence supports broader franchise industry health.
For franchisors and franchisees, IFPG's sustained leadership offers reassurance about broker quality and ethical standards during business expansion decisions. The recognition also underscores the growing importance of specialized suppliers in franchise ecosystems, where expert support services can significantly impact system performance and franchisee satisfaction. As franchise models continue evolving, consistent supplier excellence becomes increasingly vital for sustainable growth.