Rosenberg International Franchise Center
RIFC: Advancing the Understanding of franchising
The Rosenberg International Franchise Center (RIFC) explores and advances the understanding of franchising through academic research, education and outreach. Franchising represents over $674 billion of the business conducted in the United States of America annually.
RIFC 50 Index
Initially published in 2002, this quarterly is the first stock index to track the financial market performance of the US franchising sector.
RIFC Global Social Franchise Index
An annual index ranking 131 countries according to the impact social franchising can have on the well-being of their populations.
RIFC Franchise Attractiveness Index
An annual index ranking 131 countries according to their attractiveness as franchise expansion markets for US-based franchises.
Upcoming Franchising Events
- JUNE 17, 2021 International Franchise Expo (IFE)June 17-19, 2021 Javits Convention Center New York City, NY
- AUGUST 31, 2021 2021 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC)Aug 31-Sept 3, 2021 Las Vegas, NV
- SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 Economics and Management of Networks Conference (EMNet)Sept 23-25, 2021 Odessa, Ukraine
- SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 International Franchise Expo (IFE)Sept 24-25, 2021 New York, NY