IFPG has been recognized as the top franchise broker organization in Entrepreneur magazine's 2026 Top Franchise Suppliers ranking, marking the eighth consecutive year the company has received the honor. The ranking appears in the September/October issue of Entrepreneur and highlights the top-ranked service providers in franchising across 13 categories. IFPG took the No. 1 spot in the franchise broker category.
"We are so excited to receive this honor for the 8th year in a row," said IFPG Founder and Executive Chairman Don Daszkowski. "I am thankful for the strength of our members, our team and the culture we have built together."
The recognition caps a year of significant expansion for IFPG. In 2026, the organization acquired Franchise Business Review, an independent research firm specializing in franchisee satisfaction and performance benchmarking, and Business Alliance Inc., a longtime franchise brokerage and consulting network. It also launched Franchise Ignition, an organic lead-generation and marketing platform for franchisors, and developed Franchise Atlas, a technology platform that helps consultants manage candidates, search brands and use AI-assisted matching tools.
The year brought a leadership transition as well: Chief Operating Officer Matt Otskey was promoted to CEO, while founder Don Daszkowski moved into the role of Executive Chairman, Head of M&A and Corporate Development.
"This has been a transformational year for IFPG, but our focus remains the same: creating more value and more opportunities for our members," Otskey said. "We plan to continue staying at the forefront of franchising through data and AI innovation. Franchise Atlas is modernizing how franchise consultants and candidates work together, and our push into the agentic AI world is just beginning. The future is bright, with tremendous innovation ahead."
IFPG's influence extends beyond the broker category. The IFPG Retreat, the organization's signature annual conference, was named a Top Franchise Event by Entrepreneur for the third year in a row. The three-day gathering draws hundreds of leading franchise consultants, franchisors and suppliers for education, networking and relationship-building.
"Our community is at the heart of everything we do," IFPG President Red Boswell said. "As IFPG grows, we're creating even more ways for consultants, franchisors and suppliers to connect, collaborate and build meaningful relationships. To be recognized again by the people we serve is something our entire organization can be proud of."
Entrepreneur's Top Franchise Suppliers ranking is based on an annual survey of franchisors, from emerging brands to some of the oldest in the industry. This year, more than 1,000 franchise brands participated, reporting which suppliers they and their franchisees work with and rating their satisfaction with those suppliers' services in quality, cost and value. Each supplier received a score based on the survey results, and the top-scoring suppliers are ranked within their respective categories.
"The strength of a franchise system often comes down to the partners standing behind it," said Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur magazine's editor in chief. "That's why we survey more than 1,000 franchisors to find out which suppliers they trust most. This is a critical business decision, and every franchise should get it right."
For those interested in viewing the complete list, it is available in the September/October issue of Entrepreneur magazine, on newsstands September 22nd, or online at https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/top-franchise-suppliers.
The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) is a leading franchise growth platform serving more than 1,500 franchisors, franchise consultants and vendor partners. IFPG members collectively advise entrepreneurs and investors on evaluating, acquiring and scaling franchise businesses across a wide range of industries.
The ranking matters because it signals which suppliers franchisors trust most in a rapidly evolving industry. For IFPG, the top placement validates its aggressive expansion into data and AI-driven tools that aim to streamline how franchise consultants and candidates connect. As the franchise sector increasingly relies on technology to match investors with brands, IFPG's investments in Franchise Atlas and Franchise Ignition position it to shape how deals get done. The recognition also underscores the growing importance of supplier networks in franchising, where the right partners can make or break a system's growth. For franchisees and franchisors alike, the list serves as a benchmark for choosing service providers that deliver quality and value.
