IFPG Expands Franchise Consulting Platform with Acquisition of Business Alliance Inc.

Latest Acquisition Adds to IFPG's Growing Scale and Unified Strategy

PARLIN, N.J., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG), a leading franchise growth platform, today announced its acquisition of Business Alliance Inc. (BAI), a franchise brokerage network with more than 35 years of history supporting brokers and entrepreneurs exploring franchise ownership.

Founded in 1991, Business Alliance Inc. has built a respected broker community that helps individuals evaluate franchise opportunities based on their financial goals, interests, and lifestyle. Through that network, BAI has played an important role in connecting prospective franchise owners with growing franchise brands.

The acquisition marks another step in IFPG's strategy of bringing strong franchise companies into one larger platform that better serves franchisors, consultants, suppliers, and entrepreneurs across the franchise ecosystem. For example, in February, IFPG acquired Franchise Business Review (FBR), an award-winning independent market research firm that assesses franchisee satisfaction and brand performance. IFPG's holistic model offers brands a more connected and efficient network for franchise growth rather than operating through multiple organizations.

For franchisors and franchise suppliers, the benefit is scale and simplicity built on excellence. IFPG brings together some of the most respected and award-winning companies in franchising, creating broader reach, stronger collaboration, and easier access to experienced consultants who work directly with prospective franchise owners. As more brands look for productive development channels and fewer duplicative relationships, IFPG continues to strengthen its position as the most esteemed and comprehensive platform in franchise consulting.

"Our mission has always been to create the strongest and most collaborative community of professionals in franchising," said Don Daszkowski, Founder and CEO of IFPG. "BAI and IFPG joining forces expands that vision. Together we are building an even more powerful platform to help entrepreneurs find the right franchise opportunities while helping brands grow responsibly."

"With more entrepreneurs looking to franchising as a path to business ownership, there will be more demand for franchise consulting services," said Matt Otskey, Chief Operating Officer at IFPG. "Consolidating strong broker networks into our platform will help franchisors gain access to a larger and more productive consultant ecosystem that consistently introduces qualified candidates."

The IFA's 2026 Franchising Economic Outlook projects steady growth in franchising, with the number of franchise units expected to rise from 832,521 to 845,000 in 2026. With this momentum, brands and suppliers are increasingly seeking smarter, more streamlined ways to engage with broker networks. IFPG's consolidation creates greater efficiency, stronger alignment, and more consistent collaboration across the franchise development process.

"What makes IFPG special is the strength of our community," said Red Boswell, President of IFPG. "BAI brokers share that same entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to helping people achieve business ownership. BAI and IFPG coming together makes our franchise consultant community even stronger in this next chapter."

Brandon Clifford, CEO of Business Alliance Inc., said the transaction reflects strong alignment between the two organizations and creates new opportunities for the BAI community.

"For more than three decades, Business Alliance Inc. has focused on helping entrepreneurs explore franchise ownership through the guidance of experienced brokers," Clifford said. "Joining the IFPG ecosystem allows our broker community to benefit from a larger consultant network, expanded franchisor relationships, and a broader platform designed to support franchise growth."

Gina Johnson, President and COO of Business Alliance Inc., said the combination brings together two organizations with a similar vision.

"Our priority has always been supporting brokers as they guide entrepreneurs through one of the most important business decisions of their lives," Johnson said. "IFPG has built a collaborative community with strong education, technology, and industry relationships. We are excited for our brokers to be part of a platform that is investing heavily in the consultant technology and tools of the future."

As one of many acquisitions to come, this move reflects IFPG's strategy to create a more streamlined experience for the franchise community through technology, education, collaboration, events, and shared industry relationships, while building the industry's most comprehensive and respected one-stop platform.

For more information about IFPG, visit www.ifpg.org or email [email protected].

About IFPG

The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) is a growth-focused platform supporting franchise brands across development, performance intelligence, and industry engagement. At its core is the nation's leading franchise broker organizations comprised of certified franchise consultants, franchisors, and industry suppliers.
Through its family of companies including Franchise Business Review (FBR) and FranchiseWire, IFPG provides integrated resources that strengthen brand performance and elevate professional standards. IFPG also hosts the annual IFPG Retreat and IFPG Summit, consistently ranked among the industry's top franchise events for consultant networking and strategic industry collaboration.

About BAI

Founded in 1991, Business Alliance Inc. (BAI) is a franchise broker network that connects prospective entrepreneurs with franchise opportunities through a community of independent brokers and advisors. BAI brokers guide candidates through the process of evaluating franchise brands that align with their financial goals, interests, and lifestyle.

SOURCE IFPG