Federacion Iberoamericana de Franquicias

FIAF is the Ibero-American Franchise Federation, representing the national franchise associations of Latin America, Spain and Portugal. Founded in 1998, FIAF serves as the leading institutional body for franchising across the Ibero-American region and currently brings together associations from more than a dozen countries.
FIAF’s mission is to strengthen ethical franchising, promote best practices, encourage regional collaboration, and support the sustainable growth of franchise systems across its member countries. The federation provides a platform for dialogue and co-operation among franchise associations, franchisors, consultants, legal experts and other industry stakeholders.
Through annual assemblies, educational initiatives, research, international partnerships and representation before global franchise organizations, FIAF works to increase the visibility, professionalism and long-term development of franchising throughout the region.
FIAF also plays an important role in promoting cross-border franchise expansion between Ibero-America and other parts of the world, helping international brands better understand the opportunities, challenges and diversity of the Latin American marke