Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 2017
• Headquarters Location: Parlin, NJ
• Ownership: Private; Strategic investment from Princeton Equity Group
• Key Executives: Don Daszkowski (CEO \& Founder), Red Boswell (President)
• Number of Locations: Annual event, not a physical location; 800+ attendees in recent years
• Public Contact: General line: (888) 977-IFPG

Company Overview

The IFPG Retreat is an annual networking and education event hosted by the International Franchise Professionals Group, designed specifically for franchise consultants, franchisors, and suppliers. Since its launch in 2017, the event has grown to become a must-attend conference for franchise professionals seeking lasting connections and actionable insights to drive their business growth

Services Offered

• Organizes structured speed networking sessions for franchise consultants, franchisors, and vendors to facilitate meaningful partnerships.
• Hosts panel discussions, mastermind groups, and workshops tailored to current franchise industry challenges.
• Provides social functions including dinners, welcome parties, and entertainment for relationship building.
• Offers exclusive educational content and best-practice sharing for franchise system growth and operations.

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Serves all sectors of franchising, including QSR, retail, and service brands; attracts executives and development leaders across the franchise landscape.
• Key Benefits:
  • Accelerates collaboration and relationship-building between consultants, franchisors, and suppliers.
  • Delivers tailored content addressing the operational and developmental needs of franchise systems.
  • Creates a supportive, inclusive environment recognized for fostering professional growth and ethical business practices.
• Franchise Expertise: The IFPG Retreat is attended by hundreds of top franchise consultants, franchisors, and vendors each year, with its quality and relevance acknowledged through industry awards and repeat attendance by leading brands. Panel discussions and mastermind sessions directly address franchise-specific challenges, providing participants with actionable strategies and a peer advisory network.