Ivy Kids of Alamo Ranch - Awarded IFA Franchisee of the Year

Congratulations Bashnin Sherali of Ivy Kids Alamo Ranch – Awarded Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association!

At their recent annual convention, the International Franchise Association (IFA) named Bashnin Sherali, owner of Ivy Kids of Alamo Ranch and Ivy Kids of Stone Oak (Coming Soon) in San Antonio, as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year. Sherali was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.

“Franchisees of the Year exemplify what franchising is all about – providing opportunity, serving others, and fulfilling the American Dream,” said Matthew Haller, President and CEO of the International Franchise Association. “We are proud to recognize Bashnin Sherali with the highest honor IFA awards to individual franchisees, and I have no doubt her work is changing lives and making a lasting community impact.”

The Franchisee of the Year Award recognizes leading franchise owners from IFA member brands whose outstanding performance and contributions help protect, enhance, and promote the franchise business model. Nominated by their parent company, individuals are selected for their involvement in their communities, embodying the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering a strong and healthy culture with their workforce, and assisting their fellow franchisees when called upon.

There are approximately 806,000 franchised businesses across the U.S., providing over 8.7 million direct jobs and generating over $858 billion in economic output. According to Oxford Economics, franchising on average provides higher wages and better benefits than non-franchised businesses, as well as greater entrepreneurial opportunities for minorities, women, veterans, and other underrepresented communities.