Experience

Five Concepts Council

Structured for cooperation among the organized Franchisee Associations brands licensed by YUM! Brands, Inc. in their collective interaction with YUM!. The purpose of the Council is to facilitate the exchange of ideas, information, opinions and plans among the participants in order to enhance their ability to interact effectively with YUM! on matters affecting the participants’ members as Franchisees of YUM!, and to enable the participants, whenever it is advisable, to preset a common point of view to YUM! on matters of importance to their members. Participating Concepts include; AKFCF (The Association of Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchisees, Inc.); IPHFHA (International Pizza Hut Franchise Holders Association), Inc.; FRANMAC (Taco Bell Franchise Management Advisory Council); LJS (Association of Long John Silvers Franchisees), Inc., and NAWFA (National A&W Franchisees Association).

FRANMAC

FRANMAC, the Taco Bell Franchise Management Advisory Council, is the official association of Taco Bell franchisees. Every Taco Bell franchisee in the United States is a member of FRANMAC, which is approximately 380 members. The purpose of the association is to enhance the value of a Taco Bell Franchise and improve and strengthen the business operations of the Taco Bell restaurant system, and to facilitate communication between the franchisees and Taco Bell Corp. and to serve as an advisory partner to Taco Bell Corp.

IDCFA

The International Dale Carnegie Franchisee Association (IDCFA) is a non-profit Trade Association to protect and foster the interests of franchisees of Dale Carnegie Training; to plan and act upon matters promoting the welfare of the franchisees and the promotion of the Training; to promote uniformity and certainty in the conduct of Dale Carnegie Training and the promotion to adopt, contract for, supervise and carry out programs and other plans or arrangements for the promotion and improvement of the businesses of the Members of the Association on a general and mutual basis; and to offer the services of the organized Sponsors/franchisees of Dale Carnegie Training to Dale Carnegie and Associates, Incorporated, a New York Corporation, at any time such services may be desired.

ICAK-U.S.A.

The International College of Applied Kinesiology (ICAK-U.S.A.) is an organization of licensed-to-diagnose health care professionals who utilize a range of therapies which focus on prevention, nutrition and wellness. ICAK-U.S.A. is dedicated to furthering the knowledge of health care professionals in applied kinesiology (AK) all over the world.

IPPA

The Independent Payroll Providers Association (IPPA) is a national association of privately held companies whose primary function is the preparation of payroll and payroll taxes for employers of all sizes. It is the only payroll channel affinity group of its kind. The mission of the IPPA is to provide forums and resources to assist members in advancing their respective organizations. The members of this association represent a broad base of independent providers of payroll and other related services throughout the United States. As members of IPPA, these companies have demonstrated their commitment to the use of state-of-the-art computer technology to provide their clients the best available payroll solutions in today's marketplace.

PASBA

The Professional Association of Small Business Accountants (PASBA) represents Certified Public Accountants, Public Accountants, and Enrolled Agents who provide accounting services to small businesses throughout the United States.  Members of the Association have built a nationwide network of accountants to benefit small business clients across the country. Using the collective resources of this network, Association members offer their clients a level of service and expertise that individual practices are unable to rival.

PIFA

The mission of Popeyes International Franchisee Association (PIFA) is to protect the interests of the Popeyes franchise partner community, and to work with the parent company to preserve the system's integrity, spirit, and one-of-a-kind recipe. The DCI staff works together with the PIFA Board of Directors on its quarterly publication, PIFA News, on the Annual Franchisee/Vendor Business Forum, and increasing the membership.

TACO PAC

The TACO Political Action Committee supports those who advocate and pursue governmental policies that promote a favorable business climate for its contributors.

TPG

TPG, The Payroll Group, is a national association that brings together independent payroll service providers from across the country to help reduce overhead costs, share success stories and develop common methods to better serve their payroll clients.  Members of The Payroll Group are committed to using state of the art technology to accurately prepare the payrolls of their clients.  The Payroll Group members believe strongly that a payroll client should expect friendly, customer-driven, personal service, and should not have to pay more to get it!  The Payroll Group has approximately 80 members, and approximately 30 associate members.