Ivy Kids of Young Ranch, Katy, TX, business owner honored by world’s oldest and largest franchising organization, International Franchise Association, during their 65th IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, recognized for excellence in business, giving back, and providing opportunities to those around them.
LAS VEGAS – The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Kelly Comin, owner of Ivy Kids of Young Ranch in Katy, TX, as a 2024 Franchisee of the Year. Comin was honored at the 65th IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator. The IFA Franchisee of the Year awards are given to the top franchisees from IFA member brands across industries from around the country and the world, recognizing those who contribute to making their business the best brand to franchise.
“Franchisees of the Year represent the very best of franchising,” said Matt Haller, President and CEO of the International Franchise Association. “They embody the American Dream, create economic opportunity, serve their communities and show what it means to go into business for yourself, but not by yourself. We are proud to recognize Kelly Comin with the highest honor IFA awards to individual franchisees, and we salute her tireless efforts to lift up all those she serves.”
The Franchisee of the Year awards recognize 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 service to their communities, fostering a strong and vibrant workforce, opening the doors for career growth and entrepreneurship, and supporting their fellow franchisees.
About Ivy Kids
Ivy Kids Early Learning Center is a premier early childhood education provider, offering one of the best franchise opportunities for entrepreneurs and parents turned business owners who are passionate about making a lasting impact on young lives. Ivy Kids provides a research-based curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, and a supportive franchise network that contributes to franchisees’ success. Best known for providing quality education and being a business that truly cares, Ivy Kids empowers franchisees to build centers that shape the academic futures of children and communities.
There are approximately 830,000 franchised businesses across the US, providing nearly 9M direct jobs and generating over $896B in economic output. According to Oxford Economics, franchising, on average, offers higher wages and better benefits than non-franchised businesses, as well as greater entrepreneurial opportunities to minorities, women, veterans, and other underrepresented communities.
About the International Franchise Association
Celebrating over 60 years of excellence, education, and advocacy, the IFA is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. IFA works through its government relations and public policy, media relations, and educational programs to protect, enhance and promote franchising and the approximately 830,000 franchise establishments that support nearly 8.8 million direct jobs, $896.9 billion of economic output for the US economy, and almost 3 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). IFA members include franchise companies in over 300 different business format categories, individual franchisees, and companies that support the industry in marketing, law, technology, and business development.
Contact Ivy Kids today to learn more about joining a brand that’s shaping the future, one child at a time.
