The IFA Hall of Fame Award is the association’s most prestigious and oldest award presented to an IFA member who has contributed significantly to the advancement of franchising and the franchising community. The 2025 recipient is Greg Flynn, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Flynn Group LP.

The IFA Hall of Fame Award is the association’s most prestigious and oldest award presented to an IFA member who has contributed significantly to the advancement of franchising and the franchising community. The 2025 recipient is Greg Flynn, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Flynn Group LP.

The founder of the largest franchisee in the world shares more on his growth philosophy and why the time was right for an emerging chain to join his portfolio.

Wendy’s made its debut in Australia in January, with Flynn Group opening a restaurant on Queensland’s Cavill Avenue. Flynn Group Chief Transformation Officer Lauren Leahy, left, and Chief Operating Officer Ron Bellamy, prepare to cut the ribbon.

The Flynn Group is adding the drive-thru coffee chain to its franchise portfolio. And the mega franchisee is launching a new Growth division to focus on younger, innovative brands.

Jess Reicher and Rasheeda Clark carved their paths to leading the Arby’s and Wendy’s brands for Flynn Group. Their journeys offer a blueprint for women aiming to break barriers in the male-dominated restaurant industry.