OPIC: Helping U.S. Franchises Access International Markets

IFA:

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation is the primary agency of the federal government tasked with facilitating and supporting U.S. private investment in emerging markets.

OPIC is committed to helping U.S. business franchises grow by providing long-term financing and political risk insurance to support a variety of business entities involved in international franchise relationships.

Click on “franchise loans” and “political risk insurance” for information or to discuss these products in further detail, contact the OPIC Information Officer at (202) 336-8799 or info@opic.gov. IFA Vice Pres. of International Affairs Carlos Poza is available to discuss the OPIC program and its benefits with the association, at cpoza@franchise.org or (202) 662-0760.