Don Daszkowski

About Don

Don is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder/CEO of IFPG. For more than 15 years, he has led the development of platforms to help franchise professionals better their businesses. Along with his innovative team at IFPG, Don has raised the bar in the franchise sales process. Don’s work through IFPG has received many accolades, including being named the No. 1 franchise broker organization on Entrepreneur magazine’s prestigious top supplier list.

Don’s history in franchising started when he founded Business Mart, Inc. in 2006. It became one of the fastest-growing small business and franchise search engines and was later acquired by a publicly-traded company. Prior to founding Business Mart, Don worked at many top marketing agencies in New York City servicing Fortune 500 Companies such as Sony, Dell, Procter & Gamble and more. Don has also worked as a licensed commercial real estate agent, a business broker and a technology advisor.

Don is highly respected for his innovative work and authentic leadership. He has been featured in leading publications, including Franchise Update, Franchising World, and Franchising USA magazines. He is a contributor to Forbes Business Council and Entrepreneur. 

As a dedicated advocate for franchising, Don is a major supporter of the International Franchise Association (IFA). He serves on the IFA’s Supplier Forum Advisory Board as an alternate member and is a max donor for IFA's FranPAC, an initiative which provides financial support to federal election candidates.

Don's insights on IFPG

“Since 2005, I have been helping people fulfill their dream of business ownership. It is an honor to serve our members and offer them the tools and support they need to help people change their lives through franchising.”