AMERICAS – MFV Expositions has hailed its recently-held International Franchise Expo (IFE) the biggest event in its 22-year history. More than 18,500 visitors from more than 90 countries attended the franchise event, up from 14,313 in 2012. Of the total 2013 figure, there were 14,902 domestic visitors and 3,725 international visitors, said the organiser.