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2026 IFA Convention was franchising's biggest event for business development and personal growth. Whether you missed us in Las Vegas this year or want to rewatch a session, there is content available for everyone.
This course includes the Emerging Brands & System Growth Pathway sessions. Search the catalog to find the Pathway Bundle which includes all pathway sessions except the Annual Leadership Conference and General Sessions.
Sessions Included:
Certified Brand Workshop: How the IFA Certified brand standard was developed and how you can become IFA Certified
Whether thinking about a future exit or a long-term hold, your partners will check your references! Responsible franchising principles have long been the cornerstone of successful franchise systems. This session discusses the economic and long-term sustainability benefits of incorporating responsible franchising principles into system growth strategies, including:
• Unit Economics – early, constant focus on unit economics and how those unit economics should evolve as units and the system mature.
• Franchise Relationships – prioritizing a communication loop between franchisors and franchisees to promote productive engagement that allows the system to evolve and innovate in response to changing market conditions and consumer demands.
• Growing Responsibly – accountability for due diligence by all stakeholders in the franchise sales process to facilitate franchise relationships beginning on a strong foundation.
The speakers also will discuss how responsible franchising principles not only create long-term sustainability in the system but also drive franchise system value.
Franchise Development and Operations for 0-25 Units
As CEO/CDO/Founder how do you recruit and select the right franchisees to your brand. As Future Brand Ambassadors they will not only be critical to your initial success but also future success. Selecting the right candidates can help propel your development. From experienced operator to enthusiastic corporate refugee, who are the right people for you? How many should you be selling, how many you shouldn't. What is your floor and your max? Brokers can accelerate your progress but leave you with an operational problem.
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Members $180 Non-members $360
2026 IFA Convention was franchising's biggest event for business development and personal growth. Whether you missed us in Las Vegas this year or want to rewatch a session, there is content available for everyone.
This course includes the Emerging Brands & System Growth Pathway sessions. Search the catalog to find the Pathway Bundle which includes all pathway sessions except the Annual Leadership Conference and General Sessions.
Sessions Included:
Certified Brand Workshop: How the IFA Certified brand standard was developed and how you can become IFA Certified
Whether thinking about a future exit or a long-term hold, your partners will check your references! Responsible franchising principles have long been the cornerstone of successful franchise systems. This session discusses the economic and long-term sustainability benefits of incorporating responsible franchising principles into system growth strategies, including:
• Unit Economics – early, constant focus on unit economics and how those unit economics should evolve as units and the system mature.
• Franchise Relationships – prioritizing a communication loop between franchisors and franchisees to promote productive engagement that allows the system to evolve and innovate in response to changing market conditions and consumer demands.
• Growing Responsibly – accountability for due diligence by all stakeholders in the franchise sales process to facilitate franchise relationships beginning on a strong foundation.
The speakers also will discuss how responsible franchising principles not only create long-term sustainability in the system but also drive franchise system value.
Franchise Development and Operations for 0-25 Units
As CEO/CDO/Founder how do you recruit and select the right franchisees to your brand. As Future Brand Ambassadors they will not only be critical to your initial success but also future success. Selecting the right candidates can help propel your development. From experienced operator to enthusiastic corporate refugee, who are the right people for you? How many should you be selling, how many you shouldn't. What is your floor and your max? Brokers can accelerate your progress but leave you with an operational problem.
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Members $180 Non-members $360
Estimated completion time: 4 hours
Course access length: 1 year upon enrollment
Awards 4 CFE Education credits upon completion