Members $249  Non-members $499

2024 IFA Convention was franchising's biggest event for business development and personal growth. Whether you missed us in Phoenix this year or want to rewatch a session, there is content available for everyone. 

This course includes the Emerging Franchisor Track sessions. Search the catalog to find the Multi-Track Combo that includes the majority of sessions from convention.

Sessions Included:

Changes and Developments in Technology in the Franchise Space

Speakers: Dan Monaghan, CFE, Founder, Clear Summit; Somia Farid, President, Edible Brands; Rob Grimes, CEO & President, International Food & Beverage Technology Association

Lessons from The Trenches: Success Legends - Paying It Forward, Giving Back, Investing in the Future

Moderator & Speaker: Shane Evans, CFE, Co-Founder, Massage Heights
Speakers: Michael Isakson, Owner, Empower Brands; Sid Feltenstein, Past Chairman, International Franchise Association; Doc Cohen, CFE, President & CEO, Doc & Associates

The Good, Bad and the Ugly of Brokers or Franchise Sales Operators

Moderator & Speaker: Tim Courtney, CFE, Vice President, Franchise Development, Puro Clean
Speakers: Ralph Yarusso, CFE, President, Atticus Franchise Consulting- IFPG; Jania Bailey, CFE, Chief Executive Officer, FranNet; Tom Monaghan, CFE, Global Chief Development Officer, Green Home Solutions

Masterclass: Strategies for Success from Top Franchise Visionaries

Moderator: Charlie Chase, President & CEO, FirstService Brands
Speakers: Tamra Kennedy, Franchisee, Owner, Taco John’s; Paul Pickett, CFE, Chief Development Officer- Executive VP of Franchising, Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc.; Tony Valle CFE, Managing Partner, Clear Summit Group; Nick Friedman, President & Co-Founder, College Hunks Hauling Junk ; Catherine Monson, CFE, CEO & President, Propelled Brands; Omar Soliman, CEO, College Hunks Hauling Junk

Market Site Analysis & Site Selection

Moderator & Speaker: Gerardo Flores, Chief Development Officer, Marco's Pizza
Speakers: Chris Kelleher, CFE, Chief Development Officer, Celebree Schools; Melissa Tinsley, Director of Real Estate, Tropical Smoothie Cafe LLC; Mark Miller, Vice President - Real Estate, Planet Fitness

DE&I Summit: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) – A step-by-step guide to making it work for you and your company

Moderator & Speaker: Cassandra Hill, Executive Director, Choice Hotels
Speakers: Kathy George, CFE, Executive Vice President, Franchise Development and Growth, Spherion; Cordell Riley, Chief Operating Officer, BIGGBY COFFEE, Roberto Litwak, Lead Franchise Business Consultant, Domino's

Macro and Micro Trends Globally That Are Impacting Business

Moderator & Speaker: Bill Edwards, CEO and Global Advisor, Edwards Global Services
Speakers: Grant Marcks, Partner, The Riverside Company; Farrah Rose, International Franchise Director, The Franchising Centre; Craig Prusher, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Church’s Chicken; Alan Greenfield, Franchise & Distribution Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Dare to Dream BIG: SMART Growth Recipe

Moderator & Speaker: Gregg Majewski, Founder & CEO, Craveworthy Brands
Speakers: Geoff Henry, President of the Americas, Gong cha Global; Angela Johnson, Chief Innovation Officer, Edible Brands; Dave Ragosa, VP of Franchising and Development, Ford's Garage

Member Price $249  Non-member Price $499

Estimated completion time: 8 hours

Course access length: 1 year upon enrollment 

Awards 8 CFE education credits upon completion 

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