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SUMMARY:IFA Foundations of Franchising – August 2026
DESCRIPTION:IFA’s flagship online educational program covering the fundamentals of franchising. Earns 52 Core CFE Credits. Runs August 8 – September 13\, 2026.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/ifa-foundations-of-franchising-august-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual (Online Webinar)
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SUMMARY:AUGUST 2026: Change: How to Turn Uncertainty into Opportunity™ Accelerator: Leading Through Change & Growth
DESCRIPTION:A three-week cohort-based Executive Leadership Journey for franchise leaders navigating change\, growth\, and operational complexity. Built on FranklinCovey’s proven leadership frameworks\, the program combines self-paced IFA Academy learning with three live virtual Power Huddle sessions (August 12\, 19\, and 26). Covers building resilience\, aligning teams around change\, communicating change with clarity\, and strengthening a culture of continuous improvement. Earns 2.5 CFE Education plus 3 CFE Live credits.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/august-2026-change-how-to-turn-uncertainty-into-opportunity-accelerator-leading-through-change-growth/
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SUMMARY:Summer Learning Series: Crisis-Proofing Your Brand
DESCRIPTION:An IFA Summer Learning Series session providing a structured approach to identifying franchise system vulnerabilities and preparing teams to respond to disruption with speed and clarity. Covers system-wide risk assessment\, crisis management planning with defined roles and escalation protocols\, and communication strategies that maintain franchisee and stakeholder trust. Speaker: Michael Seid\, Managing Director of MSA Worldwide.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/summer-learning-series-crisis-proofing-your-brand/
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SUMMARY:IFA Foundations of Franchising – September 2026
DESCRIPTION:IFA’s flagship online educational program covering the fundamentals of franchising. Earns 52 Core CFE Credits. Runs September 14 – October 25\, 2026.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/ifa-foundations-of-franchising-september-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual (Online Webinar)
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SUMMARY:Fall Learning Series: The Unit Economics Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on IFA Fall Learning Series session exploring the financial metrics\, benchmarking tools\, and operational levers that drive stronger unit-level performance. Covers how to communicate financial insights effectively to franchisees to improve alignment and engagement across the system. Speaker: Aicha Bascaro CFE\, CEO and Founder of American Franchise Academy. Earns 1.5 CFE Live Credits.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/fall-learning-series-the-unit-economics-deep-dive/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T160000
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SUMMARY:Fall Learning Series – Bundle: Profitability Leadership & Future Readiness
DESCRIPTION:A three-session IFA Fall Learning Series for franchise leaders focused on financial performance\, leadership development\, and technology adoption. Sessions include: The Unit Economics Deep Dive (September 17\, Aicha Bascaro CFE)\, Leading High-Performance Teams Across the Franchise System (October 15\, Jason Gehrke CFE)\, and Digital Transformation & AI for Competitive Advantage (November 19\, speaker TBA). Earns 4.5 CFE Live Credits total.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/fall-learning-series-bundle-profitability-leadership-future-readiness/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:IFA Foundations of Franchising - October 2026
DESCRIPTION:IFA’s flagship online educational program covering the fundamentals of franchising. Earns 52 Core CFE Credits. Runs October 5 – November 15\, 2026.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/ifa-foundations-of-franchising-october-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual (Online Webinar)
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SUMMARY:Fall Learning Series: Leading High-Performance Teams Across the Franchise System
DESCRIPTION:An IFA Fall Learning Series session helping franchisor executives refine their leadership approach\, strengthen emotional intelligence\, and implement strategies that empower teams across every level of the organization. Covers building a culture of accountability\, collaboration\, and innovation that drives long-term performance. Speaker: Jason Gehrke CFE\, Director of Franchise Advisory Centre. Earns 1.5 CFE Live Credits.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/fall-learning-series-leading-high-performance-teams-across-the-franchise-system/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Fall Learning Series: Digital Transformation & AI for Competitive Advantage
DESCRIPTION:An IFA Fall Learning Series session exploring how digital tools\, automation\, and AI can streamline franchise operations\, improve recruitment\, and elevate customer experience. Covers identifying high-impact opportunities and building a practical roadmap for technology adoption that supports long-term growth and competitive advantage. Earns 1.5 CFE Live Credits.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/fall-learning-series-digital-transformation-ai-for-competitive-advantage/
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