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SUMMARY:Summer Learning Series: Real Estate Strategy & Speed-to-Open Systems
DESCRIPTION:A focused IFA session on building a disciplined data-driven approach to franchise real estate and development. Covers site selection analytics\, standardizing design and construction processes\, and reducing time-to-open metrics to accelerate revenue generation. Speaker: Dr. Ben Litalien CFE\, Founder & Principal of FranchiseWell LLC.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/summer-learning-series-real-estate-strategy-speed-to-open-systems/
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SUMMARY:Financial Fluency Coaching Cohort – June 2026
DESCRIPTION:A multi-session coaching cohort designed to build financial intelligence and real-world coaching impact for franchise leaders\, operations managers\, field coaches\, and business consultants. Includes a 30-minute orientation on June 9\, three live workshops on June 16\, June 30\, and July 14 (Tuesdays\, 12:00–1:30 PM PT)\, plus five hours of online financial training.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/financial-fluency-coaching-cohort-june-2026/
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SUMMARY:The 4 D's of Effective Time Management for District Managers and Above Store Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Time is the one thing in business that you can never get back. This session teaches the four classifications of tasks to improve efficiency and maximize results for district managers and above-store leaders.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/the-4-ds-of-effective-time-management-for-district-managers-and-above-store-leaders/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:IFA Foundations of Franchising - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:IFA’s flagship online educational program covering the fundamentals of franchising. Earns 52 Core CFE Credits. Runs May 4 – June 14\, 2026.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/ifa-foundations-of-franchising-may-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual (Online Webinar)
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T130000
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SUMMARY:Franchisee Business Planning
DESCRIPTION:This online training helps field managers upskill in effective business and action planning with franchisees. It emphasizes that business planning is central to the franchisee–franchisor relationship\, providing background and skills to engage and guide franchisees toward sustained performance.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/franchisee-business-planning/
LOCATION:Virtual (Online Webinar)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
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SUMMARY:Top 3 Ways to Increase Employee Retention
DESCRIPTION:Turnover is the biggest hidden expense in your business. It affects sales\, costs\, and customer experience. This session covers three actions you can take today to improve employee retention.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/top-3-ways-to-increase-employee-retention/
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SUMMARY:Process to Develop a Strong Manager Bench
DESCRIPTION:Learn the process followed by multi-unit franchisees to always have a Manager ready when they open a new unit or when one Manager leaves or gets promoted.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/process-to-develop-a-strong-manager-bench/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Improving Franchisee Performance
DESCRIPTION:Virtual training focused on helping field managers understand and improve franchisee performance. It covers financial and non-financial performance metrics\, field visits\, financial information and business model alignment to develop cooperative franchisor–franchisee relationships.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/improving-franchisee-performance/
LOCATION:Virtual (Online Webinar)
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260318T130000
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SUMMARY:Franchise Field Visit Foundations
DESCRIPTION:Two-day virtual training for field representatives and franchisor executives. The programme explores why field visits are important\, the roles of field managers\, and how to conduct effective franchise field visits to improve franchisor–franchisee relationships and system performance.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/franchise-field-visit-foundations/
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