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SUMMARY:Webinar | Set Franchisees Up to Win: How Leading Franchisors Build Strong Unit-Level Economics from Day One
DESCRIPTION:An IFA WednesdayWise Webinar with Qvinci CEO Brad Adams and Lydia Best (VP of Operations\, Woofie’s / Authority Brands) on building financial confidence and coachable unit-level economics from day one of franchisee onboarding. Covers automating first-month reporting\, standardizing chart of accounts\, teaching financials in plain English\, and giving franchise business coaches early visibility — so new owners see data as a tool for winning rather than oversight.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-set-franchisees-up-to-win-how-leading-franchisors-build-strong-unit-level-economics-from-day-one/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260819
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SUMMARY:District Managers Must Stop Managing by Gut Feeling: The KPIs That Actually Predict Unit Performance
DESCRIPTION:A free AFA webinar on identifying which metrics actually matter for unit performance and how to turn data into productive conversations with Unit Managers that drive results. Part of the Multi-Unit Franchisee Success Series.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/district-managers-must-stop-managing-by-gut-feeling-the-kpis-that-actually-predict-unit-performance/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar | The Reputation Dividend: Why Reviews and Listings Deliver the Highest ROI in the Age of AI Search
DESCRIPTION:A Consumer Fusion Lunch & Learn webinar sharing findings from the 2026 Online Reputation Report and connecting them directly to revenue. Covers what active review management is worth\, why review volume and recency move the needle\, what a single star costs a franchise\, and why listings drive both traffic and customer action. Includes a firsthand account from a top-performing franchise brand. Ideal for multi-location leaders making the case for reputation budget internally.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-the-reputation-dividend-why-reviews-and-listings-deliver-the-highest-roi-in-the-age-of-ai-search/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T130000
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UID:2813-1786622400-1786626000@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | Franchisor Forum: Turning Clicks into Customers: Paid Search & Social Strategies that Drive Franchise Growth
DESCRIPTION:An IFA Franchisor Forum webinar on building smarter paid search and social strategies that attract the right customers and convert them at the local level. Covers campaign structure\, lead quality\, aligning national oversight with local execution\, and creating a scalable results-driven paid media approach for franchisors and franchisees.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-franchisor-forum-turning-clicks-into-customers-paid-search-social-strategies-that-drive-franchise-growth/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T120000
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UID:2878-1786618800-1786622400@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | Turn Your Membership into Impact: IFA Government Relations & Advocacy Summit
DESCRIPTION:An IFA member orientation and advocacy preview webinar hosted by Sydni Konohia and Zack Kirshner. Covers how IFA Protects\, Enhances\, and Promotes the franchise community\, member programs\, and an IFA Academy live demo. Features IFA’s Government Relations team (Haider Murtaza and Matthew Kagel) covering state\, local\, and federal franchise advocacy\, plus a preview of the upcoming IFA Advocacy Summit.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-turn-your-membership-into-impact-ifa-government-relations-advocacy-summit/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260713T224801Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar | No Lead Left Behind: How Molly Maid Put AI on the Front Line
DESCRIPTION:A fireside chat with Molly Maid President Michael Silva-Nash and Franchise Systems Specialist Jaclyn Drury on how the brand deployed ‘Rosie’ — an AI receptionist that answers\, qualifies\, and books inbound inquiries around the clock across the network. Covers speed-to-lead challenges in home services franchising\, what worked in the rollout\, what surprised them\, and what they’d tell other franchise leaders considering the same move. Includes live audience Q&A.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-no-lead-left-behind-how-molly-maid-put-ai-on-the-front-line/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T131500
DTSTAMP:20260708T235224Z
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UID:2904-1786536000-1786540500@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:The FDD Blindspot: Why 57% of Your Deals Die in Silence
DESCRIPTION:A Gerson Advisory Services Franchise Sales Mastery Series webinar examining why the FDD disclosure stage is the largest — and most invisible — drop-off point in the franchise development funnel. Covers how technology is solving franchise development’s most expensive mid-funnel problem\, what it means for pipeline\, candidate quality\, and lifetime value. 60 minutes plus 15-minute live Q&A. Free with replay sent to all registrants. Designed for franchise development professionals\, sales directors\, brokers\, and brand leadership.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/the-fdd-blindspot-why-57-of-your-deals-die-in-silence/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T150000
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UID:2988-1786024800-1786028400@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | From Playbook to Practice: How to Create Your Brand's Marketing Guidelines
DESCRIPTION:A Scorpion-hosted IFA webinar on turning franchise marketing standards into practical location-level execution. Covers prioritizing quick wins like speed-to-lead against longer-term builds\, translating playbook KPIs into franchisee-facing accountability\, and a real implementation story from Go Mini’s President Chris Walls on what changed operationally and how they earned franchisee buy-in. Speakers: Gabriella Ferrara (VP Strategic Sales\, Scorpion) and Chris Walls (President/CEO\, Go Mini’s).
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-from-playbook-to-practice-how-to-create-your-brands-marketing-guidelines/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T120000
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UID:2812-1785412800-1785416400@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | Franchisor Forum: Strategic Franchise Growth – Plan the Work / Work the Plan
DESCRIPTION:An IFA Franchisor Forum webinar focused on strategic planning and execution for franchise growth — helping franchise leaders build disciplined growth plans and drive accountability across their systems.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-franchisor-forum-strategic-franchise-growth-plan-the-work-work-the-plan/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260624T140406Z
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UID:2867-1785326400-1785330000@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:The Enviable Exit: How to Build a Franchise System Where Franchisees Exit on Their Terms
DESCRIPTION:A Franchise Consortium webinar on franchisee exit planning as a long-term system strategy — not just an end-of-tenure conversation. Covers how franchisors who help franchisees build businesses worth buying improve recruitment\, retention\, resale value\, and overall network quality. Live Q&A included. Free.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/the-enviable-exit-how-to-build-a-franchise-system-where-franchisees-exit-on-their-terms/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T133000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235225Z
CREATED:20260708T235225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T235225Z
UID:2909-1785243600-1785245400@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | Same Brand. Same System. Different Results. Why?
DESCRIPTION:An IFA webinar exploring why two franchisees in the same brand with the same training achieve dramatically different results. Kim Daly (Founder & CEO\, The Zee Suite) and Ali Kraus CFE (CMO\, Benetrends Financial) examine the two most overlooked drivers of franchise success and failure: working capital and operational execution\, with real-world examples and industry insights.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-same-brand-same-system-different-results-why/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T183639Z
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UID:2954-1784815200-1784818800@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | Gain Visibility and Spend Control Across Your Franchise Network
DESCRIPTION:A live demo webinar by Ramp for franchisors managing spend\, AP\, and reporting across a growing network of locations. Covers real-time visibility into corporate and franchisee spend\, automating expense coding and approvals across multiple entities\, multi-entity reporting\, AP and bill pay automation\, automated GL coding\, and built-in rewards that scale with network growth. Speaker: Kyle Pettit\, Principal Channel Manager\, Ramp.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-gain-visibility-and-spend-control-across-your-franchise-network/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T150000
DTSTAMP:20260622T231240Z
CREATED:20260622T231240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T231240Z
UID:2841-1784728800-1784732400@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | How Franchise Brands Can Use SEO GEO and Digital PR to Drive Local Visibility and Revenue
DESCRIPTION:A webinar on combining SEO\, GEO\, and digital PR into a unified approach that earns AI citations and converts visibility into local revenue. Covers how Google’s AI shift has changed local franchise discovery\, how on-site content\, off-site authority and reviews feed AI ranking\, location-level signals for AI-generated answers\, and how to measure AI search performance. Speakers: Josh Allen and Michele Crowley (Location3).
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-how-franchise-brands-can-use-seo-geo-and-digital-pr-to-drive-local-visibility-and-revenue/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTSTAMP:20260622T234202Z
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UID:2854-1784678400-1784764799@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Margins Under Attack: How Smart Multi-Unit Operators Control Costs Without Cutting Corners
DESCRIPTION:A free AFA webinar providing concrete frameworks to protect profitability as costs rise — covering food cost\, labor\, and overhead management without hurting the customer experience. Part of the Multi-Unit Franchisee Success Series.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/margins-under-attack-how-smart-multi-unit-operators-control-costs-without-cutting-corners/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T150000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235224Z
CREATED:20260409T031030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T235224Z
UID:2643-1784642400-1784646000@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | The Psychology of Franchise Sales: Understanding How Candidates Decide
DESCRIPTION:A webinar hosted by FranNet CEO Jania Bailey and franchise industry experts exploring the psychological obstacles that cause franchise candidate hesitation — including fear\, risk aversion\, and analysis paralysis. Covers understanding intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivations\, reading verbal and non-verbal cues that reveal psychological barriers\, and determining when a candidate is emotionally ready to commit.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-the-psychology-of-franchise-sales-understanding-how-candidates-decide/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTSTAMP:20260622T234202Z
CREATED:20260622T234202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T234202Z
UID:2857-1784592000-1784678399@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Information Webinar: Franchisor Partnership
DESCRIPTION:A free AFA information webinar presenting four partnership models for franchise systems of different sizes\, structures\, and needs. Covers how AFA works with franchisors to elevate franchisee networks through tailored training and support solutions.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/information-webinar-franchisor-partnership/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260622T232037Z
CREATED:20260622T231240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T232037Z
UID:2842-1784203200-1784206800@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:The Great White North Growth Strategy: A Legal and Strategic Playbook for U.S. Franchisors Expanding into Canada
DESCRIPTION:A cross-border counsel briefing on the legal and strategic requirements for U.S. franchisors entering Canada. Covers provincial disclosure laws\, Canada’s separate trademark regime\, Quebec’s French-language rules\, and structural decisions that determine long-term growth success in the Canadian market. Hosted by Gerson Advisory Services. Free with live Q&A included.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/the-great-white-north-growth-strategy-a-legal-and-strategic-playbook-for-u-s-franchisors-expanding-into-canada/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260628T232040Z
CREATED:20260429T230438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T232040Z
UID:2684-1784124000-1784127600@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | Closing the Franchise Gap in the Age of AI Search: Why Local Social Is Where HQ and Franchisees Meet
DESCRIPTION:Every franchise brand lives with the same structural tension — HQ controls the strategy\, franchisees run the locations. In the age of AI search\, that gap has become a visibility problem. Local social has quietly become the layer where the franchise gap either closes or widens\, shaping both traditional local rankings and AI citation.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-closing-the-franchise-gap-in-the-age-of-ai-search-why-local-social-is-where-hq-and-franchisees-meet/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T133000
DTSTAMP:20260622T231240Z
CREATED:20260622T231240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T231240Z
UID:2840-1783429200-1783431000@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | Behind the Brand: How Leading Franchise Systems Turn Customer Feedback Into Growth
DESCRIPTION:A Lunch & Learn webinar by Listen360 exploring how leading franchise brands transform customer feedback into measurable business results. Covers using customer insights to strengthen brand consistency\, improve customer experiences\, increase online reviews\, and drive long-term retention — with real-world examples at both corporate and franchisee levels. Speaker: Latricia Hapeman\, Strategic Account Executive\, Listen360.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-behind-the-brand-how-leading-franchise-systems-turn-customer-feedback-into-growth/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T150000
DTSTAMP:20260622T234814Z
CREATED:20260622T234202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T234814Z
UID:2856-1782914400-1782918000@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Information Webinar: Unit Management Basics
DESCRIPTION:A free 60-minute AFA information webinar covering the MANAGE program\, which teaches new single-unit franchisees\, unit managers and assistant managers the leadership and management skills to lead a business unit successfully.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/information-webinar-unit-management-basics/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230948Z
CREATED:20260429T230948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T230948Z
UID:2692-1782396000-1782399600@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | Network. Engage. Grow.: IFA Regional Events & Mentorship
DESCRIPTION:An overview of how IFA works to Protect\, Enhance\, and Promote the franchise community. Covers member programs\, IFA Academy\, Regional Franchising Networks (FBN & WFN)\, and the IFA Mentor Program (Franship). Ideal for new and longtime IFA members.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-network-engage-grow-ifa-regional-events-mentorship/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T004252Z
CREATED:20260616T004252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T004252Z
UID:2811-1782388800-1782392400@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | Franchisor Forum presents – Leading Through Uncertainty: How Franchise Leaders Shape Resilience Growth and Policy
DESCRIPTION:An IFA Franchisor Forum webinar exploring how franchise leaders can shape resilience and drive growth while navigating an uncertain policy and economic environment.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-franchisor-forum-presents-leading-through-uncertainty-how-franchise-leaders-shape-resilience-growth-and-policy/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTSTAMP:20260622T234144Z
CREATED:20260622T234144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T234144Z
UID:2851-1782259200-1782345599@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:How to Build a Culture of Accountability in Your Franchise Units
DESCRIPTION:A free AFA webinar tackling how to hold teams accountable when the owner is not present. Covers setting clear expectations\, using scorecards and performance tools\, and creating a self-correcting team culture. Part of the Multi-Unit Franchisee Success Series.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/how-to-build-a-culture-of-accountability-in-your-franchise-units/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260622T231240Z
CREATED:20260622T231240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T231240Z
UID:2839-1782223200-1782226800@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | American Franchise Act Update & IFA26 Advocacy Summit
DESCRIPTION:An exclusive IFA member briefing on the American Franchise Act covering its current status\, key opportunities and challenges ahead\, where member engagement can make the greatest impact\, and what to expect at the IFA Advocacy Summit. Speakers: Mike Layman (Chief Advocacy Officer\, IFA) and Jeff Hanscom (Senior VP of State and Local Government Relations\, IFA).
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-american-franchise-act-update-ifa26-advocacy-summit/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T133000
DTSTAMP:20260608T232359Z
CREATED:20260608T232359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T232359Z
UID:2805-1782219600-1782221400@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | When Every Franchisee Has AI: The New Role of Brand HQ in Driving Performance
DESCRIPTION:A Lunch N Learn exploring how leading franchise brands are rethinking the HQ-franchisee relationship in the AI era. Covers operationalizing data across the network for faster decisions\, how AI is changing brand coaching and communication with operators\, and the next generation of franchise performance management. Speaker: Gary Liskovich\, Co-founder & CEO of Harmonyze.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-when-every-franchisee-has-ai-the-new-role-of-brand-hq-in-driving-performance/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T232359Z
CREATED:20260608T232359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T232359Z
UID:2804-1781787600-1781791200@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | Private Equity Readiness for Franchising – Quality of Earnings + Value Creation Levers
DESCRIPTION:A panel webinar on what it means to be PE-ready as a franchise brand. Covers validating financial performance\, normalizing earnings\, identifying key risks and opportunities\, and value creation levers that drive premium valuations. Topics include unit economics optimization\, operational efficiency\, franchise development acceleration\, and brand positioning. Speakers include Devon Rinker (Blackstone)\, Blake Lantero (Uncommon Equity)\, Jonathan Marlow (New Mountain Capital)\, and Kim Gubera (PIRTEK USA). Moderated by Michael Iannuzzi (Citrin Cooperman).
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-private-equity-readiness-for-franchising-quality-of-earnings-value-creation-levers/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T000944Z
CREATED:20260511T235643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T000944Z
UID:2746-1781704800-1781708400@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:The Playbook for Turning Top-Line Growth Into Bottom-Line Results
DESCRIPTION:A Gerson Advisory Services webinar providing franchise executives with a practical framework for converting revenue growth into sustainable profitability — covering unit economics cost management franchisee performance and operational leverage.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/the-playbook-for-turning-top-line-growth-into-bottom-line-results/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T133000
DTSTAMP:20260512T000837Z
CREATED:20260511T235643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T000837Z
UID:2743-1781614800-1781616600@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | Territory Mapping: The New Era of Franchise Growth
DESCRIPTION:An IFA webinar on how modern territory mapping tools and data-driven approaches are reshaping franchise expansion strategy — helping franchisors define protect and optimize territories for sustainable unit-level growth.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-territory-mapping-the-new-era-of-franchise-growth/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T130000
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SUMMARY:Why AI Won't Recommend Your Franchise Network
DESCRIPTION:A Gerson Advisory Services webinar exploring why most franchise networks are invisible to AI recommendation engines — and what franchisors must change in their digital presence operations and data infrastructure to become AI-recommended brands.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/why-ai-wont-recommend-your-franchise-network/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR | The Trust Economy: How Franchise Brands Are Winning (and Losing) Customers in the New Visibility Era
DESCRIPTION:An IFA webinar exploring how franchise brands build and lose customer trust in the new visibility era — where AI search and local digital presence determine whether a brand is recommended or overlooked.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-the-trust-economy-how-franchise-brands-are-winning-and-losing-customers-in-the-new-visibility-era/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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