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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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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:Franchise Expo Dallas 2026
DESCRIPTION:Franchise Expo Dallas brings together entrepreneurs\, investors and franchise brands for two days of learning\, discovery and connection. Attendees can explore more than 125 franchise opportunities across a variety of industries\, meet franchisors and industry experts\, and attend educational sessions and workshops about franchise ownership.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/franchise-expo-dallas-2026/
LOCATION:Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas\, 500 W Las Colinas Blvd\, Irving\, TX\, 75039\, USA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
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SUMMARY:Toronto Fall Franchise Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Toronto Fall Franchise Show is a two day event focused on buyers looking for real conversations with franchise brands. Attendees meet franchisors directly and get targeted seminars that cover funding\, operations and long term success.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/toronto-fall-franchise-show-2026/
LOCATION:The International Centre\, 6900 Airport Road\, Mississauga\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T133000
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SUMMARY:Webinar | When Crisis Hits: Managing Disruption Risk and Regulatory Scrutiny in Franchise Systems
DESCRIPTION:An IFA webinar exploring practical strategies for preparing and responding to franchise crisis events — from food safety incidents and product-related risks to supply chain challenges\, geopolitical developments\, and evolving regulatory demands. Covers managing investigations and litigation\, protecting brand reputation\, and maintaining business continuity. Speakers: Mo Alturk\, Kyle Lennox\, Marcella Ducca\, and Laura Sixkiller (all Shareholders\, Greenberg Traurig).
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-when-crisis-hits-managing-disruption-risk-and-regulatory-scrutiny-in-franchise-systems/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260723T011349Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar | The Consultant-Franchisor Partnership: What Drives Mutual Success
DESCRIPTION:A FranNet-hosted IFA webinar with Jania Bailey CFE and franchise industry experts on optimizing communication and collaboration between franchise consultants and franchisors. Covers sharing clear brand information\, identifying consultant questions that signal a need for support\, and determining whether a joint strategy is effectively serving the client and growing the system. Earns 1 CFE IFA LIVE credit.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-the-consultant-franchisor-partnership-what-drives-mutual-success/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
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SUMMARY:Springboard Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Conference designed for emerging and re-emerging franchise brands\, offering education\, leadership development\, and peer networking.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/springboard-conference-2026/
LOCATION:TBA Fort Worth\, Fort Worth\, TX\, USA
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260908T024100Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Hands On Lab: Building Advanced AI Workflows
DESCRIPTION:An IFA hands-on webinar where three real AI workflows are built live on screen: an agent that reads Slack and email to create an evening digest\, an agent committee that acts as a sounding board for franchisor-franchisee conversations\, and a unit health dashboard built three ways (entry-level\, mid-tier\, and advanced). Covers connectors\, skills\, and agents in plain language\, plus permissions\, data access\, governance\, accuracy\, and the actual cost of running agents at scale. Speakers: Tushar Mishra (CEO) and Adrian Reiter (Head of Finance & Operations)\, both of Delightree.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-hands-on-lab-building-advanced-ai-workflows/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T184403Z
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SUMMARY:Houston TX FBN Event | AI in Franchising: What's Working? What's Not?
DESCRIPTION:A Houston Franchise Business Network interactive roundtable at The Ismaili Center Houston exploring how AI is being deployed across the franchise sector — where it creates genuine value\, what its limitations are\, and how it may influence future relationships between brands\, operators\, employees\, and customers. Open to franchisors\, franchisees\, suppliers\, advisors\, and investors. Coffee and light refreshments provided. Speaker: William Sentell CFE\, Partner\, Akerman LLP.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/houston-tx-fbn-event-ai-in-franchising-whats-working-whats-not/
LOCATION:The Ismaili Center Houston\, 2323 Allen Pkwy\, Houston\, TX\, 77019\, USA
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260809T222749Z
CREATED:20260616T004313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T222749Z
UID:2818-1790251200-1790254800@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | Franchisor Forum: Discovery Day Success
DESCRIPTION:An IFA Franchisor Forum webinar on designing and executing high-impact Discovery Days that convert qualified candidates into committed franchisees — covering preparation candidate experience and follow-through strategies.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-franchisor-forum-discovery-day-success/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20251024T031243Z
CREATED:20251024T031243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T031243Z
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SUMMARY:2026 IFA World Franchise Show
DESCRIPTION:IFA World Franchise Show 2026\, bringing together hundreds of franchise opportunities and resources with masterclasses\, panel discussions and networking.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/2026-ifa-world-franchise-show/
LOCATION:Greater Ft. Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center\, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33316\, USA
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20251120T030431Z
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SUMMARY:Detroit Franchise Trade Show & Money Expo
DESCRIPTION:Attend the Detroit Franchise Trade Show & Money Expo at the Oakland Expo Center in Waterford\, Michigan on September 26-27 2026. This regional powerhouse connects you with multi-brand franchisors\, capital partners\, and franchise development experts. Whether you’re evaluating your first franchise or expanding a multi-unit portfolio\, you’ll explore live exhibits\, insightful sessions\, and funding options under one roof.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/detroit-franchise-trade-show-money-expo/
LOCATION:Oakland Expo Center\, Detroit\, Michigan\, USA
CATEGORIES:Trade Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T000000
DTSTAMP:20260213T023820Z
CREATED:20260213T022005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T023820Z
UID:2449-1790380800-1790640000@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Transworld Master License Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:United Franchise Group’s Master License Summit in Istanbul brings together Transworld master licensees for multi-day sessions focused on collaboration\, sharing best practices and connecting. Attendees will experience dynamic speakers\, breakout sessions and networking opportunities.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/transworld-master-license-summit-2026/
LOCATION:TBA Istanbul\, Istanbul\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Summit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20251020T005626Z
CREATED:20251020T005626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T005626Z
UID:1454-1790553600-1790812799@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:IFPG Retreat 2026
DESCRIPTION:IFPG’s signature networking retreat offers education and networking opportunities for franchise professionals.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/ifpg-retreat-2026/
LOCATION:Diplomat Hollywood Beach Resort\, 3555 South Ocean Drive\, Hollywood\, FL\, 33019\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T133000
DTSTAMP:20260908T024100Z
CREATED:20260908T024100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T024100Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Beyond Prompts: How to Avoid "Faster Mediocrity" with AI
DESCRIPTION:An IFA webinar challenging the idea that better prompt engineering alone creates meaningful competitive advantage. Introduces the 4 Cs framework — CRM\, content\, channels\, and customers — to transform creativity into a repeatable system that moves from insight to execution. Covers PhD-level questioning techniques for deeper analysis\, building proprietary data puddles from unique internal information\, and scaling meaningful innovation without scaling mediocrity. Speaker: Jack Hom\, Commercial Director Franchise\, ActiveCampaign.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-beyond-prompts-how-to-avoid-faster-mediocrity-with-ai/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T133000
DTSTAMP:20260830T182834Z
CREATED:20260830T182834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T182834Z
UID:3111-1790773200-1790775000@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | How AI Can Help Franchisors Grow Faster Reduce Costs & Improve ROI
DESCRIPTION:A practical webinar exploring nine ways franchisors can use AI today to generate measurable ROI. Covers empowering franchisees with 24/7 self-service support\, field operations intelligence\, demand prediction and staffing optimization\, AI voice technology for lead capture\, multilingual customer support\, franchisee growth and recruitment\, network-wide operational visibility\, omnichannel upselling\, and replicating top-performing location best practices. Speakers: Kishore Pal\, Santosh Addagulla\, and Phani Kumar (AI Franchisor Advisory).
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-how-ai-can-help-franchisors-grow-faster-reduce-costs-improve-roi/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20251202T033151Z
CREATED:20251202T031947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T033151Z
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia Franchise Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Philadelphia Franchise Show is a two day event that connects serious buyers with proven franchise brands. Visitors get direct access to franchisors and practical sessions that explain funding\, operations and long term growth.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/philadelphia-franchise-show-2026/
LOCATION:Greater Philadelphia Expo Center\, 100 Station Avenue\, Oaks\, PA\, 19456\, USA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20251202T033648Z
CREATED:20251202T033249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T033648Z
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SUMMARY:Calgary Franchise Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Calgary Franchise Show is a two day event for future owners who want clear\, candid insight before committing. Guests connect with franchisors\, compare concepts and sit in on seminars that break down the realities of buying in.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/calgary-franchise-show-2026/
LOCATION:BMO Centre – Hall D\, 1912 Flores LaDue Parade SE\, Calgary\, AB\, T2G 2W1\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTSTAMP:20260809T225158Z
CREATED:20260809T225158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T225158Z
UID:3045-1791072000-1791331199@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Fast Casual Executive Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The premier gathering for top-level restaurant executives to innovate\, connect\, and elevate their brands. For more than 20 years\, the Summit has brought together the industry’s brightest minds to explore emerging trends\, tackle challenges\, and transform ideas into actionable strategies through interactive sessions and networking opportunities.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/fast-casual-executive-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Loews Arlington Hotel\, 888 Nolan Ryan Expressway\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, USA
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20260409T032416Z
CREATED:20260409T031223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T032416Z
UID:2649-1791158400-1794787199@gersonadvisoryservices.com
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)
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTSTAMP:20260809T224834Z
CREATED:20260809T224834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T224834Z
UID:3038-1791244800-1791417599@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:The Restaurant Catering Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A two-day workshop where restaurant operators and catering experts meet for practical strategies\, proven tactics\, and actionable insights designed to help brands launch\, grow\, or optimize a more profitable catering business.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/the-restaurant-catering-workshop/
LOCATION:Loews Arlington Hotel\, 888 Nolan Ryan Expressway\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, USA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTSTAMP:20251103T212021Z
CREATED:20251022T030037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T212021Z
UID:1487-1791244800-1791503999@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Franchise Leadership & Development Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Franchise Leadership & Development Conference focuses on leadership and development strategies for franchising\, featuring speakers and networking sessions for franchise leaders.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/franchise-leadership-development-conference-2026/
LOCATION:InterContinental Buckhead Hotel\, 3315 Peachtree Rd NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30326\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTSTAMP:20260106T223743Z
CREATED:20260106T222044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223743Z
UID:2188-1791244800-1791503999@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:BoxDrop National Sales Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:BoxDrop’s National Sales Conference\, held October 6–8\, 2026 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center\, brings together more than 400 franchise owners and team members for three days of learning\, networking and marketing training. The conference features inspirational speakers\, breakout sessions and opportunities to connect with peers to share stories and fuel growth.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/boxdrop-national-sales-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Myrtle Beach Convention Center\, 2101 North Oak Street\, Myrtle Beach\, SC\, 29577\, USA
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T133000
DTSTAMP:20260908T024100Z
CREATED:20260908T024100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T024100Z
UID:3192-1791291600-1791293400@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | Franchise Advertising on Demand: Why Local Ordering Beats the Old Playbook
DESCRIPTION:An IFA webinar introducing Simpli.Hub and the concept of treating local franchise advertising like an on-demand order — corporate sets guardrails and approves creative\, and local teams launch a ready-to-go campaign in minutes. Covers how co-op funds\, MDF\, and local ad budgets can stop sitting unspent or drifting off-brand\, and how franchise brands are closing the gap between local ad spend and local results. Speaker: Amanda Shelton\, VP of Product\, Simpli.Fi.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-franchise-advertising-on-demand-why-local-ordering-beats-the-old-playbook/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20260723T011349Z
CREATED:20260723T011349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T011349Z
UID:2963-1791331200-1791590399@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Business Beyond the Battlefield Conference
DESCRIPTION:An IFA conference supporting veterans in achieving business ownership through franchising. Designed to help military veterans navigate the transition from service to entrepreneurship and the American dream of business ownership.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/business-beyond-the-battlefield-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T173000
DTSTAMP:20260826T041000Z
CREATED:20260826T041000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T041000Z
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SUMMARY:October 2026: Vision to Execution: The Leadership Journey
DESCRIPTION:A three-week cohort-based IFA Executive Leadership Journey built around the Everything DiSC® Work of Leaders model. Participants complete a personalized leadership assessment before the program begins and use their individual results across three live Power Huddles (October 7\, 14\, and 21\, 4:30–5:30 PM ET) to understand their natural leadership style\, explore how they approach Vision\, Alignment\, and Execution\, and develop practical strategies for leading with greater impact.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/october-2026-vision-to-execution-the-leadership-journey/
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260809T222709Z
CREATED:20260616T004313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T222709Z
UID:2817-1791460800-1791464400@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | Franchisor Forum: Coaching vs Compliance
DESCRIPTION:An IFA Franchisor Forum webinar examining the distinction between coaching and compliance in franchise field support — and how franchise leaders can build cultures that drive performance through development rather than enforcement.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-franchisor-forum-coaching-vs-compliance/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20251120T030657Z
CREATED:20251120T030020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T030657Z
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SUMMARY:Denver Franchise Trade Show & Money Expo
DESCRIPTION:Explore the western market at the Denver Franchise Trade Show & Money Expo at the National Western Center on October 10-11 2026. Perfect for entrepreneurs eyeing expansion throughout the Mountain & Plains region\, this show offers access to high-growth franchise concepts\, franchisee success stories\, tailored workshops and capital-sourcing clinics.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/denver-franchise-trade-show-money-expo/
LOCATION:National Western Center\, 5115 Race Ct\, Denver\, CO\, 80216\, USA
CATEGORIES:Trade Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T173000
DTSTAMP:20260814T024238Z
CREATED:20260814T024238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T024238Z
UID:3083-1792080000-1792085400@gersonadvisoryservices.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20251202T033515Z
CREATED:20251202T031947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T033515Z
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SUMMARY:Tampa Franchise Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Tampa Franchise Show is a two day event for anyone ready to evaluate franchise opportunities without the usual noise. Guests meet franchisors\, compare models and join straight shooting seminars on what it takes to launch successfully.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/tampa-franchise-show-2026/
LOCATION:Tampa Convention Center\, 333 S Franklin St\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, America/New_York
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