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SUMMARY:IFA Foundations of Franchising – June 2026
DESCRIPTION:IFA’s flagship online educational program covering the fundamentals of franchising. Earns 52 Core CFE Credits. Runs June 1 – July 12\, 2026.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/ifa-foundations-of-franchising-june-2026/
CATEGORIES:CFE,Education,foundations,franchising,IFA,online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T120000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T140000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260702T100000
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SUMMARY:Japan Int'l Franchise Show Osaka 2026
DESCRIPTION:Japan Int’l Franchise Show Osaka 2026 brings one of the country’s largest franchise exhibitions to western Japan. Hosted at INTEX Osaka\, it showcases services and products for aging society needs\, home food\, product deliveries and more\, drawing distributors\, investors and franchisers seeking to expand into the Japanese market.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/japan-intl-franchise-show-osaka-2026/
LOCATION:INTEX Osaka\, 1-5-102 Nanko-Kita\, Suminoe-ku\, Osaka\, Osaka\, 559-0034\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Trade Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T133000
DTSTAMP:20260622T231240Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTSTAMP:20251228T233104Z
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SUMMARY:JIB-NFA Franchise Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The National Jack in the Box Franchisee Association (JIB‑NFA) brings Jack in the Box operators\, corporate personnel and allied partners together for networking and business development. The 2026 conference takes place July 13–17 at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort in Lahaina\, Hawaii\, featuring a golf tournament\, general sessions\, receptions and a tradeshow.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/jib-nfa-franchise-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Maui Resort\, 200 Nohea Kai Drive\, Lahaina\, HI\, 96761\, USA
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260628T232040Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T113000
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UID:2575-1784201400-1784205900@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Networking | Franchise Community Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Recurring virtual roundtable offering franchise professionals a space to collaborate\, share strategies\, and strengthen relationships. Led by Chair Emily Estes and Co-Chair Evan Hackel.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/virtual-networking-franchise-community-roundtable-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T173000
DTSTAMP:20260531T215925Z
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UID:2792-1784217600-1784223000@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Summer Learning Series: Field Support that Drives Franchisee Results
DESCRIPTION:An IFA Summer Learning Series session focused on redefining the Franchise Business Consultant role as a performance engine rather than relationship management. Covers establishing clear KPIs and accountability systems for field support teams and developing coaching skills that drive measurable franchisee results. Speaker: Greg Nathan CFE\, Founder & Director of Franchise Relationships Institute.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/summer-learning-series-field-support-that-drives-franchisee-results/
CATEGORIES:Training
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T150000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235224Z
CREATED:20260409T031030Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTSTAMP:20260622T234202Z
CREATED: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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235224Z
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UID:2906-1784736000-1784739600@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:CFE KnowHow: Get the Most from Your CFE Journey
DESCRIPTION:An IFA session designed to help CFE candidates navigate the program with confidence. Covers the CFE program structure\, core and live credit categories\, how to earn credits through IFA Academy and live learning\, tracking progress\, and upcoming learning opportunities. Includes a live Q&A with the CFE team.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/cfe-knowhow-get-the-most-from-your-cfe-journey/
CATEGORIES:Training
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T180000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235224Z
CREATED:20260708T235224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T235224Z
UID:2907-1784822400-1784829600@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:WFN MSN/MKE July Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:The IFA Women’s Franchise Network Madison/Milwaukee inaugural Milwaukee-area meet-up. Open to franchisors\, franchisees\, franchise suppliers and entrepreneurial-minded individuals. Features collaboration\, beverages\, snacks\, and challenge tables. Hosted by Meg Schmitz (Milwaukee) and Karen Wenning (Madison).
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/wfn-msn-mke-july-meet-up/
LOCATION:Raised Grain Brewing Co.\, 1725 Dolphin Dr\, Ste B\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, USA
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235224Z
CREATED:20260708T235224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T235224Z
UID:2908-1784826000-1784833200@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:WFN Philly IFA Summer Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A Philadelphia chapter IFA Women’s Franchise Network summer gathering focused on the multi-unit franchisee experience. Features a panel of three successful multi-unit franchisees in a candid discussion covering what franchisees need from franchisors\, what strong franchisor support looks like\, how franchisees build and lead teams\, and lessons learned while growing within a system. Moderated by Andrea Stahl (Aqua Tots)\, Jud Chong (Primo Hoagies)\, and Kim Wright (Nothing Bundt Cakes).
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/wfn-philly-ifa-summer-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260624T140406Z
CREATED:20260624T140406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T140406Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T190000
DTSTAMP:20260628T234130Z
CREATED:20260628T234130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T234130Z
UID:2877-1785340800-1785351600@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:VetFran Birthday Celebration: Celebrating 35 Years of VetFran
DESCRIPTION:An evening celebration marking 35 years of IFA’s VetFran program. Features real stories from veteran franchisees\, insights on why franchising is a strong fit for veterans and military spouses\, and networking with franchise leaders and fellow veterans. Held at Hotel Indigo Austin.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/vetfran-birthday-celebration-celebrating-35-years-of-vetfran/
LOCATION:Hotel Indigo Austin\, Austin\, TX\, USA
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTSTAMP:20260628T233943Z
CREATED:20260628T233943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T233943Z
UID:2874-1785369600-1785628799@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:The Franchisor Journey | Liniger Center on Franchising
DESCRIPTION:A three-day workshop examining each stage a franchisor must navigate as it develops a valued brand\, powerful network\, and loyal customer base. Covers challenges\, strategies\, and models that support a successful franchisor journey — including transitions between growth stages\, role differences between franchisors and franchisees\, and frameworks for healthy franchisee relationships.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/the-franchisor-journey-liniger-center-on-franchising/
LOCATION:University of Denver – Daniels College of Business\, 2130 S High St\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, USA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T004252Z
CREATED:20260616T004252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T004252Z
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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