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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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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/
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T163000
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
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SUMMARY:Unit Management Fall Training – MANAGE
DESCRIPTION:A 4-week AFA guided cohort program helping new and single-unit franchisees\, unit managers\, and assistant managers become successful leaders and managers of franchise stores. Covers leading with confidence\, building and retaining a great team\, growing sales year over year\, and managing controllable costs to optimize profits. Cohort starts October 14\, 2026.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/unit-management-fall-training-manage/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Your Membership at Work: The IFA Foundation
DESCRIPTION:An IFA member orientation webinar hosted by Sydni Konohia and Zack Kirshner covering how IFA Protects\, Enhances\, and Promotes the franchise community. Includes an IFA Academy live demo from Lea Simmons and a spotlight on the IFA Foundation with Jillian Scott\, Tara McKeon\, and Wendy Kunz highlighting programs designed to strengthen and advance the franchise community.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-your-membership-at-work-the-ifa-foundation/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
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SUMMARY:Building a Business Worth Selling: How to Build a Business You Can Sell or Hand Down
DESCRIPTION:A free AFA webinar on understanding what a franchise business is actually worth today and turning what has been built into a real asset that can be sold\, passed down\, or stepped back from. Part of the Multi-Unit Franchisee Success Series.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/building-a-business-worth-selling-how-to-build-a-business-you-can-sell-or-hand-down/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T123000
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SUMMARY:The Fastlane FTC Case: Who Is Responsible for the Franchise Sales Pitch?
DESCRIPTION:A Franchise-Info webinar examining the FTC’s complaint against Premier Franchising Group and Franchise Fastlane\, where over 200 buyers paid $49\,500 or more in initial fees based on claims of profitability with no experience required and less than 15 hours of work per week. The companies settled for a combined $1.85 million. Covers how franchisors can monitor outsourced sales practices\, control earnings claims\, and prevent Franchise Rule violations before they become an FTC case.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/the-fastlane-ftc-case-who-is-responsible-for-the-franchise-sales-pitch/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Group Therapy for Zors & Zees: An Unfiltered Conversation
DESCRIPTION:An IFA webinar putting a franchisee and a franchisor in the same room for an honest conversation about what each side actually wants\, what they’re afraid to ask\, and the hot takes typically left unsaid. Topics include royalties and how they’re used\, tech mandates\, and whether AI will fix anything or add complexity. Erik Van Horn (Co-founder\, Front Street Equity Partners) takes the franchisee chair; Dan Claps (CEO\, Voda Cleaning and Franchise Playbook) takes the franchisor chair. Includes anonymous audience Q&A.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-group-therapy-for-zors-zees-an-unfiltered-conversation/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T160000
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh PA FBN Event | Managing Franchise Operational Risk
DESCRIPTION:An exclusive FBN Pittsburgh evening bringing franchise leaders together to tackle operational risk — identifying\, managing\, and mitigating the risks that threaten system performance and brand integrity. Features insights from franchise insurance risk leaders and legal counsel\, peer-to-peer dialogue\, and practical strategies for immediate implementation. Includes a tour of Helltown Brewery and food from the Savor My Flavor food truck.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/pittsburgh-pa-fbn-event-managing-franchise-operational-risk/
LOCATION:Helltown Brewing\, 5578 Old William Penn Highway\, Export\, PA\, 15632\, USA
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260616T004313Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Franchisor Forum: Unifying Local & National Marketing for Better Consumer Experience that Supports Brand Voice
DESCRIPTION:An IFA Franchisor Forum webinar on turning national marketing strategy into consistent local execution. Covers designing campaigns that translate at the unit level\, equipping franchisees with the tools for consistent execution\, balancing brand control with local market flexibility\, and using data to drive smarter decisions at both national and local levels.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-franchisor-forum-unifying-local-national-marketing-for-better-consumer-experience-that-supports-brand-voice/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T160000
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SUMMARY:Franchise Expo Cincinnati 2026
DESCRIPTION:Franchise Expo Cincinnati connects entrepreneurs and prospective business owners with over 125 exhibitors. The event allows attendees to explore franchise opportunities\, meet franchisors and industry experts\, and attend seminars that provide resources and insights for franchise ownership.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/franchise-expo-cincinnati-2026/
LOCATION:Duke Energy Convention Center – Hall C\, 525 Elm Street\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, USA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
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SUMMARY:Dallas Franchise Trade Show & Money Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Dallas Franchise Trade Show & Money Expo takes place October 24-25 2026 at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas near Dallas\, Texas. With its central location for south-central U.S. markets\, this expo brings together national franchisors\, private equity-backed concepts\, real-estate experts and franchise lawyers — making it a must-attend for buyers and sellers alike.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/dallas-franchise-trade-show-money-expo-2/
LOCATION:Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas\, 500 W Las Colinas Blvd\, Irving\, TX\, 75039\, USA
CATEGORIES:Trade Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T133000
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Off the Hamster Wheel: Building a Franchise Marketing Strategy Your Whole Team Will Run With
DESCRIPTION:An IFA webinar on building a franchise marketing strategy in weeks — not months — that marketing\, sales\, finance\, and leadership all believe in and execute together. Covers why most franchise marketing teams are stuck running harder for the same results\, the Briefing Not the Brief approach for kicking off strategy with team buy-in\, and a one-page guide for immediate use. Speakers: Greg Morrell (CEO\, Tidehouse) and Juliet DiIorio (Chief Marketing & Growth Officer\, Senior Helpers).
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-off-the-hamster-wheel-building-a-franchise-marketing-strategy-your-whole-team-will-run-with/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTSTAMP:20260106T222044Z
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UID:2187-1793145600-1793404799@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:FBR Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The FBR Summit returns to Austin October 28–30\, 2026. This intensive event is designed for franchise operations leaders and their teams\, providing hands-on strategies to improve franchisee success. Attendees work through their biggest operational challenges in collaborative sessions and leave with practical tools to implement immediately.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/fbr-summit-2026/
LOCATION:TBA (Austin)\, Austin\, TX\, USA
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T150000
DTSTAMP:20261016T201325Z
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UID:3357-1793196000-1793199600@gersonadvisoryservices.com
SUMMARY:Webinar | Understanding What Drives Profitability Differences Across Franchise Locations
DESCRIPTION:An IFA webinar digging into the financial and operational factors behind unit-level profitability and what high-performing locations do differently. Covers the cost and margin drivers that separate top performers\, how to read and compare P&Ls across locations to spot problems early\, how benchmarking turns network data into actionable franchisee coaching\, and practical strategies to improve profitability one location at a time. Built for franchise leaders in operations\, finance\, and franchisee support.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-understanding-what-drives-profitability-differences-across-franchise-locations/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20251202T033112Z
CREATED:20251202T031947Z
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles/Pasadena Franchise Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Los Angeles Pasadena Franchise Show is a two day event where top franchise brands meet motivated future owners. Attendees get one on one conversations with franchisors and seminars that break down the realities of buying and building.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/los-angeles-pasadena-franchise-show-2026/
LOCATION:Pasadena Convention Center\, 300 East Green Street\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, USA
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