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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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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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SUMMARY:IFA Foundations of Franchising Bootcamp – November 2026
DESCRIPTION:An immersive six-week online bootcamp presented in partnership with the YUM! Center for Global Franchise Excellence at the University of Louisville. Covers the franchise model and why it sometimes fails\, interpreting and discussing the FDD\, high-functioning franchisee-franchisor relationships\, scalable HR practices\, leading franchise teams through alignment and values\, and evaluating and financing growth opportunities. Taught by industry experts.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/ifa-foundations-of-franchising-bootcamp-november-2026/
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Franchising: Albany NY Capital Region
DESCRIPTION:A Pathways to Franchising event for aspiring entrepreneurs and the curious to explore the opportunities\, resources\, and practical steps involved in starting a business or buying a franchise. Attendees can connect with experts\, ask questions\, explore their options\, and meet others considering business ownership.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/pathways-to-franchising-albany-ny-capital-region/
LOCATION:Albany Capital Center\, Albany\, NY\, USA
CATEGORIES:Other
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SUMMARY:Fall Learning Series: Digital Transformation & AI for Competitive Advantage
DESCRIPTION:An IFA Fall Learning Series session exploring how digital tools\, automation\, and AI can streamline franchise operations\, improve recruitment\, and elevate customer experience. Covers identifying high-impact opportunities and building a practical roadmap for technology adoption that supports long-term growth and competitive advantage. Earns 1.5 CFE Live Credits.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/fall-learning-series-digital-transformation-ai-for-competitive-advantage/
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Franchising Smarter: Leveraging IFA Education for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:An IFA member orientation webinar hosted by Sydni Konohia and Zack Kirshner covering how IFA Protects\, Enhances\, and Promotes the franchise community\, including member programs and an IFA Academy live demo from Lea Simmons. This month features Melissa Chang and Tiffany Brown on professional development through IFA Education\, from the Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) program to IFA webinars.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-franchising-smarter-leveraging-ifa-education-for-your-business/
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SUMMARY:Franchise Expo South 2027
DESCRIPTION:The largest franchise expo in the South\, connecting aspiring entrepreneurs with franchise brands interested in developing in the Southeast region. Features 20+ educational sessions covering franchising basics to latest trends\, plus networking with leading franchise brands and a qualified regional audience.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/franchise-expo-south-2027/
LOCATION:Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center\, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33316\, USA
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