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SUMMARY:IFA Foundations of Franchising – August 2026
DESCRIPTION:IFA’s flagship online educational program covering the fundamentals of franchising. Earns 52 Core CFE Credits. Runs August 8 – September 13\, 2026.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/ifa-foundations-of-franchising-august-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual (Online Webinar)
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SUMMARY:AUGUST 2026: Change: How to Turn Uncertainty into Opportunity™ Accelerator: Leading Through Change & Growth
DESCRIPTION:A three-week cohort-based Executive Leadership Journey for franchise leaders navigating change\, growth\, and operational complexity. Built on FranklinCovey’s proven leadership frameworks\, the program combines self-paced IFA Academy learning with three live virtual Power Huddle sessions (August 12\, 19\, and 26). Covers building resilience\, aligning teams around change\, communicating change with clarity\, and strengthening a culture of continuous improvement. Earns 2.5 CFE Education plus 3 CFE Live credits.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/august-2026-change-how-to-turn-uncertainty-into-opportunity-accelerator-leading-through-change-growth/
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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: 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/
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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: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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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/
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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: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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