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SUMMARY:2026 CFA National Convention
DESCRIPTION:Canada’s largest franchise educational and networking event. Three days of keynotes\, CFE sessions\, roundtables\, and power sessions under the theme Stronger by Design: Where Purpose Shapes Performance. Held at Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa. Featured sessions include: \nFranchise Agreement Management & Enforcement: A Business Perspective with Michael Seid and Marla Rosner (CFE Seminar\, Saturday April 18) \nFranchising in a Global Era: Why International Collaboration Matters More Than Ever with Michael Seid and international panel (Keynote\, Monday April 20) \nWhy Franchise Manuals Fail — and What Strong Systems Do Differently facilitated by Marla Rosner (Roundtable\, Sunday April 19) \nTurning Franchise Manuals into a Tool for Consistency and Performance facilitated by Marla Rosner (Roundtable\, Monday April 20)
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/2026-cfa-national-convention/
LOCATION:The Westin Ottawa\, 11 Colonel By Dr\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 9J1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Franchising After Dark – Orlando
DESCRIPTION:A Franchise Assembly pop-up dinner series event for franchise professionals in Orlando featuring candid conversations\, peer connection\, and community building in an informal setting.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/franchising-after-dark-orlando/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:The FAC Blueprint: Transforming Friction into a Competitive Advantage
DESCRIPTION:A practical strategy session for franchise executives on building high-performing Franchise Advisory Councils. Featuring John Francis (Next Level Franchising)\, moderated by Keith Gerson\, CFE. Covers FAC structure\, breaking down us-vs-them dynamics\, and turning councils into strategic assets. Complimentary; 60 minutes with Q&A. Includes a FAC Quick-Start Blueprint for attendees.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/the-fac-blueprint-transforming-friction-into-a-competitive-advantage/
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SUMMARY:Dallas TX FBN | Private Equity and Institutional Investment Strategies in Franchising – Understanding Investment\, Expansion\, and Long-Term Value Creation
DESCRIPTION:A Franchise Business Network event covering where capital is flowing in franchising today\, evaluating franchise brands for investment\, balancing growth risk and profitability\, and long-term value creation. Speakers include Josh Wall (Unleashed Brands)\, Brad Stephenson (Neighborly)\, and Patrick P. McGee (MPK Equity Partners).
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/dallas-tx-fbn-private-equity-and-institutional-investment-strategies-in-franchising-understanding-investment-expansion-and-long-term-value-creation/
LOCATION:FranFund\, 6100 Western Pl\, Ste. 1000\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76107\, USA
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