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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:Funding the Franchisee: The Missing Link in Franchise Sales
DESCRIPTION:A Franchise Consortium live event and streamed webinar on franchise funding strategy. Franchise Consortium founder sits down with Benetrends CEO Rocco Fiorentino and VP Anthony Byrd to address why funding is the one piece of the franchise sales process that nobody owns — and how to fix it. Available in-person at Fogo de Chão San Antonio Riverwalk or streamed live. Free.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/funding-the-franchisee-the-missing-link-in-franchise-sales/
LOCATION:Fogo de Chão San Antonio Riverwalk\, 849 E Commerce St #393\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, USA
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SUMMARY:NY–NJ Franchise Trade Show & Money Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join the region’s largest franchise marketplace at the NY/NJ Franchise Trade Show & Money Expo hosted at the American Dream on September 12-13 2026. Designed for the New York/New Jersey corridor\, this show features premiere franchise brands\, investor-ready opportunities\, educational tracks on growth strategy\, and on-site financing solutions — making it the go-to sh ow for serious franchise seekers in the northeast.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/ny-nj-franchise-trade-show-money-expo-2/
CATEGORIES:Trade Show
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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)
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Unlocking Franchise Growth: From 'Rogue Local' to Seamless Brand Compliance and Structure
DESCRIPTION:A Constant Contact webinar with Dave Charest and Matthew Montoya on how leading franchise brands maintain consistency across every location without limiting local marketing. Covers establishing brand guardrails without stifling local creativity\, deploying locked pre-approved templates\, streamlining local outreach with automated approvals\, and leveraging network-wide insights to improve performance and adoption.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-unlocking-franchise-growth-from-rogue-local-to-seamless-brand-compliance-and-structure/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T160000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Training
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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/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar | The Consultant-Franchisor Partnership: What Drives Mutual Success
DESCRIPTION:A FranNet-hosted IFA webinar with Jania Bailey CFE and franchise industry experts on optimizing communication and collaboration between franchise consultants and franchisors. Covers sharing clear brand information\, identifying consultant questions that signal a need for support\, and determining whether a joint strategy is effectively serving the client and growing the system. Earns 1 CFE IFA LIVE credit.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-the-consultant-franchisor-partnership-what-drives-mutual-success/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Franchisor Forum: Discovery Day Success
DESCRIPTION:An IFA Franchisor Forum webinar on designing and executing high-impact Discovery Days that convert qualified candidates into committed franchisees — covering preparation candidate experience and follow-through strategies.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/webinar-franchisor-forum-discovery-day-success/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
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SUMMARY:Detroit Franchise Trade Show & Money Expo
DESCRIPTION:Attend the Detroit Franchise Trade Show & Money Expo at the Oakland Expo Center in Waterford\, Michigan on September 26-27 2026. This regional powerhouse connects you with multi-brand franchisors\, capital partners\, and franchise development experts. Whether you’re evaluating your first franchise or expanding a multi-unit portfolio\, you’ll explore live exhibits\, insightful sessions\, and funding options under one roof.
URL:https://gersonadvisoryservices.com/event/detroit-franchise-trade-show-money-expo/
LOCATION:Oakland Expo Center\, Detroit\, Michigan\, USA
CATEGORIES:Trade Show
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