A gathering of the franchise community like no other! Can’t wait!
Katrina Mitchell
Chief Match Maker
Chief Match Maker
It’s hard to believe another year has flown by, but here we are – gearing up for the International Franchise Association’s annual convention and expo, IFA 2023! As always, I am beyond excited to attend this event and reconnect with so many of our franchise friends in person.
One of the things I love most about IFA events is the sense of community and camaraderie that they bring. Whether you’re a seasoned franchise veteran or a new player in the game, you’ll find yourself surrounded by like-minded individuals who are all passionate about franchising.
Join me and some of our most requested speaker partners at the sessions listed below:
CFE Special Sessions: FranTogether: How to Create Healthy Franchise Relations
Saturday, 2/25/23; 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Greg Nathan, CFE, Founder, and Director, Franchise Relationships Institute (FRI)
- Along with Brian Schnell, CFE, and Evan Hackel, CFE, Greg will be sharing proven franchise relationship skills and strategies based on cutting-edge psychology, decades of real-world experience, and research from hundreds of franchise networks. If you have not done this CFE course in the past, Don’t Miss It! It’s a WOW!
CFE Special Sessions: FranTogether: How to Create Healthy Franchise Relations
Saturday, 2/25/23; 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Evan Hackel, CFE, Founder and CEO, Ingage Consulting
- Along with Brian Schnell, CFE, and Greg Nathan, CFE, Evan will be sharing proven franchise relationship skills and strategies based on cutting-edge psychology, decades of real-world experience, and research from hundreds of franchise networks. If you have not done this CFE course in the past, Don’t Miss It! It’s a WOW!
Booth #1116, Exhibit Hall
Sunday, February 26 – Wednesday, March 1
- Ford Saeks, Business Growth Expert and Founder FRANCHISE TRAINING SOLUTIONS
- Franchisee Business Growth Acceleration; Superpower Success; Remarkable Customer Engagement; Winning Workplace Strategies
- Please drop in and meet Ford, one of our most effective and in-demand Franchise Speakers! And check out his HOT new book, Accelerate: The Ultimate Guide for FRANCHISEES to Maximize Local Marketing and Boost Sales
CFE Special Sessions: Delivering Effective Field Support that Franchisees Value
Sunday, 2/26/23; 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Greg Nathan, CFE, Founder, and Director, Franchise Relationships Institute (FRI)
- This dynamic and fast-paced program is packed full of opportunities to interact and learn from other participants supported by two panels of seasoned field consultants who will be sharing their insights and tips for success. Whether you are a seasoned operations manager, field consultant, or relatively new to franchising, you will leave this session with an amazing toolkit for Effective Field Support. When Greg is facilitating, the most frequent comment is “WOW! I just wish we had more time!” If your passion is creating outstanding field support, don’t miss this one!
Thought Leadership Roundtable: [Marketing/PR] Winning Workplace Strategies
Monday, 02/27/23; 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Ford Saeks, Business Growth Expert and Founder of Franchise Training Solutions
- The Thought Leadership Roundtables are one of the highest-rated sessions by convention attendees. A robust dialogue and exchange of Winning Workplace Strategies from franchisors, franchisees, and branding experts.
Intensive Summits: [Franchisee Track] Labor Shortage & Supply Chain Trends
Wednesday, 3/1/2023; 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Join Scott Greenberg, Award Winning Franchisee and Author of The Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar
- This panel discussion will address how the labor and supply chains are constantly changing. How do you manage your franchise(s) in a changing environment?
Education Track: [Franchise Relations Track] A Franchise System’s Culture is a Difference Maker During Uncertain Economic Times
Wednesday, 3/01/23; 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Ford Saeks, Business Growth Expert and Founder of Franchise Training Solutions
- Franchisors, franchisees, and branding experts share how CULTURE in franchise systems is as important to brand success and sustainability as any other factor.
New Member Ambassador
- John Francis, or better known as “Johnny Franchise” Executive Advisor and Franchising Expert
- John has over 30 years of real-world, first-hand experience in the franchising business, having been a Franchisor, Franchisee, and Supplier, with multiple brands.
- Join John’s Mastermind Group on ZorForum for real-world insights and perspective. Designed exclusively for emerging franchise leaders on the fast track to franchise success.
Other places for us to connect…
| SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2023 |
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| Where: | 2023 Annual Leadership Conference (ALC) |
| When: | Sunday 2/26/23; 11:30 am to 3:45 pm |
| What: | Leadership Evolution: Adopting a State of Mind to Rethink, Reinvent and Stay Relevant |
| Why: | The ALC is always rated one of the favorite and most informative events of the IFA Convention. |
| How: | Sign up when you register for the convention. Space is limited so do it today! Can’t wait to see you there! |
| MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2023 |
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| Where: | Thought Leadership Roundtable |
| When: | Monday 2/27/23; 3:00 – 4:30 pm |
| Track: | Operations |
| What: | Katrina Mitchell, Chief Match Maker, of Franchise Speakers will lead a sparky discussion on… Fantastic Franchise Conventions and Meetings. |
| How: | Having facilitated this super-charged roundtable for many years, it is one of my very favorite parts of being at the IFA Convention. Listening to so many experienced, insightful, and creative franchise leaders exchange ideas on creating extraordinary convention experiences for their franchisees lights me on fire! 🙂. An added bonus? We capture the notes and share them back with the community. |
Katrina Mitchell
Chief Match Maker
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Aletha McManama
VP of Stellar Service, Operations & Fun!
Chief Match Maker
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Aletha McManama
VP of Stellar Service, Operations & Fun!
Franchise Speakers