Top CEOs Talk Trends, Strategy, and Solutions: State of Affairs in Franchising

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Get answers to your big challenges from some of the industry’s top bosses. At IFA’s Legal Symposium, a panel of CEOs will discuss current key issues and challenges for successful franchise operations in 2024.

Look for best practices and creative approaches to addressing everything from new policies and standards, labor shortages and the ever-changing employment-related laws. The panel will also touch on supply chain disruptions, ever-changing priorities, and franchise relationship issues.

Here’s what the CEOs on stage are going to talk about:

Adapting to Changes in Technology
AI is the new blockchain, which is the new cloud. Find out how to sidestep the buzzwords and understand how technology can really help.

Supporting Franchisee Sales
Hear what’s working when it comes to elevating unit-level success and boosting bottom lines across the board.

Maintaining Healthy Franchisee Relationships
What’s the easiest way to build bridges, not walls? Get to the bottom of working with everyone, even when times get tough.

Preparing for a New Presidential Administration
What are you doing to prepare for a new presidential administration? Strategize ways to leverage policy changes for your advantage.

This year’s panel includes:

  • Steve Hockett, CEO, Great Clips, Inc. & Chair, IFA Board of Directors
  • Roz Mallet, President & CEO, PhaseNext Hospitality, including Buffalo Wild Wings, Blaze Pizza, Smashburger, The Italian Kitchen, Jimmy John’s, and Dunkin’ Donuts.
  • Jon Shell, Interim President and CEO, Neighborly.
  • Led by Matt Haller, President & CEO, International Franchise Association

See it live: Attend IFA’s Legal Symposium.

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