Home Member Resource Hub Webinar Recording | Agents, AI & Acceleration: Transforming Franchise Development with Smart Integration Technology Posted October 8, 2025 Webinar Recording | Agents, AI & Acceleration: Transforming Franchise Development with Smart Integration Share View Recording View this recording for a dynamic WednesdayWise session where Jaffrey Ali, Chief AI Officer of FranConnect, explored how franchise brands are leveraging agents throughout the development process—and how AI is becoming a natural, integrated part of that journey. From lead generation to onboarding, discover how combining human expertise with intelligent automation is driving measurable success. Jaffrey shared 4–5 real-world use cases that illustrate how AI and agents are reshaping franchise management, including: • Streamlining candidate qualification and nurturing • Enhancing CRM workflows with predictive insights • Automating compliance and documentation • Improving franchisee support and engagement • Optimizing territory planning and performance tracking Whether you’re just starting to explore AI or looking to refine your strategy, this session offered actionable insights and practical examples to help you stay ahead. Speakers: Jaffrey Ali, Chief AI Officer, FranConnect Vikram Raj, SVP of Product & Solutions Engineering, FranConnect All Webinars Legal New Members Lunch 'n Learn Operations WednesdayWise Recommended for You Webinar Recording | Pre-Con Webinar: New... Jan 30, 2026 Case Study: Jamba (GoToFoods) Jan 25, 2026 Case Study: Chicken Salad Chick Jan 25, 2026 Advertisement Explore Events Webinar | AI: Not Just for Emails Anymore Technology Webinar 2026 IFA Annual Convention All Annual Convention Conference Development Finance Leadership Legal Marketing Operations Technology Multi Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC) Conference Development Industry Event Leadership Marketing Operations Technology Read More Explore Education What Is AI Technology AI Webinar Series Technology CRM: Customer Relationship Management Customer Experience Marketing Technology Read More