2026 Annual Convention Resources - International Franchise Association

2026 Convention Resources

Welcome to the 2026 IFA Convention Resources page. Below you will find links to the various papers, presentations and flyers from this event. If you have any trouble downloading a file, please contact events@franchise.org

Final Program
Speaker List 2026
2026 Exhibitor List
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General Session Presentations

General Session Key Take-Aways PDF

You Built a Franchise, Now Build a FANchise!

U.S. Economic Outlook: What to Expect for the Economy in 2026 and Beyond
Think Like a Contrarian: The Future Belongs to the Bold

Concurrent Breakout Session

Emerging Franchisor Bootcamp
Shifting Tastes: How Consumer Trends Are Redefining Franchise Success
Tech-Savvy Leadership: How Forward - Looking Franchise Executives Drive Results
The Franchise Development Strategic Growth Workshop
Value Reengineering: 1% Matters
AI & Human Co-Working: Real-Time Collaboration Between Machines and Field Teams
Beyond Feedback: Effective Communication and Franchise Advisory Councils That Work
Certified Franchise Brand Workshop
From First Touch to Final Handshake: Case Studies and Workshops in Franchise Development
The Growth Mindset- Helping Your System Sell More

Franchise Development and Operations for 0-25 Units: Building a System that Scales
Performance Based Habits to Inspire Franchise Development Sales
Resales, Transfers and Buy-Backs: When, Why and How to Act Strategically
The Automation Advantage: Reducing Manual Work and Maximizing Franchise Value
The Marketing Playbook: Unifying Local & National Marketing for a Better Customer Journey and Maximum Revenue
Data Activation: From Insights to Action Across the Franchise System
Debate: Growth Strategies: In-House vs. Fractional vs Broker vs Franchise Sales Organizations
Franchise Finance Trends-What to Watch and What to Do
Executive Briefing on Politics and Policy
P & L Matters: KPIs, FBCs and ABCs of Coaching

2026 Convention Resources

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Concurrent Breakout Session

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Learn About Franchising

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Conducting Your Research

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IFA Resources

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Events – Column 3

Getting Started

Certifications

Special Programs

Advocacy

Issues

Research

Programs – Column 1

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Programs – Col 3

Membership – Col 1

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Learn About Franchising

How to Get Started

Conducting Your Research

Finding Your Franchise

News & Media

Research

IFA Resources

Featured Resources

Events – Column 1

Events – Column 2

Events – Column 3

Getting Started

Certifications

Special Programs

Advocacy

Issues

Research

Programs – Column 1

Programs – Col 2

Programs – Col 3

Membership – Col 1

Membership – Col 2

2026 Convention Resources

2026 Convention On Demand Access

General Session Presentations

Monday

Monday

Tuesday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Wednesday

Concurrent Breakout Session

Tuesday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Wednesday

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