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*CFE Sessions for additional registration fee
Speakers: Michael Seid, Andrew Seid, Kay Ainsley
Speaker: Jerry Akers
Emcee: Dustin Hansen, President & CEO, IFA
Speaker: Matt Haller, President & CEO, IFA
Join IFA member seasoned leaders, for an informative town hall about growing and protecting your emerging brand. Each of these executives will share their words of wisdom from decades in franchising, touching on what they would do again as well as what they would do differently if starting their brand over today. This session will include a town hall style question and answer opportunity for attendees, so come ready with your questions for the speakers!
Scaling a franchise isn’t just about adding units—it’s about building the right foundation. In this candid session, a successful founder shares the lessons learned while growing from 25 to 100 locations, including key growth milestones, common mistakes to avoid, and the key decisions they would make again. Walk away with practical insights to help your brand grow smarter and with less risk.
Speaker: Shelly Sun Berkowitz, Founder, BrightStar Care; Founder & CEO, Founder 2 Founder & Next Phase Capital
Enjoy an evening of music, networking and camaraderie with your fellow attendees and meet other members of the IFA team.
Sponsor facilitators to lead 1 round of 40-minute topic discussions
This is a group activity that adds value to every attendee by connecting them with seasoned franchising and operations experts (“mentors”) in a problem-solving setting. Come prepared with a specific problem in your field you would like to find an innovative solution for. After a brief introduction, the mentor asks participants what their specific problem is and other attendees at the table can offer relevant feedback and ideas based on experience.
Sponsor facilitators to lead one round of 40-minute topic discussions
Stress free networking — Need help taking the first step in forging new business relationships? Join a small group of ten franchisors to dine at a nearby restaurant. Get a taste of Nashville while creating bonds with your fellow attendees. (Included in registration fee.)