Seasonal Learning

The 2025 Seasonal Learning Series is a fresh take on franchise learning—built to deliver practical insights when they matter most. Throughout the year, we’re offering four seasonal learning Focuses, each focused on the core areas that help franchise systems thrive: operations, marketing, growth, and leadership.

Each Focus blends timely topics with the natural rhythm of the business year. Whether you’re looking to tighten up operations, spark new marketing ideas, grow your network, or strengthen your leadership game—there’s a session (or a whole season!) designed with you in mind.

And because franchise leaders are busy, we keep it focused, actionable, and relevant—so you walk away with tools you can use right now.

What You’ll Walk Away With

  • Smart ways to streamline franchise operations and boost consistency
  • Tools to sharpen your brand and grow your marketing reach
  • Strategies to recruit franchisees, plan territories, and scale with confidence
  • Leadership techniques to build stronger teams and franchise relationships

These sessions aren’t just theory—they’re packed with real-world ideas to strengthen your system and support your people.

Fall Learning Series: Leadership & Relationship Management

Lead with Clarity. Build with Purpose.

Part of IFA’s Seasonal Learning Series, the Fall Learning Series focuses on Leadership & Relationship Management—equipping franchise professionals with essential strategies for year-end reflection and forward-looking planning.

Led by top franchise thought leaders, this three-part IFA LIVE virtual series helps participants:

  • Sharpen core leadership competencies

  • Strengthen franchisor-franchisee relationships

  • Implement effective training, engagement, and retention initiatives

  • Attract high-quality franchisees

  • Drive smart expansion (domestic & international)

  • Scale effectively across markets

Pricing & Registration

Bundle & Save — Offer Ends September 17, 2025

Full Series Bundle (All 3 Sessions):

  • IFA Members: $249

  • Non-Members/CFE Candidates: $449

  • Includes 4.5 IFA LIVE Credits

Individual Sessions:

  • IFA Members: $99 per session

  • Non-Members: $299 per session

  • Includes 1.5 IFA LIVE Credits per session

Participation in the CFE program is not required to attend. Credits apply to enrolled candidates.

Earn While You Learn

Build a high-performance team and cohesive franchise culture with expert guidance designed to foster alignment, engagement, and growth.

Fall is the season to lead with clarity—and build with purpose.

Seasonal Learning Series

Summer Focus: Scaling Through Multi-Unit and International Expansion
1.5 IFA LIVE credits
Summer Focus: Scaling Through Multi-Unit and International Expansion
August 21st 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Up to 4.5 IFA LIVE Credits
Fall Learning Series Bundle: Leadership & Relationship Management
September 17th - November 20th
1.5 IFA LIVE credits
Fall Series: Building Strong Franchisee / Franchisor Relations
September 18th 4:00PM - 5:30PM
1.5 IFA LIVE Learning Credits
Fall Series: Effective Leadership and Team Management
October 16th 4:00PM - 5:30PM
1.5 IFA LIVE Learning Credits
Fall Series: Training, Development, and Retention of Franchise Talent
November 20th 4:00PM - 5:30PM

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