Race for Profit: Confronting Barriers to Equitable Franchise Ownership 

Thursday, December 10, 2026 | 4:00–5:30 PM ET 

What might be keeping qualified entrepreneurs from joining your franchise system? This session examines how historical barriers to capital and property ownership continue to shape franchise opportunities today. Explore how qualification criteria, financing requirements, and recruitment practices may unintentionally limit access, and identify practical ways to remove barriers and reach a broader pool of prospective franchisees. 

Pricing 

Winter Series Bundle (All 3 Sessions) 

Register for all three sessions by December 8 and save while gaining practical strategies to expand franchise ownership opportunities and support system growth. 

• IFA Members: $249 

• Non-Members: $449 

• CFE Credits: Up to 4.5 LIVE credits 

Individual Sessions 

• IFA Members: $99 per session 

• Non-Members: $299 per session 

• CFE Credits: 1.5 LIVE credits per session 

You do not need to be enrolled in the CFE program to participate. Eligible credits can be applied toward CFE requirements.