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May 6, 2025 - May 7, 2025

2025 IBA/IFA Joint Conference

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Each year, IFA partners with the International Bar Association’s Franchising Committee to develop a program for some of the world’s leading practitioners and franchise legal counsel. Experienced legal counsel will share invaluable information regarding the latest developments in international law and their importance to franchising.

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2:00 pm – 5:30 pm Registration Desk

3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Legal Symposium Basic Track: International

The International Franchising Basics Track explores the fundamentals of international franchising. We invite you to learn the fundamentals from our panel as they explore the following topics:

  • Assessing a franchisor’s readiness for international expansion;
  • Selecting the countries for development; Deciding on the deal structure;
  • Choosing the right franchise partner;
  • Key business terms to address;

Understanding local law and franchise registration / disclosure obligations and trademark requirements

Speaker(s): Helen Fotinos, Partner, National Lead of Franchising, Distribution and Retails Groups, Dentons, Jarina Duffy, CFE, Counsel, Polsinelli, Jeremy Liebman, Deputy General, Krispy Kreme

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Reception and Dinner

7:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Desk

7:30 am – 8:00 am Continental Breakfast

8:00 am – 8:10 am Welcome

8:10 am – 9:25 am Plenary 1: Hot Topics Roundtables

9:30 am – 10:45 am Plenary 2: On Line Marketing and Digital Loyalty Programs

10:45 am – 11:05 am Refreshment Break

11:05 am – 12:05 pm Concurrent Interactive Workshops

Workshop 1: “Enforcement of Franchise System Standards and Agreement Clauses”
Workshop 2: “Consumer and Product Compliance”
Workshop 3: “Managing a Marketing Fund”

12:05 pm – 12:45 pm Luncheon

12:50 pm – 1:35 pm Pros and Cons of Franchise Regulation

1:45 pm – 2:45 pm Concurrent Interactive Workshops

Workshop 1: “Enforcement of Franchise System Standards and Agreement Clauses”
Workshop 2: “Consumer and Product Compliance”
Workshop 3: “Managing a Marketing Fund”

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Refreshment Break

3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Plenary 3: News From Around the World

4:15 pm Closing

Registration Pricing

$899/person Member & Non-Member
$349/person Dinner Ticket
$774/person Request a discount if Rising Attorney (passed Bar within the last 5 years) & Non-Attorney Professionals

Location & Travel

Grand Hyatt Washington

1000 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
United States

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To contact the IFA Conferences Department, please email
events@franchise.org or call 202-662-0763.

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