Two days, hour by hour.
Every session below is taught, not pitched — built around the real decisions that come with growth, capital, and transactions.
*Please note: schedule is subject to change.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 2:00 – 2:25 pm | Opening General Session · Keynote
Sponsored by DLA Piper
Speakers: Matt Haller, President & CEO, IFA; Pamela Hendrickson, Chief Operating Officer, The Riverside Company
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| 2:25 – 3:05 pm | The State of the Market · Keynote & Presentation
Sponsored by FRANdata and DLA Piper
Moderator: John Teza, CEO, Janus Brands ,Inc.
Speakers: Darrell Johnson, CEO, FRANdata; Rick Morey, Partner, DLA Piper LLP (US) |
| 3:05 – 3:25 pm | Break |
| 3:25 – 4:05 pm |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
For Franchisors
Choosing the Right Capital Partner
Sponsored by Plante Moran
Moderator: Lisa Plonka, CPA, CFE, Partner & Franchise Practice Leader, Plante Moran
Speakers: Christina Russell, CFE, Board Member, Scenthound Franchising LLC; Stew Campbell, KML Partners; Omar Soliman, CEO, College Hunks Hauling Junk For Franchisors
What Matters to Investors
Sponsored by Cassels
Moderator: Larry Weinberg, Partner, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Speaker: Emma Dickison, CFE, CEO & President, Home Helpers Home Care For Investors
Investing in Franchise Systems: Managing Relationships and Ownership Transitions
Sponsored by Faegre Drinker
Moderator: Brian Schnell, Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Speaker: Ron Gardner, Managing Partner & Franchise Attorney, Dady & Gardner, P.A. |
| 4:05 – 4:25 pm | Break |
| 4:25 – 4:45 pm | Real Deal #1 · Fireside Chat
Speakers: Dave Mortensen, Co-Founder & Board Member, Purpose Brands; Omar Simmons, Managing Partner, Ignite Fitness Holdings
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| 4:45 – 5:30 pm | Roundtables
Facilitated by DLA Piper, Faegre Drinker, Cheng Cohen & Cassels
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| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 7:30 – 8:15 am | A Step-by-Step Tour Through a Private Equity Transaction · Panel
Sponsored by Citrin Cooperman
Moderator: Michael Iannuzzi, CFE, Partner - Franchise Practice Leader, Citrin Cooperman
Speaker: Patrick Galleher, Managing Partner, Boxwood Partners, LLC |
| 8:15 – 8:35 am | Real Deal #2: Navigating Difficult Situations · Fireside Chat
Sponsored by Cheng Cohen
Moderator: Amy Cheng, CFE, Partner, Cheng Cohen LLC
Speaker: Phil Piro, Principal, Princeton Equity Group |
| 8:35 – 9:05 am | To Be Announced |
| 9:05 – 9:25 am | Break |
| 9:25 – 10:10 am | Choosing a Partner: Aligned Expectations · Panel
Speaker: Mary Thompson, CFE, CEO, BNI Global
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| 10:10 – 10:30 am | Break |
| 10:30 – 11:15 am | The Intricacies of a Deal · Presentation & Panel
Sponsored by DLA Piper
Moderator: Matt Gruenberg, Partner, DLA Piper LLP (US)
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| 11:15 – 11:35 am | Real Deal #3: The Day After the Check Arrives · Fireside Chat
Speaker: Rob Price, CEO, Youth Enrichment Brands
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| 11:35 am – 12:00 pm | Close
Speaker: Matt Haller, President & CEO, IFA
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