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2025 IFA Annual Convention
February 9-13, 2025, Las Vegas, NV
Position your team for success and gain valuable franchise-focused insights at the 2025 IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas. This multi-day event is designed for franchisors and franchise professionals to explore innovative business development strategies, discover opportunities for personal growth, and connect with industry experts who can help guide your success.
7:30 AM-5:00 PM
Registration
8:00 AM-2:30 PM
World Franchise Council Conference
9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Finance Committee Meeting (Invite Only)
10:30 AM-11:30 AM
IFA Executive Committee Meeting (Invite Only)
12:00 PM-3:00 PM
IFA Board of Directors’ Meeting (Invite Only)
3:30 PM-8:00 PM
The Big Game Watch Party – Invite Only
6:00 PM-10:00 PM
Poker Tournament Sponsored by Buchalter
7:00 AM-7:30 PM
Registration
7:00 AM-7:30 PM
Registration Lounge
8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Committee & Forum Meetings
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Franchisee Hospitality
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
International Lounge
8:30 AM-9:30 AM
Franchisee Forum Breakfast Meeting Honoring the 2024 Franchisee of the Year Award Winner
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
CFE Special Sessions
11:30 AM-1:00 PM
IFA Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting
11:45 AM-4:00 PM
Annual Leadership Conference
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
CFE Special Sessions
3:15 PM-4:15 PM
New Member & First-Time Attendee Reception and Workshop
3:45 PM-4:15 PM
FranPAC VIP Welcome
4:30 PM-6:30 PM
Opening General Session
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Exhibit Hall with Opening Reception
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Franchisee of the Year Award Celebration
8:00 PM-9:30 PM
Dine Arounds with Board Members and IFA Staff
6:00 AM-6:00 PM
Registration
6:30 AM-7:45 AM
Prayer Breakfast
7:00 AM-6:00 PM
Registration Lounge
7:30 AM-10:30 AM
Emerging Franchisor Bootcamp
7:59 AM-5:00 PM
International Lounge
7:59 AM-5:00 PM
Franchisee Hospitality
8:00 AM-10:00 AM
Super Session: The AI-Powered Franchise: Your Roadmap to 2025 and Beyond
8:00 AM-10:00 AM
Super Session: Franchisee-Succession Planning
8:00 AM-10:00 AM
Super Session: The Leadership Leverage: Do What is Yours to Do
9:45 AM-10:30 AM
New Supplier Member/First-Time Supplier Attendee Meet Up
10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Morning Break in Registration Lounge
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
General Session
12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Open with Lunch
12:15 PM-1:15 PM
IFA Past Chairs Lunch Meeting
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
AI and Automation – Using next level automation to focus your team on the most important tasks
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Evolve or Die
1:30 PM-3:00 PM
Franchisor Leadership Think Tank & Forum Exchange
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Funding Outlook – 2025 and Beyond
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Future-Proof Your Franchise
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Hiring New People and Watching Them Walk
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
How to Land Your First IFA Client
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
How to Make Your Franchise Brand Attractive to an International Prospect or Investor
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Most Effective Franchisor Incentive Programs for Growth & Accelerating Opening
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Strategic National and Local Marketing Plans for Franchise Success
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Technology Evolved how to evaluate new Products/Services, Modernization/Remodels, New Technology and what happens when you need to change?
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Unintended Consequences: Shifting State Labor Laws are Poised to Disrupt Small Businesses
2:30 PM-3:00 PM
Beverage Break in Registration Lounge
3:00 PM-4:30 PM
Thought Leadership Roundtables
4:30 PM-6:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Open with Reception
5:30 PM-6:30 PM
CFE Celebration with Graduates
6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Diversity Institute Reception (open to all attendees)
6:30 PM-7:30 PM
International Reception
6:30 PM-7:30 PM
PE and Capital Solutions Reception (Invite Only)
6:30 PM-7:30 PM
VetFran Reception (open to all attendees)
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Registration
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Diversity Institute Meeting: Black, Pride, and Hispanic Latino Franchise Councils
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Franchisee Hospitality
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
International Lounge
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Beyond EBITDA: What Impacts Cashflow and Profitability
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Franchisee Engagement and Alignment: Moving from Conflict to Collaboration
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Masterclass: Strategies from Top Franchise Visionaries
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Prepare for Growth: Get Your Veteran-Friendly Foundation in Place
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Private Equity – Your Next Franchisee
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Real Estate – Negotiate Like a Pro Alt: Optimizing Your Real Estate Costs: Strategies for Leasing and Ownership
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Selecting Your Market Entry Strategies: Master, Developer, or JV?
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Sourcing FranDev Leads is Not a One Size Fits All Proposition
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Starting Off Right – Who and How to Recruit Your First 25 Franchisees
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Supplier Town Hall
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Franchising Wheel of Excellence
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Transforming Customers into Brand Advocates: Optimizing the Customer Journey
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Beverage Break in Registration Lounge
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Thought Leadership Roundtables
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Open with Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
AI Explained: Leading Franchise Brands Share Its Real Impact on Marketing
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Broker Summit: Certification and the Outlook for Brokers?
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Creating (or Reinventing) Your Franchise Advisory Council
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Ensuring Success and Growth: Planning for the Future
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
How do you Successfully Export Your Franchise Brand’s Culture?
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Maximize Your Supplier Membership
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Navigating Remodeling Costs: From Minor Updates to Major Overhauls
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Responsible Franchising While Maximizing Outcomes for Stakeholders.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Responsible Ways to Capitalize Your Brand.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
The Future of Franchise Real Estate: Trends and Predictions
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Using Technology to Scale Your Franchise Development Operations
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Afternoon Beverage Break in Registration Lounge
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
General Session
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Open with Closing Reception
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
FranPAC Happy Hour (Invite Only)
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Ascension Celebration/Networking Event
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CFE Special Sessions
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Education Advisory Group Breakfast Meeting
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Immersive Workshops
11:30 AM
Convention Offically Adjourns
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