Membership Handbook - International Franchise Association
Membership Handbook - International Franchise Association Membership Handbook - International Franchise Association
Operations Events & Educational Programs NETWORKING, SPEAKING AND EXHIBITING OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND! Gain increased exposure for your company and its products and services by participating in one or all of the following: ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE CONVENTION The most important annual event in franchising with thousands of franchisors, franchisees and suppliers. Four action-packed days offering compelling general sessions, exhibits, concurrent educational workshops, and roundtable discussions on key franchise issues. An ideal setting for making deals and mapping growth strategies for the future. http://www.franchise.org/convention.aspx 16 INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK ANNUAL LEGAL SYMPOSIUM An event addressing the latest legal, legislative, business and technological issues surrounding franchising. Specifically geared towards franchise executives, attorneys, administrators, and all others concerned with the legal issues in franchising. http://www.franchise.org/legalsymposium.aspx INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM Held annually; an event created for executives responsible for international development. Offering practical advice, strategies and techniques which can be immediately adapted and applied to franchise systems. In-depth discussions and powerful networking opportunities make this a not-to-be-missed event. http://www.franchise.org/International-Calendar.aspx ANNUAL IBA/IFA SYMPOSIUM A collaborative effort between the International Franchising Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA) and the International Franchise Association, this conference transcends country borders to provide you with the key knowledge and latest thinking you need to establish a strong and successful international franchise system. http://www.franchise.org/International-Calendar.aspx
FRANCHISE BUSINESS NETWORK Over 30 locations nationwide Meetings hosted by association members gathering local franchise professionals to facilitate discussions on current “hot” topics in franchising; ideal for networking with peers in the community and sharing “best practices” ideas. http://www.franchise.org/fbn.aspx WOMEN’S FRANCHISE NETWORK A collection of local chapters around the country designed to give women in franchising an opportunity to meet and learn from other women in their won area. Any woman who cares about the direction of of her company and here career in franchising should participate. http://www.franchise.org/womeninfranchising.aspx INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE EXPO, WEST COAST FRANCHISE EXPO & FRANCHISE EXPO SOUTH The Franchise Sales Events of the Year – a showcase for hundreds of franchise companies seeking to grow their businesses domestically and internationally. Essential for expanding companies and the suppliers that can help them achieve success. http://www.franchiseexpo.com/AboutUs.cfm FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS This program is specifically designed for franchise development executives. If you are challenged with attracting and recruiting quality franchise candidates, these events are for you. http://www.franchise.org/Calendar.aspx REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS Franchise courses through IFA’s Educational Foundation and the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives (ICFE) on topics such as: How to Recruit Better Candidates and Close More Franchise Sales; Writing and/or Revising an Effective Franchise Operations Manual; Real Estate Development and How to Manage the Growth of Your Franchise System. http://www.franchise.org/education.aspx Contact Information: Events & Educational Programs (202) 628-8000 See the IFA Calendar of Events for dates and locations of the above events: http://www.franchise.org/Calendar.aspx INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK 17
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Operations<br />
Events & Educational Programs<br />
NETWORKING, SPEAKING AND EXHIBITING<br />
OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND!<br />
Gain increased exposure for your company and its<br />
products and services by participating in one or all of<br />
the following:<br />
ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE<br />
CONVENTION<br />
The most important annual event in franchising with<br />
thousands of franchisors, franchisees and suppliers.<br />
Four action-packed days offering compelling general<br />
sessions, exhibits, concurrent educational workshops,<br />
and roundtable discussions on key franchise issues. An<br />
ideal setting for making deals and mapping growth<br />
strategies for the future.<br />
http://www.franchise.org/convention.aspx<br />
16 INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK<br />
ANNUAL LEGAL SYMPOSIUM<br />
An event addressing the latest legal, legislative, business<br />
and technological issues surrounding franchising.<br />
Specifically geared towards franchise executives, attorneys,<br />
administrators, and all others concerned with the<br />
legal issues in franchising.<br />
http://www.franchise.org/legalsymposium.aspx<br />
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM<br />
Held annually; an event created for executives responsible<br />
for international development. Offering practical<br />
advice, strategies and techniques which can be immediately<br />
adapted and applied to franchise systems.<br />
In-depth discussions and powerful networking opportunities<br />
make this a not-to-be-missed event.<br />
http://www.franchise.org/<strong>International</strong>-Calendar.aspx<br />
ANNUAL IBA/IFA SYMPOSIUM<br />
A collaborative effort between the <strong>International</strong> Franchising<br />
Committee of the <strong>International</strong> Bar <strong>Association</strong><br />
(IBA) and the <strong>International</strong> <strong>Franchise</strong> <strong>Association</strong>, this<br />
conference transcends country borders to provide you<br />
with the key knowledge and latest thinking you need<br />
to establish a strong and successful international franchise<br />
system.<br />
http://www.franchise.org/<strong>International</strong>-Calendar.aspx
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