EVENT AGENDA

Monday, September 11

TIME

7:30 am - 6:00 pm

8:00 am - 9:00 am

8:45 am - 10:15 am

10:30 am - 11:45 am

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

12:00 pm - 1:45 pm

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

SESSION

Registration Desk Open

Education/CFE Advisory Group Meeting

Finance Committee Meeting

Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting

Women’s Franchise Committee Meeting

IFA Executive Committee Lunch Meeting

VetFran Committee Lunch Meeting

Membership Committee Lunch Meeting

Networking Lunch

(for all other board & committee attendees)

Franchisor Forum Meeting

Supplier Forum Executive Committee Mtg

Supplier Forum Advisory Board & Membership Meeting

Franchisee Forum Meeting

Cocktails and Conversations with Jonathan Martin, POLITICO Cocktails and Conversations with Jonathan Martin, Politics Bureau Chief and a senior political columnist at POLITICO kicks off the 2023 IFA Advocacy Summit! There is no better way to start our event than hearing from Jonathan, who is one of the most authentic voices writing about politics today. His passion for politics at every level – from local to federal to international - is what makes him such a standout journalist and storyteller. Join us on Monday to dissect the current political landscape with a true insider who has spent his tenure understanding every intricacy of American politics.

Speaker: Jonathan Martin, Politics Bureau Chief and Senior Political Columnist, POLITICO

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

FranPAC Reception (invite only)

*Note: You must be registered for the conference to attend the committee meetings.

Tuesday, September 12 TIME

7:00 am - 7:00 pm

7:30 am - 8:30 am

8:00 am - 9:00 am

9:00 am - 10:30 am

9:00 am - 9:10 am

Chairs’ Council Breakfast Meeting

9:10 am - 9:30 am An Interview with John Ring

Speakers: John Ring, Former Chairman, National Labor Relations Board; Matt Haller, President & CEO, IFA

9:30 am - 10:00 am

How the FTC & NLRB Impact Your Small Businesses

There’s no doubt about it. The franchise model is under attack at the federal level. Hear from IFA’s Government Relations team on the actions the Federal Trade Commissions(FTC) is taking to potentially upend the business model. We will also touch on another agency rulemaking we saw in August from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on the new (again!) definition of joint employer. Both issues could have far-reaching impacts on the current franchise business model and the way we all do business – from current accepted practices to joint employment. Learn how to talk about these issues to make your case on the Hill to your elected officials.

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Advocacy Training and Hill Meetings Preparation

IFA will prep you before your meetings on Capitol Hill and provide guidance on having an effective visit through a professional advocacy training presentation. This is one you won’t want to miss – includes scheduling questions, meeting information, logistics and all of the do’s and don’ts for great meetings with your state delegation!

Speaker: Christopher Kush, CEO, Soapbox Consulting

10:45 am - 11:00 am

11:00 am - 12:15 pm

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Networking Break

General Session

A Conversation with former FTC Commissioner Christine Wilson

The FTC is the primary government agency regulating franchising. For decades, the agency’s Franchise Rule has protected consumers through the pre-sale disclosure of information about franchise offerings that ensures prospective franchisees are equipped to conduct due diligence prior to acquiring a franchise and also serves a critical role in establishing the foundation for strong franchise relationships. Although the Franchise Rule is overdue for an update to bring the regulations in line with the current landscape of franchising and advancements in technology, the FTC under Chair Lina Khan has yet to finalize any updates, instead focusing its efforts on a broad sweeping regulation of franchise relationships. On the heels of the Khan FTC’s move to ban non-compete clauses, this focus on franchise relationships is the latest in a trend of the FTC exceeding its statutory authority for which it recently has come under intense scrutiny, with an investigation of Chair Khan for abuse of power looming. Commissioner Wilson resigned her position on March 2, 2023, stating, “I barely recognize the FTC. It pains me to observe the tarnishing of its reputation, the diminution of its efficacy, and the exodus of its experienced personnel, many of whom agree with the policy goals of Ms. Khan and your administration.

Speakers: Christine Wilson, Former Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission; Matt Haller, President & CEO, IFA

11:45 am - 12:15 pm

A Bipartisan Fireside Chat with the Congressional Franchise Caucus

Recently, members of the U.S. House of Representatives launched the Congressional Franchise Caucus – a platform to educate Washington on the positive impact of franchising. Since then the group has worked in a bipartisan manner to promote the positive impacts of franchising to their colleagues on both sides of the aisle and held events that highlight the good franchising does in every Congressional district across the country. Join the Caucus co-Chairs for a bipartisan panel discussion on how the caucus plays an important role in promoting and protecting your business.

12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Networking Lunch (Boxed Lunches)

Congressional Appointments Help Desk

Legislative Action Group (LAG) Meeting

Franchise Relations Committee Meeting

Diversity Institute Meeting

Franchisee Workshop: How to Tell Your Franchise Story

In today’s noisy marketplace, relating with people on a human level is more important than ever. Those who can best tell their story will have the most impact on how others think and behave. Whether you’re trying to inspire your team, attract more customers, or influence your legislators, telling your story is the key to connection. In this presentation, franchise speaker and author Scott Greenberg will offer tips for telling your story so you can shape perceptions, inspire change, and grow your business.

Speaker: Scott Greenberg, Franchise Expert, Business Performance Consultant, and Author

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

IFA Board of Directors Meeting (board members only)

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm OFO Reception