IFA 2026 CONVENTION MOBILE APP
Full Session Descriptions
Up-to-date Schedule
Interactive Exhibitor Map
Speaker Information and more!
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
1. Download the IFA Convention app. On the device you’re bringing to the event, open the invitation in your inbox and tap Download the App. You’ll be taken directly to the app in the App Store or Google Play Store, depending on your device type.
2. Verify and login to your account. After you’ve downloaded the app, return to the invitation email and tap Verify Account.
3. Open the app. Tap Open App. You’ll be taken through the profile customization wizard the first time through to add a photo and other information.
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UPCOMING IFA EVENTS
2026
MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISING CONFERENCE
March 24-27, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV
INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE SHOW - LONDON
April 17-18, 2026 | London, England
IFA LEGAL SYMPOSIUM
May 17-19, 2026 | Washington, DC
IBA/IFA JOINT CONFERENCE
May 19-20, 2026 | Washington, DC
FRANCHISE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CONFERENCE
June 2-4, 2026 | Atlanta, GA
IFA ADVOCACY SUMMIT
Sept. 14-15, 2026 | Washington, DC
THE IFA WORLD FRANCHISE SHOW
Sept. 25-26, 2026 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL Partnership event with
FRANCHISE LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
October 6-8, 2026 | Atlanta, GA
EMERGING FRANCHISOR CONFERENCE
November 16-18, 2026 | Nashville, TN
WELCOME
to the 2026 IFA Annual Convention!
We’re thrilled to have you here. Thank you for taking the time to join us for franchising’s biggest event of the year!
Each year, this convention brings our entire franchise community together under one roof, away from the daily grind, to learn, connect, and look toward the future. Our 2026 theme, “Evolve,” is all about growth: continuously learning, adapting, and thinking ahead to stay successful in a changing world.
Evolution is at the heart of IFA. In 2025, we took a major step forward by completing the acquisition of Franchise Update Media, bringing even more franchisee voices and perspectives into our work. It’s part of our ongoing commitment to being a truly franchisee-forward organization.
Last year also marked a turning point in public policy for franchising. IFA went on offense, teaming up with a bipartisan group of Members of Congress to introduce the American Franchise Act in both the U.S. House and Senate. We knew it was time to go big. This crucial legislation aims to bring longoverdue clarity to the joint employer standard. Plus, through our Franchise Means Local campaign, we’re shining a brighter spotlight on franchising as a powerful force for local ownership, job creation, and economic growth.
Looking ahead to 2026, our focus is crystal clear: we’re defining what IFA stands for, how we deliver value to our members, and how we can better support your success. With midterm elections on the horizon, this will be another pivotal year for public policy. The decisions made now will shape how franchise businesses operate and expand in the years ahead. Passing the American Franchise Act remains one of our top priorities. It’s essential to ensure clarity, fairness, and confidence for both franchisees and franchisors.
Throughout this week, you’ll have the chance to dive deeper into the issues that matter most. Hear from inspiring leaders, engage in hands-on sessions, and connect with peers who share your goals… and your challenges. Our mission is simple: to give you fresh ideas, practical tools, and meaningful connections that carry you forward long after the convention ends.
Franchising thrives because we learn, grow, and evolve together. So, take this time to ask questions, share your story, and think boldly about the next step in your journey.
Thank you for being part of the 66th IFA Annual Convention and for your ongoing commitment to franchising. Here’s to an exciting week—and an even more successful year ahead!
Matt Haller President & CEO International Franchise Association
Mary Kennedy Thompson Chair, IFA CEO, BNI
2026 SPONSORS
IFA PREFERRED VENDOR SPONSORS
benetrends FINANCIAL
IFA expresses our sincere thanks and appreciation to the industry leaders who have partnered with us for our 66th Annual Convention. Their generosity and enthusiastic support allow us to provide the highest caliber speakers and first-class networking opportunities for the benefit of all convention attendees. This year, the International Franchise Association would like to extend a special thanks to these companies who are recognized leaders within the franchising community. This list is as of date of print.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location/Meeting Rooms
IFA’s 2026 Annual Convention will take place at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Individual listings for specific locations and times for all sessions are outlined in the mobile app. For the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino floor plans please see the Mobile App or page 25.
Seating for general sessions and educational sessions is on a first-come, first-served basis, and is limited to safe room size capacity for each individual function. If a session is particularly important to you, we advise that you arrive early to ensure a seat.
Registration Desk & Lounge Information
IFA’s Registration Desk is located on the second floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Convention Center. Our hours of operation are listed below.
The hours of operation are:
Sunday, February 22, 7:30am - 6:00pm
Monday, February 23, 7:00am - 7:30pm
Tuesday, February 24, 7:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday, February 25, 7:00am - 6:30pm
We also encourage you to stop by the Registration Lounge in the Mandalay Bay Ballroom Foyer! The Lounge will be open during the below hours:
Monday, February 23, 7:00am - 7:30pm
Tuesday, February 24, 7:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday, February 25, 7:00am - 6:30pm
New for 2026, the Registration Lounge will feature a Specialty Coffee & Snack Cart on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 7:00 – 11:00am where attendees can purchase espresso drinks; get an extra pick-me-up without leaving the Convention space! Full Coffee & Snack Cart menu can be found in the Mobile App.
Badges & Tickets
Your convention badge is your passport to General Sessions, the Exhibit Hall and Educational Sessions. Door monitors will be checking for badges. IFA has authorized event staff serving the convention to deny access to anyone not wearing their badge. The back of your badge contains a QR code linked to instructions on how to download the 2026 Convention mobile app, providing you with all session information. Please visit the onsite registration desk for questions and assistance.
Reminder! There will be a $20 badge reprint fee. Therefore, again, we encourage you to always keep your name badge with you.
Download our Free Convention Mobile App!
By doing so, you’ll have 24-hour access to:
• The event schedule - customize your agenda with personal appointments
• See all the speakers and read their bios
• Check out the exhibitors and locate their booths more easily through an interactive map
• Get important updates and exciting offers in the app through Push Notifications
• See who’s attending and share contact information by networking with other attendees
• We will be adding new content every day so be sure to check back frequently!
• NEW for 2026! IFAQuest – complete tasks to top the leader board and win prizes daily!
Mobile App Download Info
Please check your email for a message from IFA Events with information on logging into the mobile app and setting up your personal profile. You will need to be logged in to access all features of the app. For assistance, please see Convention Staff at the Onsite Registration Desk.
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Stay Connected with Complimentary WiFi
Complimentary WiFi access is available to Convention attendees throughout the Convention. To log on, search for the IFA2026 wireless network name on your mobile device or tablet and once you connect, use password: answerconnect.
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The Swag Bar
Step into IFA’s exciting new Swag Bar—the go-to spot to discover the must-have finds of Convention. Located near Registration, this high-traffic destination brings together IFA’s biggest supporters offering clever gadgets, can’t-live-without accessories, and standout giveaways; all complimentary to Convention attendees! Designed to feel more like a curated retail experience than a traditional conference bag drop, attendees can browse, “shop,” and choose their favorites to build a custom swag bag—walking away with items you’ll use and remember. Don’t miss the chance to be part of one of the most buzz-worthy experiences on site—while supplies last!
Franchise Main Street Exhibit Hall
The exhibit hall is the place to be outside of educational sessions! Meet with franchise suppliers to learn more about the latest and greatest products, services and systems available to help your business grow!
New for 2026 and available ALL DAY in Franchise Main Street:
Franchise Main Street will be open from 7:30am-6:30pm on Tuesday & Wednesday for ALL DAY networking and programming.
• Grab a coffee in the AM or Beer/Wine in the afternoon at Franchise Main Street’s City Center Beer Garden & Coffee Cafe
Sponsored by:
• Need a place to meet and connect? Stop by the Networking Square Powered by
• Step into our Specialty Pavilions for unique and hands on experiences.
• Take a quick break from walking the floor and stop into the Franchise Main Street’s Thought Leadership Theaters for dynamic, quick-hit education discussions!
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Exhibitors are only required to staff their booths during Official Hours as noted on the Schedule at a Glance and Mobile App.
Need a New Professional Headshot?
Sponsored by Paychex and located in Franchise Main Street Monday through Wednesday, there will be a free headshot station setup for you to get glammed up and take a new photo! Each attendee will receive their headshot delivered through email on site.
The Headshot Station will be open during the following times below:
Monday, February 23
4:30pm – 7:30pm
Tuesday, February 24 12:00pm – 2:00pm
IFA Storyteller’s Corner
Wednesday, February 25 12:00pm – 2:00pm 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Sponsored by:
Located in Franchise Main Street, Storytellers Corner is an dedicated space featuring live podcast recordings, franchise books and authors, and candid conversations with franchising leaders. Stop by to listen in, discover new voices, and experience the stories shaping the future of franchising.
Committee and Program Meet Ups
Stop by Franchise Main Street from 5:30-6:30pm during the Opening Reception to network with IFA Committee and Program leaders and to learn more about getting involved! IFA Committees and Programs hosting Meet Ups include VetFran, Diversity Institute Programs, International Committee, Marketing & Innovation Committee, Women’s Franchise Committee, Education Advisory Group, Membership Committee and Franchise Business Networks. A map of Meet Up locations inside Franchise Main Street can be found on the Mobile App.
Snap and Post!
Don’t be anti-social! Gather your friends and colleagues for fun IFA 2026 Annual Convention photo ops! Pose, click, then post to social media using #IFA26 and let the world of franchising know you were here with IFA!
February 24: Show Your Brand Pride!
Show your brand pride by participating in our Brand Pride Gear Day on Tuesday, February 24. Post photos at the Convention wearing your best brand gear and using the IFA hashtag #IFA26. Prizes will be awarded!
Welcome New Members & First-Time Attendees
New IFA members and first-time Convention attendees are invited to get acquainted with their franchise community colleagues, meet their ambassador and other IFA Leaders during the New Member & First-Time Attendee Experience on Monday, February 23rd from 1:00-2:00pm to discover how to make the most of their IFA Membership and Convention! This experience is free and only open to new IFA members and/or first-time Annual Convention attendees.
New IFA Supplier Members or Suppliers attending the IFA Convention for the first time are welcome to join the New Supplier Member/First-Time Supplier Attendee Meet Up on Tuesday, February 24th from 9:30-10:30am, to network with other attending Suppliers and meet members of the Supplier Forum Advisory Board to learn more about what IFA Membership has to offer and gain some tips and tricks for Suppliers to get the most out of their time at the IFA Annual Convention! This briefing is free and only open to new IFA Supplier members and/or first-time Annual Convention Supplier attendees.
Purchase Session Presentations
Now offering ON DEMAND video recordings of multiple IFA education pathways and general sessions! Available online through the IFA Academy, place your order by February 25 to receive Early Bird pricing. Simply scan the QR Code on the next page for purchase options. You can also find the QR code and additional details on flyers located at the Swag Shop and IFA Booth.
Franchising Gives Back
The IFA Foundation’s Franchising Gives Back (FGB) program highlights the franchise community’s leadership and charitable impact, showcasing the people and programs that lift communities every day. At IFA’s 2026 Convention, FGB will highlight dozens of IFA members’ service activities, sharing innovative best practices across the franchise sector and shining a light on the positive impact of franchising on local communities nationwide. Look for towers featuring Franchising Gives Back throughout the Convention space to be inspired by the great work franchising provides to local communities!
FranPAC Support
All contributions to our political action committee, FranPAC, go to help IFA support franchise friendly federal legislators and candidates for Congress, as well as educate lawmakers about the legislative issues critical to your business and the franchise community. For more information, visit the IFA booth in the expo hall or contact Hanna Pelletier at hpelletier@franchise.org.
FranPAC is a separate segregated fund organized under the Federal Election Campaign Act and was created for the purpose of making contributions to and expenditures on behalf of federal, state, and local candidates and other committees. FranPAC may only receive contributions from U.S. citizens and foreign nationals with permanent residency status in the United States. Contributions to FranPAC must be from personal funds and may not be reimbursed by any other source. We may not accept contributions by corporate check or corporate credit card.
Any decision to contribute to FranPAC is voluntary. Suggested contribution amounts are merely suggestions, and more or less may be given, if consistent with federal and state law. The amount given, or a decision not to give, will not benefit or disadvantage the person being solicited. Contributions to FranPAC are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Federal law requires FranPAC use its best efforts to collect and report the name, address, occupation, and employer of any individual who contributes more than $200 in a calendar year.
PACKAGE OPTIONS:
Pathway Bundle
20 sessions from the following pathways: Emerging Brands & System Growth, Franchise Leadership, Franchise Relations & Operations, Franchise Sales & Marketing, Franchise Technology & Data, Franchise Trends,. *Does not include Annual Leadership Conference and General Sessions. 37.5 CFE Education Credits
Early Bird: $844 members/ $1,688 non-members Standard: $1,266 members/ $2,531 nonmembers
Early bird pricing ends on Feb. 25!
Place your order now for access to IFA26 Convention recorded sessions. Early bird pricing ends on February 25. The recordings will become available to access via IFA Academy in early March.
• 1 year of access to the Pathway Bundle package and individual pathways
• 6 months of access to Annual Leadership Conference
• 30-Day limited content access to the General Sessions (course access ends in April, regardless of purchase date)
• CFE Education Credits avaialble
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Emerging Brands & System Growth Pathway
2 sessions | 4 CFE Education Credits
Early Bird: $120 members/ $240 non-members | Standard: $180 members/ $360 non-members
Franchise Leadership Pathway
2 sessions | 3.5 CFE Education Credits
Early Bird: $105 members/ $210 non-members | Standard: $158 members/ $315 non-members
Franchise Relations & Operations Pathway
4 sessions | 7.5 CFE Education Credits
Early bird: $225 members/$450 non-members | Standard: $338 members/$675 non-members
Franchise Sales & Marketing Pathway
4 sessions | 7.5 CFE Education Credits
Early bird: $225 members/$450 non-members | Standard: $338 members/$675 non-members
Franchise Technology & Data Pathway
4 sessions | 7.5 CFE Education Credits
Early bird: $225 members/$450 non-members | Standard: $338 members/$675 non-members
Franchise Trends Pathway
4 sessions | 7.5 CFE Education Credits
Early bird: $225 members/$450 non-members | Standard: $338 members/$675 non-members
Annual Leadership Conference
2.5 CFE Education Credits
• Keynote: Jenny Nguyen - Founder of Sports Bra
• Leaders on the Spot: Strategies for Driving System Growth
• Case Study
Early bird: $175 members/$350 non-members | Standard: $263 members/$525 non-members
General Sessions
1 CFE Education Credit
30-day limited content access (Course access ends in April, regardless of purchase date).
Includes:
• Day 2: 2/24/26 General Session - Kat Cole
• Day 2: 2/24/26 General Session - Zor Conversation
Early bird: $399 members/$798 non-members | Standard: $598 members/$1,197 non-members
GENERAL SESSION SPEAKERS
The International Franchise Association extends its utmost gratitude to all the speakers participating in IFA’s 66th Annual Convention. These industry-shaping voices will deliver the insights you need to evolve your brand into a smarter, stronger franchise system for the year ahead - and beyond.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23
SAM BALLAS, CFE
CEO & CO-FOUNDER, EAST COAST WINGS + GRILL/SAMMY’S SLIDERS
Sam G. Ballas, CCIM, CFE, is a franchise executive, investor, and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience across finance, real estate, and franchising. He began his career in financial services with Equico Securities and AIG before founding East Coast Wings + Grill (ECW) in 1999 and launching it as a franchise system centered on unitlevel economics in 2005.
Under Sam’s leadership, ECW has earned recognition including the Inc. 5000, Franchise Business Review’s Top 50 and Hall of Fame honors, and rankings by Entrepreneur and Franchise Times. Since 2015, he has been featured nationally in outlets such as Bloomberg, Fox News, and CNBC on franchise growth and economics.
Sam is the 2026 Chair of the IFA Board of Directors, and is also the founder of ZorAbility, Inc. and co-founder of both Sammy’s Sliders and Dine Growth Group.
ANDREW CATHY CEO, CHICK-FIL-A, INC
Andrew T. Cathy is Chief Executive Officer for Chick-fil-A, Inc., one of the nation’s largest family-owned businesses. As CEO, Andrew is only the third person in the company’s history to hold that title, following in the footsteps of his father, current Chairman Dan T. Cathy, and his late grandfather, Founder S. Truett Cathy.
With extensive experience working in Chick-fil-A restaurants and serving in multiple Support Center roles, Andrew is committed to ensuring the future of Chick-fil-A as a healthy, purpose-driven, global organization devoted to making a lasting, positive impact on the people and communities it serves. From 2019 until his appointment as CEO, Andrew was executive vice president of operations, overseeing the selection, cultivation and development of Chick-fil-A’s franchised restaurant owners and leading the business operations of all Chick-fil-A restaurants.
Sponsored by:
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23
GREG FLYNN
FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN & CEO, FLYNN GROUP LP
Greg Flynn is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Flynn Group and Flynn Properties. With 2,900+ Applebee’s, Taco Bells, Panera’s, Arby’s, Pizza Huts, Wendy’s and Planet Fitness units generating $5.0+ billion in sales and employing 78,000+ people in 44 states and 3 countries, Flynn Group is the largest franchise operator in the world. Flynn Properties invests in commercial real estate and has owned and managed more than 4 million square feet since its founding in 1994; it also owns 100+ hotels. Greg has been recognized as one of the Bay Area’s Most Admired CEOs by the San Francisco Business Times, as Restaurant Leader of the Year by Restaurant Business Magazine, as Operator of the Year by Nation’s Restaurant News, as Dealmaker of the Year by the Franchise Times, and as an Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst and Young. He was recognized as a San Franciscan of the Year by the SF Examiner in 2025. He has been named Applebee’s Franchisee of the Year and Operator of the Year five times each, including in 2023, and was named Franchisee of the Year for Arby’s in 2021, Wendy’s in 2022, Pizza Hut in 2023, and Wendy’s again in 2025. He serves on the boards of the National Restaurant Association and the International Franchise Association.
DAYMOND JOHN
STAR OF ABC’S SHARK TANK; FOUNDER/CEO OF FUBU
An entrepreneur in every sense of the word, Daymond John has come a long way from taking out a $100,000 mortgage on his mother’s house and moving his business operation into its basement. John is CEO and Founder of FUBU, a much-celebrated global lifestyle brand, and a pioneer in the fashion industry with billions in product sales world-wide. Former President Barack Obama appointed Daymond John a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) to harness his energy, ideas, and experience to help develop the next generation of entrepreneurs both at home and abroad.
Sponsored by:
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
KAT COLE
CEO, AG1 (FORMER PRESIDENT & COO, FOCUS BRANDS)
Kat Cole is CEO at AG1, a global health company focused on foundational nutrition. In her role, she is responsible for leading AG1’s next phase of growth, global expansion, and innovation. Cole is a seasoned business leader and soughtafter advisor with more than 20 years of operational, brand, and executive leadership experience. Prior to AG1, she was President and COO at Focus Brands, where she oversaw the company’s nine presidents and businesses generating billions in sales around the world. In addition to her role at AG1, she serves on the boards of Slice and Milk Bar. She has been a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, a member of the United Nations Global Entrepreneurs Council, and named to Fortune’s annual 40 Under 40 list.
DAVE MORTENSON & CHUCK RUNYON
BOARD LEADERS, PURPOSE BRANDS, LLC; CO-FOUNDERS, ANYTIME FITNESS
Chuck Runyon and Dave Mortensen are co-founders of Anytime Fitness and board leaders of Purpose Brands, LLC, the largest and most trusted portfolio of fitness, nutrition, and wellness franchise brands. Purpose Brands generates a combined $3.7 billion in revenue, operates more than 7,000 locations across over 50 countries on all seven continents, and serves a total of 6 million members.
In 2002, Chuck and Dave revolutionized the fitness industry when they co-founded Anytime Fitness. Today, with over 5,000 franchise locations on all seven continents—more than half located outside the U.S.—Anytime Fitness is recognized as the #1 fitness franchise brand in the world. In 2020, they were named “Entrepreneurs of the Year” by the International Franchise Association (IFA).
Together, they co-authored Love Work: Inspire a high-performing work culture at the center of People, Purpose, Profits and Play® and Fanchise Your Franchise.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
CURTIS DUBAY
CHIEF ECONOMIST, U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Curtis Dubay is the Chief Economist at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He tracks the condition of the economy, analyzes the impact of public policy on economic growth, and runs the Chamber’s Chief Economists Committee. Previously, he was senior economist at the American Bankers Association and a research fellow in tax and economic policy at The Heritage Foundation. He also worked at the accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and at the Tax Foundation. Dubay has researched and published frequently on a wide range of tax and economic issues. He is regularly quoted by the press and has appeared often in the media, including on CNBC, Fox Business, Fox News, and C-SPAN. He has testified before Congress several times and been cited in newspapers such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, and Politico. Dubay received his master’s degree in economics from the University of Connecticut and his bachelor’s degree in economics and leadership studies from the University of Richmond. He resides in Washington, D.C., with his wife and three sons.
CODIE SANCHEZ
CO-OWNER, RESIBRANDS; FOUNDER & CEO, CONTRARIAN THINKING
Founder and CEO of Contrarian Thinking one of the fastest-growing financial media businesses with 6 million followers and 100 million monthly views. Author of the bestselling book, Main Street Millionaire. Founder of Contrarian Thinking Capital, a venture capital firm, and Main Street Holding Company with small or what we call Main Street businesses - think car washes, laundromats, property management companies, etc., her specialty is in the roll-up, turnaround, and add-on space. She built First Trust’s $1 billion+ AUM Latin America business and held positions at Goldman Sachs, State Street, and Vanguard. She started as a journalist where she won the JFK award and Howard Buffett Foundation grant for border conflict.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Registration
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CFE and Professional Development Sessions*
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
SCHEDULE
Supplier Forum Advisory Board Executive Meeting (Invite only)
Finance Committee Meeting (Invite only)
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM IFA Executive Committee Meeting (Invite only)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Franchisee Forum Meeting (Open to all Franchisee Attendees)
Supplier Forum Advisory Board Meeting (Open to all Supplier Attendees)
Franchisor Forum Meeting (Open to all Franchisor Attendees)
Poker Tournament | Sponsored by Buchalter (registration required)*
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Registration & Registration Lounge | Sponsored by DevHub
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM IFA Board of Directors’ Meeting (Board Members and Past Chairs only)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CFE and Professional Development Sessions
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Annual Leadership Conference*
Networking Coffee & Lunch Provided. Additional Registration Fee Required. Sponsored by Promo Republic, KTA Financial Services, Huntington Learning Center, Ziebart, The Entrepreneur Source and We Sell Restaurants
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM IFA Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting (Invite only)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
New Member & First-Time Attendee Experience | Sponsored by Benetrends
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Afternoon Beverage Break in Registration Lounge
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Opening General Session | Sponsored by Jani-King State of Franchising - Matt Haller, President & CEO, IFA
Fireside Chat - Greg Flynn, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Flynn Group LP and Flynn Properties; Mary Kennedy Thompson, CFE, IFA Chair; CEO, BNI
Fireside Chat - Andrew Cathy, CEO, Chick-fil-A, Inc.; Matt Haller, President & CEO, IFA Sponsored by Morrow Hill
Passing of the Gavel - Mary Kennedy Thompson, CFE, IFA Chair; CEO, BNI; Sam Ballas, CFE, Incoming IFA Chair; CEO, President & Founder, East Coast Wings + Grill/Sammy’s Sliders
Keynote Speaker: Daymond John, Founder & CEO, FUBU; CEO, The Shark Group | Sponsored by DLA Piper
Award Presentations: Hall of Fame | Sponsored by BDO + Entrepreneur of the Year
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM FranPAC Max Donor Event - Cocktails and Conversation (Invite only)
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Exhibit Hall Open with Reception & Franchise Main Street Presentations
• Building Franchise Value Through Brand Empowerment
• The Visibility Equation: Building Transparency Through Better Tech
• Franchise Means Local - Elevating the Franchisee Story
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Committee Meet-Ups in Franchise Main Street /Exhibit Hall Diversity Institute & VetFran Meet-Ups sponsored by Neighborly International Meet-Up sponsored by BNI
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Dine Arounds with Board Members and IFA Staff*
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Registration & Registration Lounge | Sponsored by DevHub
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM Franchise Main Street Open
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Prayer Breakfast*
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM Emerging Franchisor Bootcamp* Sponsored by Lathrop GPM, Hibu, and SMB Franchise Advisors
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Concurrent Education Sessions & Franchise Main Street Theater Presentations
• Shifting Tastes: How Consumer Trends Are Redefining Franchise Success
• Tech-Savvy Leadership: How Forward-Looking Franchise Executives Drive Results
• The Franchise Development Strategic Growth Workshop | Sponsored by Neighborly
• The Growth Mindset: Helping Your System Sell More
• Value Reengineering: 1% Matters
• Winning Visibility in the AI Search Era
• The Five Tenets of Effective Franchising
• AI Picks the Shortlist. Is your Brand on It?
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM New Supplier Member/First-Time Supplier Attendee Meet Up Sponsored by INFINITI HR
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Morning Break in Registration Lounge
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM General Session
You Built a Franchise, Now Build a FANchise!
Dave Mortensen, Co-Founder & Board Member, Purpose Brands; Chuck Runyon, Co-Chair, Board of Directors, Purpose Brands Sponsored by Consumer Fusion
Keynote: Hustle and Heart: Lessons from Unexpected Places
Kat Cole, CEO, AG1; Former President & COO, Focus Brands
Award Presentations: Women’s Leadership Award | Sponsored by Mary O’Connor & Co. + Ron Harrison Diversity
*Additional
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open with Lunch & Franchise Main Street Theater Presentations
• You Ask, We Answer: Meet Your Franchise HR Compliance Challenges Head On People Prefer People: Why the Human Voice Still Wins in Franchising
• What’s Hurting Franchise Brands Online? How Franchises Can Win More Customers and Stay Visible in the New AI Search Era
• Mapping Smarter: How Modern Data Ecosystems Are Changing Franchise Planning
• Leading Franchise Development Through Systems, Strategy, and Alignment
• Scale with Certainty: Frameworks for Brand Control and Franchisee Flexibility
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
IFA Past Chairs Lunch Meeting (Invite only)
Concurrent Education Sessions & Franchise Main Street Theater Presentations
• AI & Human Co-Working: Real-Time Collaboration Between Machines and Field Teams
• Beyond Feedback: Effective Communication and Franchise Advisory Councils That Work
• Certified Franchise Brand Workshop
• From First Touch to Final Handshake: Case Studies and Workshops in Franchise Development | Sponsored by Neighborly
• Late Night with David Barr: Masterclass on Achieving Escape Velocity Sponsored by American Franchise Academy
• Your Franchise Sales Cycle isn’t Just a Process - it’s a Growth Engine
• Franchisors: Don’t sell your equity! Consider a Royalty Transaction
• Turning Interest into Investment: Bridging the Gap Between Franchise Development Marketing, PR, and Sales | Sponsored by Tidehouse
Franchise Ascension Initiative Presentations
Afternoon Beverage Break in Registration Lounge
Thought Leadership Roundtables | Sponsored by Location3 (2) 40 minute rounds, with break
Thought Leadership Roundtables Networking Reception | Sponsored by Ignite Visibility
Franchise Ascension Initiative Celebration & Networking
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM CFE Celebration with Graduates | Sponsored by DevHub
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Private Equity and Capital Solutions Reception (Open to all Franchisor & Franchisee Attendees) Sponsored by Cassels, Harrington Park Advisors, IMC, Lafayette Square, MPK Equity Partners, NVP (Norwest), Pioneer Equity Partners and The Riverside Company
FranPAC Reception (Invite only) | Sponsored by Fox Rothschild LLP
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM Registration & Registration Lounge | Sponsored by DevHub
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Franchise Main Street Open
Thought Leadership Roundtables | Sponsored by Cassels (2) 40 minute rounds, with break
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Morning Beverage Break in Registration Lounge
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Concurrent Education Sessions & Franchise Main Street Theater Presentations
• Franchise Development and Operations for 0-25 Units: Building a System that Scales
• Performance Based Habits to Inspire Franchise Development Sales Sponsored by CLA
• Resales, Transfers, and Buy-Backs: When, Why, and How to Act Strategically Sponsored by Stark & Stark
• The Automation Advantage: Reducing Manual Work and Maximizing Franchise Value
• Franchisor C-Suite Think Tank & Forum Exchange | Sponsored by Withum
• The New Rules of Being Found: AI, GEO & the Future of Franchise Websites
• The Marketing Playbook: Unifying Local & National Marketing for a Better Customer Journey and Maximum Revenue | Sponsored by Scorpion
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open w/ Lunch & Franchise Main Street Theater Presentations
• Mitigate the Risk, Manage the Labor Spend - Built for Franchises!
• Brand Consistency at Scale: How Top Franchisors Enable Local Execution Without Losing Control
• Discover Five Critical Marketing Shifts Reshaping Franchise Success in 2026
• You Ask, We Answer: Meet Your Franchise HR Compliance Challenges Head On
• The Emperor Has No AI Code
• Funding Fundamentals: Exploring Options for Your Franchisees
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Concurrent Education Sessions & Main Street Theater Presentations
• Data Activation: From Insights to Action Across the Franchise System
• Debate: Growth Strategies - In-House vs. Fractional vs Broker vs Franchise Sales Organizations | Sponsored by Franchise Fastlane and FranServe
• Franchise Finance Trends - What to Watch and What to Do Sponsored by ApplePie Capital
• Executive Briefing on Politics & Policy | Sponsored by Polsinelli
• P&L Matters: KPIs, FBCs and the ABCs of Coaching
• Franchisor Founders Only Think Tank & Forum Exchange
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Afternoon Beverage Break in Registration Lounge
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
General Session
U.S. Economic Outlook: What to Expect for the Economy in 2026 and Beyond Curtis Dubay, Chief Economist, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Keynote: Think Like a Contrarian: The Future Belongs to the Bold Codie Sanchez, Co-Owner, ResiBrands; Founder & CEO, Contrarian Thinking Sponsored by Heights Wellness Retreat
Award Presentations: CFE Graduation + William Rosenberg Leadership Award
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Open with Reception & Main Street Theater Presentations
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM IFA Unplugged: 80’s Rewind
2026 CFE GRADUATES CONGRATULATIONS
The Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) program is the gold standard for professional development in franchising. The CFE designation is awarded to franchise professionals who have demonstrated knowledge in franchising and have completed the course of study and requirements established by the International Franchise Association.
Danielle Ann A. Rosario, CFE
Francorp Philippines
Wayne Abbott, CFE
Hydraulink Pty Ltd
Helen Alfa, CFE FCA
Ramon Almira, CFE
Philippine Seven Corporation
Sultan Hazaa Al-Mutlaq, CFE
The Barns Cafe
Melissa Alvarado, CFE
Blue Rock Search
Cristinela Ancuta, CFE
Kaia Bowls Franchising LLC
Rhoda Angeli Milla, CFE
Philippine Seven Corporation
Amber Arizpe, CFE
Palm Beach Tan, Inc.
Safiah Arooz, CFE
Franchise with Heart Consulting
Kairul Azman Bin Mohd Yusoh, CFE
Marrybrown
Cody Baier, CFE
Vendasta
Bobby Banzhof, CFE
Chicken Salad Chick
Heather Bartlow, CFE
International Franchise Association
Benjamin Batac, CFE
Grainsmart
Alexandra Batinic, CFE
HOT Perspectives
Michael Bayne, CFE
Citrin Cooperman
Nelio Bayona, CFE
Philippine Seven Corporation
Engr. Belyne Prades, CFE
Living Water
Michelle Biddick, CFE
Subway
Umran Bin Ahmad Ropie, CFE
Malaysian Franchise Association
Ahmad Bin Jamaludin, CFE
Little Caliphs International Sdn Bhd
Zuraida Binti Jomri, CFE
Malaysian Franchise Association
Dylan Bitticks, CFE
Dave’s Hot Chicken, LLC
Chuck Blevins, CFE
Neighborly
Kara Boariu, CFE
Clothes Bin Franchise
Jennifer Brandeen, CFE International Franchise Association
Lisa Bricker, CFE
Celebree School
Billy Bridges, CFE Gold’s Gym
Eric Brown, CFE
Donatos Pizzeria
Lisa Buehler, CFE
Alliance Franchise Brands
Renee Burgess, CFE
Purpose Brands, Anytime Fitness
Katie Burnworth, CFE
Maliesa Cadogan, CFE
ServiceMaster of Canada LTD
Robert Cameron, CFE
Wet Seal
David Campoy, CFE
BNI Global
Jayde Canham, CFE
Viva Leisure
Reina Carmina Si, CFE
Ma’x’s
Maureen Catania, CFE
Molly Maid
Bryan Chalmers, CFE
ServiceMaster of Canada LTD
Michael Chalmers, CFE
Spherion Staffing
Cisy Chao, CFE
MNP
Elie Chdid, CFE
Markarie Inc.
Rick Chittley-Young, CFE Canadian Franchise Association
Marie Choi, CFE WellBiz Brands
Justin Clark, CFE Annex Brands, Inc.
Renato Clemente Jr., CFE Ma’x’s
Brandon Clifford, CFE Business Alliance, Inc.
Dave Collins, CFE
BNI Global
Ashley Coneff, CFE
Inspire Brands
Misty Connaughton, CFE
OpenWorks
Megan Connor, CFE Blue Rock Search
Ashley Conover, CFE
BAM Franchising, Inc
Heather Cotten, CFE
Michelle Cotter, CFE
Blue Rock Search
Renee Crews, CFE
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen
Joselito Cruz, CFE
Pancake House
Renelyn B. David, CFE
U Franchise
Richard Davies, CFE
CEFA Early Learning
Paul Dean, CFE
Sabai Thai Spa
Nancy Delgadillo, CFE
FranWealth Partners
Chananya “Polly” Denniston, CFE
Heart to Home Meals
Matthew Diestl, CFE CEMG
Doug Downer, CFE
Franchise Ready
Dawn Drazdys, CFE Right At Home
Jessica Eng, CFE
Alliance Franchise Brands
Scott English, CFE
M&M Meat Shops Ltd
Debbie Etherton, CFE
Koala Insulation
Andrew Falchiere, CFE
Citrin Cooperman & Company
James Faria, CFE
Inspire Brands, Inc.
Clark Faustino, CFE
Minute Burger
2026 CFE GRADUATES CONGRATULATIONS
Erin Frick, CFE Domino’s Pizza LLC
Marissa Frois, CFE The Entrepreneur’s SourceÆ
Gareth Gabriel, CFE Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC
Michael Gaspar, CFE Rita’s Franchise Company, LLC
Michael Gazer, CFE BNI
Angelica Gewirtz, CFE Blue Rock Search
Ian Gordon, CFE Sabai Thai Spa
Theresa Gorelick, CFE
Nuttha Goutier, CFE National Event Management
Abigail Greeno, CFE Gallagher Franchise Solutions
David Gschneidner, CFE Discover Strength
Rodell Guiao, CFE Philippine Seven Corporation
Kenneth Hall, CFE
Matt Haller, CFE International Franchise Association
Tracy Harge, CFE Port of Subs
Tiffany Hassell, CFE OpenWorks
Mary Martha Hicks, CFE Wings Etc., Inc.
Jason Hill, CFE Green Acres
Cassandra Hill, CFE Choice Hotels Owners Council
Mike Holman, CFE BNI
Michael Hyam, CFE The Consultant Exchange
Steven Inglefield, CFE MBI
Jason Janoski, CFE Home Helpers Home Care
Holle Janzen, CFE Camp Bow Wow
Wong Jin Nee, CFE Wong Jin Nee & Teo
Lori Johnson, CFE The Grounds Guys
Gretchen Johnson, CFE Top 2 Bottom Business Solutions
Lauren Johnson, CFE Propelled Brands
Jamie Judge, CFE Gallagher Franchise Solutions
Crispin Kalaw, CFE McDonalds Philippines
Michelle Kelly, CFE The Wendy’s Company
Joey Kenth Dionaldo, CFE U Franchise
Vikas Kharb, CFE CEFA Early Learning Centres
Doug Kisgen, CFE JunkStart Junk Removal
Shay Kleinschmidt, CFE FranFund
Miranda Knapton, CFE BNI
Maria Kostina, CFE Fuse Franchising Inc
Michael Kotia, CFE BIGGBY COFFEE
Amanda Kowski, CFE Primrose School Franchising Company
Arno Krug, CFE Sabai Thai Spa
Wendy Kunz, CFE International Franchise Association
Kim Kusiak, CFE Neighborly
Beth Larson, CFE Build a Legacy, LLC
Steve Leasure, CFE Neighborly
Dennis Leskowski, CFE ClientTether CRM
Terry Lim Tek Keong, CFE Global Art
Pamela Luers, CFE Ivy Kids Early Learning Center
Zach Luffman, CFE Window World
Kelvin Lui, CFE Pizza Pizza
Josh Lundvall, CFE Wings Etc., Inc.
Callum Mackay, CFE Concept Eight
Joseph Mackay, CFE Lift Brands Inc.
Gwenlyn Mandaliya, CFE Canadian Franchise Association
Anna Margarita Quibot, CFE Ma’x’s
Sydney Markel, CFE FlexiTech
Gordon Martin, CFE Plus Fitness
Emma Martin LaPlant, CFE Pause Studio
Branden McCain, CFE
Stiltz Franchising, Inc.
Bruce McFarlane, CFE BDC Partners
Melissa McGarvey, CFE British Swim School
Sherry McNeil, CFE FranchiseFuel Consultants Inc.
Norhadi Md Yusof, CFE
Malaysian Franchise Association
Dawn Meechin, CFE
Gong Cha
Caroline Meers, CFE Honest1 Auto Care
Joanah Mendoza, CFE
McDonalds Philippines
Andrew Dean Miller, CFE Hibu, Inc.
Marcos Montas, CFE Shoot 360 Inc.
Jason Moss, CFE Batteries Plus
Chau Nguyen, CFE A&W Food Services of Canada
Jerome Nikko Mateo Esteban, CFE Grainsmart
Sean Oatney, CFE Planet Fitness
Thomas OConnell, CFE Buchalter LLP
Carla Olive, CFE
Franchise Ready
Michelle Oonk, CFE
Smoothie King
2026 CFE GRADUATES CONGRATULATIONS
Jelena Pasic, CFE Harlem Shake
Jasmina Patel, CFE Primrose School Franchising Company
John Pearson, CFE Goddard Systems, LLC
Kristy Pendlebury, CFE Guttervac
Loana Perez, CFE TeacupFuls Franchise LLC
Alex Pericchi, CFE PuroClean, Inc.
Ryan Picklyk, CFE Oxford Learning Centres
Alex Preddie, CFE RocketBarn Marketing
John Pugh, CFE Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Michael Rana, CFE POS Franchising, LLC
Maricel Rebullido, CFE U Franchise
Dick Ren, CFE Ivy Kids
Dale Ressler, CFE DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen
Joe Reynolds, CFE Inspire Brands Inc.
Recollete Rhea A. Tiamzon, CFE Potato Corner
Joseph Riner, CFE Metal Supermarkets Franchising America Inc.
Martin Robertson, CFE Clear Summit Group
Lynette Robinson, CFE Threshold Brands
Jason Robson, CFE Explore & Develop
Diana Roopnarine, CFE
The Franchise Academy Inc.
Gina Rozell, CFE Dave’s Hot Chicken
Dawn Russell, CFE Blue Rock Search
Jaycarl Sabanal, CFE Philippine Seven Corporation
Tarun Sachdeva, CFE Franchise Ready
Mohd Saiful Haq Bin Khider, CFE
ZN River Sdn Bhd
Gene Sanders, CFE Senior Helpers
Shawn Saraga, CFE Boston Pizza
Lisa Saville, CFE FCA
Alex Schiavone, CFE Canadian Franchise Association
Shivam Sharma, CFE Metal Supermarkets
Kelli Shiel, CFE MBCM Strata Specialist
Ryan Shorten, CFE
Bricks 4 Kidz
Lindsay Simpson, CFE Showhomes
Justin Southwell, CFE Express Employment International
Erika Spalding, CFE
James Stapleton, CFE Caring Transitions
Gary Steegstra, CFE Storage King
Stephanie Stephens, CFE Best Life Brands
Jackie Stilwell, CFE
The Entrepreneur’s SourceÆ
Dayana Sultanova, CFE Fuse Franchising Inc
Derek Sutherland, CFE Keypoint Law
David Sutter, CFE Neighborly
Hemu Suvarna, CFE BNI India Enterprises Pvt Ltd
Michael Tacadena, CFE Ma’x’s
Vic Tapia, CFE Wings Etc., Inc.
Cassaundra Taylor, CFE Buzz Franchise Brands
Scott Temme, CFE Zaxby’s Franchising LLC
Robert Thesing, CFE Tierra Encantada
Nikki Thomas, CFE Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC
Janette Timms, CFE Training Central
Maria Tomitz, CFE Listen360
Leslie Toole, CFE
1-Tom-Plumber
Dave Van Klingeren, CFE BNI
Lili Varela, CFE Smoothie King
Nishant Verma, CFE
Nicholas Vitale, CFE Bumper Man
Nicholas Warner, CFE Woodhouse Spa
C-A Washington, CFE Soulstice Serenity
Don Williams, CFE Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Kimberly Wolff, CFE Sandler
Ben Wright, CFE Canopy Lawn Care
Deric, Yeo Chin Lee, CFE My Us Pizza Sdn Bhd
Damian Yeo Shen Li, CFE DSLY FRANIP SDN BHD
2025 IFA MAJOR AWARDS
Congratulations to all our winners!
Each year, we recognize the recipients of the IFA Major Awards, the most prestigious awards in franchising, at the IFA Annual Convention. This convention will be no different as we invite the entire franchise community to celebrate and honor these six individuals for their outstanding and lasting contributions to the franchise business model.
The 2025 IFA Major Award winners will be recognized throughout all three General Sessions.
Greg
IFA WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AWARD
Emma Dickison CEO and President Home Helpers Home Care
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Len Fischer Founder & Chairman of the Board Benetrends
Jeffrey Kolton Founder and Principal Franchise Market Ventures, LLC
RONALD E. HARRISON AWARD
HALL OF FAME AWARD
Flynn Founder, Chairman & CEO Flynn Group, LP
WILLIAM ROSENBERG FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP AWARD
Omar Simmons Founder & President Exaltare Capital Management
Raynya Simmons COO Team Simmons
Alaa El-Bashir Rochester, MN
Sylvester Everhart Decatur, GA
Kendrick Faison Odenton, MD
Gibran Grant Brooklyn, NY
Aaron Hall Huntsville, AL
Demarco Harris Louisville, KY
Rocki Harris Alpharetta, GA
Tierra Webley Land O’ Lakes, FL
Raji Welch-Bey Twinsburg, OH
Wen Yong Potomac, MD
Clarence Herry White Plains, MD
Talayah Jackson Washington, DC
Brooke McGilvery Lancaster, TX
Lisa Mulrain Bethesda, MD
Antoinette Nelson Washington, DC
Melina Owusu Bloomfield, NJ
Andrew Oyedeji Charlotte, NC
M. Denise Simmons Miramar, FL
Johanna Torres New Bruswick, NJ
Beshon Trusty Crofton, MD
Ashish Patel Bee Cave, TX
Roy Quezada Providence, RI
Ben Rogers Charlotte, NC
Shania Seibles Columbus, GA
Mia Able Newton, MA
Benedict Amoo Jersey City, NJ
Ranette Bryant Chesapeake, VA
Quiana Cloud Atlanta, GA
Julian Dickenson Miami, FL
Alysha Dozier Louisville, KY
Catrina Burgess Silver Spring, MD
THANK YOU!
FAI MENTORS:
Jackie Adams, Floor Coverings International
Michelle Biddick, Subway
Mitch Cohen, Multi-unit/multi-brand Franchisee
Angela Coppler, Previously Cousins Maine Lobster, Wendy’s
Dianne Davis
Geoffrey Goodman, Remarkable Brands Group
Dustin Hansen, Back Nine / InXpress
Toni Harris Taylor, Network in Action
Jotham Hatch, Stratus Building Solutions
Lisa Hennigar, ERA Group
Jonathan Hill, Morrow Hill
David Humphrey, Ignite Fitness Holdings
Earsa Jackson, Clark Hill PLC
Mark Kirsch, Lathrop GPM
Larry Layton, Profit Soup
Keith Levenson, ClientTether
Jennifer LoBianco, Best Life Brands
Mariana Marques, Firehouse Subs, RBI
Tom Monaghan, Green Home Solutions and Central Bark
Pete Palmisano, Amplifon / Miracle-Ear
Jae Pi, Citrin Cooperman & Company
Michele Popelka, Next Day Access
James Roussos, Chicken Salad Chick
Lou Schager, Blue Sky Above Consulting
Andrew Seid, MSA Worldwide
Tom Shoolbraid, AAMCO
Richard Snow, Amplify Franchise Financing
J.J. Sorrenti, Best Life Brands
James Stapleton, Caring Transitions
Jonathan Steward, Mosquito Shield of Southern NJ
Erica Tarnowski, Aroma Joe’s Franchising, LLC
Brian Woods, Neighborly
Christina Russell
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
A EXHIBITORS BY COMPANY
3C Store Fixtures
Booth #: 647, 649 3363 Hwy 301 N. Wilson, NC 27893 (252) 291-5181
djones@3Cstorefixtures.com 3cstorefixtures.com
Contact: David Jones, New Business Development
From concept to completion, 3C Store Fixtures delivers retail environments and custom millwork for franchises across the nation. Our end-to-end services include design, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and installation.
401GO
Booth #: 943 9815 S Monroe St Suite 301 Sandy, UT 84070 (801) 2142125 hello@401go.com 401go.com
Contact: Andrew Stinnett, Regional Vice President HCM Channel
401GO is a fintech retirement benefit platform. Using our proprietary automation technology, we have simplified setup & admin of a 401(k), reducing work & driving down costs. We collaborate with financial advisors, payroll providers, benefits brokers & more to create the most beneficial solution for clients.
AC Inc.
Booth #: 446 911 Yates St Suite 185 Victoria, BC V8V 4Y9 (250) 2137277
angela@fieldcoachexperts.com
Contact: Angela Cote
AC Inc. maximizes franchisee profitability through fractional coaching, training, and advising. We offer the industry’s only certification for franchise business coaches. Led by Angela Coté, our team leverages 100+ years of real-world experience to help you build and scale world-class support structures.
ActiveCampaign
Booth #: 815, 817 North Dearborn St 5th Floor Chicago, IL 60602 (800) 357-0402 abeckett@activecampaign.coma https://activecampaign.com/ Contact: Jenny Hollowed-Peterson, Events Specialist
ActiveCampaign HQ helps franchise and multi-location brands manage marketing from one streamlined dashboard—scaling personalized email and SMS, automating growth, and keeping brand consistency across corporate and local teams with centralized reporting and clear insights.
ADP Inc.
Booth #: 716, 718 1 ADP Boulevard Roseland, NJ 07068 (973) 9374323
regina.felix@adp.com www.adp.com
Contact: Chris Rawley, Marketing Manager
ADP provides HR software and outsourcing for businesses, handling payroll, tax, benefits, time & attendance, and people management, helping companies manage employees from hiring to retirement, offering solutions for businesses of all sizes.
AGS Fleet
Booth #: 138, 140, 142 2450 W Sample Rd Suite 20 Pompano Beach, FL 33073 (833) 826-4968
info@agsfleet.com www.agsfleet.com
Contact: Mark Francis, Manager
Vehicles + Wraps + Upfits + Financing + Nationwide Delivery = ROAD READY RIDES. AGS Fleet is a one-stop-shop for commercial vans and trucks, graphics, upfitting, leasing/financing, and nationwide delivery for vehicledependent national franchise systems.
All Point Retail
Booth #: 1142
2301 Cattlemen Rd Sarasota, FL 34232 (941) 343-9999
squinn@allpointretail.com allpointretail.com
Contact: Sean Quinn, CEO
The nation’s top technology services provider to the franchise space in all areas of hardware, software, installation, ongoing support, and specialized services. These include consulting and software solutions specific to franchsigin that are platform agnostic. We are the IT glue to the Zor and Zee scaling success together.
Alphagraphics National Programs
Booth #: 712 143 Union Blvd Suite 600 Lakewood, CO 80228 (925) 759-2536
cnolan@alphagraphics.com https://www.nationalprograms. alphagraphics.com/
Contact: Craig Nolan
AlphaGraphics National Programs provides reliable support at scale, helping marketing and franchise teams manage print, signage, and promotional materials across the entire franchise system. Our unique agEnterprise solution brings your branded materials into a custom online portal, helping you save on time and costs.
AnswerConnect
Booth #: 611 1033 SE Main St Portland, OR 97214 (888) 822-2034
karen@answerconnect.com
Contact: Randa Ramsay, Event Coordinator
Voted #1 Answering Service in 2025 by Forbes, AnswerConnect helps grow your business by staying connected with your customers, anytime, day or night. No bots. No AI, just humans. We handle your calls, book appointments, qualify leads, and answer questions, so you never miss a moment to win more business.
Aon
Booth #: 339 1 Liberty St 165 Broadway
New York, NY 10006 (800) 448-2539
smebd@aon.com aon.com
Contact: Greg Marshall, Communications Manager
Aon offers an insurance program specifically designed for franchisees, providing comprehensive coverage and competitive pricing through A-rated carriers. This program not only helps franchisees meet the insurance compliance requirements set by franchise agreements, but benefits franchisees as their systems grow.
ApplePie Capital
Booth #: 400, 402 548 Market St PMB 54105 San Francisco, CA 94104 (415) 944-1534
jamie@applepiecapital.com www.applepiecapital.com
Contact: Jamie Davis, SVP Business Development
ApplePie Capital is a relationship lender for exceptional franchise brands. ApplePie is 100% franchise focused, facilitating over $3.2 billion dollars funded across 150+ franchise brands. We make it easier and faster for our brand partners and their franchisees to access the capital they need to accelerate growth.
Artesian CPA Booth #: 448 1312 17th St. Suite 462 Denver, CO 80202 (720) 301-8832
Racheal@artesiancpa.com www.artesiancpa.com
Contact: Racheal Bland, Director of Human Resources
Artesian CPA provides external audit services for franchisors, emerging companies, and highgrowth potential businesses. Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, our former Big Four professionals deliver franchise-focused expertise, leveraging advanced technology to provide accurate, efficient, and compliant audits.
Astley Gilbert Limited Booth #: 747 42 Carnforth Rd Toronto, ON M4A2K7 (416) 288-8666
bridgetc@astleygilbert.com Astleygilbert.com
Contact: Bridget Cashman, Senior Account Manager
Astley Gilbert is a leader for commercial fleet graphics offering a turnkey national wrap program. We are able to control your branding from a single print source & deliver and install wraps coast to coast. We specialize in design, program development, and implementation of wrap programs for your fleet.
Aterra Booth #: 650 1001 Grand Ave West Des Moines, IA 50265 (641) 512-6413
jesser@aterracs.com https://aterracs.com/
Contact: Jack Esser, Vice President of Business Development
Aterra supports franchise growth through construction-led delivery, real estate strategy, and capital solutions. Through Aterra Construction Services and Aterra Real Estate, we deliver ground-up, redevelopment, and interior build projects, with buildto-suit options that help operators preserve capital and scale faster.
Atlas Mapping Booth #: 335
8A Cyrus Way, Cygnet Park Hampton Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 8HP (01733) 314-2245
stuart@atlas-mapping.com www.atlas-mapping.com
Contact: Stuart Lee, Managing Director
Atlas Mapping has been servicing the franchise industry for over a decade now, working with hundreds of franchisors. We provide unapparelled territory support and advice to franchisors at all stages of development.
AutyFi Booth #: 314 41 Peabody St. Suite 201 Nashville, TN 37210 (661) 295-4658 ext. 101
lexi.correll@autyfi.ai
https://www.autyfi.ai/
Contact: Lexi Correll
AutyFi is a business intelligence platform that aggregates franchisee QuickBooks Online data into one clear hub. View aggregated financial reports, performance scorecards, and consistent benchmarks to spot trends, drive growth, and support smarter decisions across every location.
Bank of America
Booth #: 326 100 N Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28255 (248) 765-4645
melissa.hochstein@bofa.com www.bankofamerica.com
Contact: Jason Baroni, SVP, Business Strategy & Intelligence Manager
Banking/Finance
BeanSquad
Booth #: 1112
500 Post Rd E 2nd Floor
Westport, CT 06880 (646) 225-9576
mike@beansquad.com Beansquad.com
Contact: Bruce Patz, CDO/Owner
BeanSquad is a top franchise bookkeeping & accounting partner, offering tailored solutions for franchising’s unique complexities. Our Triple A services—Accounting, Analytics & Advisory—deliver clarity and insights to drive growth for both franchisees and franchisors.
Benetrends Financial
Booth #: 500 1684 South Broad St Suite 130 Lansdale, PA 19446 (267) 498-0059
akraus@benetrends.com
https://www.benetrends.com/
Contact: Ali Kraus, Chief Marketing Officer
Benetrends Financial helps entrepreneurs and franchisors secure funding with solutions like SBA loans, ROBS, and equipment financing. With 40 years of experience and over 30,000 clients supported, Benetrends provides expert guidance and personalized support to help businesses launch and grow.
Birdeye
Booth #: 1217
2479 E Bayshore Rd Suite 188
Palo Alto, CA 94303 (800) 561-3357
alesia.ramanenka@birdeye.com https://birdeye.com/
Contact: Alesia Ramanenka, Director, Field Marketing
#1 Agentic Marketing Platform for Multi-Location Brands. Birdeye replaces fragmented marketing tools with one enterprise platform that unifies customer data and deploys custom AI.
BizBuySell
Booth #: 907
425 Market St
7th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105 (844) 495-3091
fdsupport@bizbuysell.com https://www.bizbuysell.com/ Contact: Greg Wilson, Director of Field Sales
BizBuySell is the Internet’s largest marketplace for buying or selling a business or franchise. Attract quality franchisees with our best-in-class converting Franchise Directory, resale plans, and digital marketing solutions. Get unparalleled exposure with 15x the traffic of our closest competitor.
BNI
Booth #: 516
3430 Toringdon Way Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28277 (800) 825-8286
heather@bni.com bni.com
Contact: Harmony Widman
BNI is the world’s largest referral networking organization and a global franchisor with over 11,500 chapters in 76 countries. Our franchise partner program provides whiteglove support to onboard franchisor locations into BNI chapters, helping franchisees grow through referrals.
BoeFly
Booth #: 910
50 West 72nd St
New, NY 10023 (215) 360-4519
nbroudo@boefly.com BoeFly.com
Contact: Nancy Broudo, SVP, Business Development
BoeFly was launched with the understanding that franchise growth and financing go hand in hand. BoeFly has supported more than 600 unique franchise brands and is a leading financial technology company that continues to deliver innovative online tools and solutions to accelerate business forward.
BooXkeeping
Booth #: 426
9550 S Eastern Ave
Suite 253
Las Vegas, NV 89123 (702) 725-2669
max@booxkeeping.com
https://www.BooXkeeping.com
Contact: Max Emma, CEO
BooXkeeping is the Preferred Bookkeeping Provider for over 100 franchise brands across the U.S. We understand the unique needs of franchises when it comes to bookkeeping. We act as an extension of your franchising team by providing full bookkeeping services to your franchisees. We offer low Fixed Fees and Uniform Reporting!
Brame Holdings
Booth #: 229
13750 San Pedro Ave Suite 640
San Antonio, TX 78232 (726) 241-2961
isaac@brameholdings.com bramebrands.com
Contact: Isaac Quiroga, Marketing Director
From accelerating business performance and strategic acquisitions to full-service division support we help you grow your business, scale your operations, and expand your legacy. We have the expertise, divisions, and solutions to make you grow.
BuildASign
Booth #: 752
11525a Stonehollow Dr
Suite 120
Austin, TX 78758 (512) 607-7632
terry.kendall@buildasign.com https://eshop.buildasigncommercial. com/
Contact: Terry Kendall, Sales Manager
Award-winning online customer printing provider specializing in signage, apparel, and home decor, with a mission to make it easy and affordable for people to share their message or tell their story through personalized products.
Boulevard
Booth #: 1103
626 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 410
Los Angeles, CA 90017 (415) 368-8097
cstevans@blvd.co
https://www.joinblvd.com
Contact: Cat Stevans, Senior Marketing Event Manager
Boulevard offers the first and only Client Experience Platform purposebuilt for appointment-based, self-care businesses.
BrandWide
Booth #: 449
304 S Jones Blvd 1681 Las Vegas, NV 89107 (510) 413-9000
manu@meetbrandwide.com www.meetbrandwide.com
Contact: Manu Das, CEO
BrandWide (meetbrandwide.com) is the all-in-one franchise Software for Zors and Zees. It is rated 5-star by popular review sites. It offers CRM, Marketing, Info manager, Opener, LMS, Library, Audit, Compliance, and Royalty. It also offers HUB, Sales, Operation, Forum, and Storefront for Zees with 24/7 support.
Business Finance Depot
Booth #: 646
7029 Norne Ln
Mount Dora, FL 32757 (800) 788-3884
marisol@businessfinancedepot.com www.businessfinancedepot.com
Contact: Marisol Cruz, COO
Our company specializes in providing financing to new and existing franchisees using SBA 7(a) loans up to $5M, SBA 504 loans up to $110M and USDA loans up to $25M. We also work with many equipment financing companies for any equipment needed to operate a franchise.
Company names appearing in blue are IFA members; those in black are non-members.
Canadian Franchise Association
Booth #: 742
116-5399 Eglinton Ave W Toronto, ON M9C 5K6 (416) 419-3100
ssharma@cfa.ca www.cfa.ca
Contact: Shivam Sharma, ManagerDevelopment & Membership
The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) is a national, not-for-profit association of more than 600 corporate members representing over 40,000 franchise business owners. We are the voice of the franchise community and the recognized authority on franchising in Canada.
CareerPlug
Booth #: 700 14425 Falcon Head Blvd. Bldg. E, Suite 100 Austin, TX 78738 (512) 579-0164 conferences@careerplug.com www.careerplug.com
Contact: Darian Bordan, Marketing Manager
Founded in 2007, CareerPlug helps over 400 franchise brands and 60,000+ business owners hire and retain great people with an easy-touse software. Our innovative tools automate time-consuming HR tasks and deliver the exceptional support needed to build winning teams faster.
Cerca
Booth #: 1211
1 Chemin de Suchet Macey, Grand Est 10300 (212) 210-7045
contact.ifa@cerca.io https://cerca.io/en/
Contact: Louis Chevalier, CTO
Build, grow and scale your multilocation brand faster
ChoiceLocal
Booth #: 1100
24960 Center Ridge Rd Westlake, OH 44145 (419) 366-1878
dsantiago@choicelocal.com
https://choicelocal.com/
Contact: Damian Santiago, VPFranchise Relationships
ChoiceLocal is the Premier Franchise Marketing Agency with advanced solutions for digital marketing across SEO, AEO, Paid Search, Social, automation, and much more.
Cinch
Booth #: 200 67 W 13490 S Suite 200 Draper, UT 84020 (801) 783-1441
sales@cinch.io
https://cinch.io/
Contact: Mike Dame, Director of Solutions Engineering
Cinch is the ultimate customer data experience platform for home service businesses operating across cities, states, or regions. Designed to simplify multi-regional marketing, Cinch unifies customer data management, omnichannel marketing automation, and reputation management into one AI-powered solution.
Citrin Cooperman Booth #: 834
50 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10020 (516) 445-8092
miannuzzi@citrincooperman.com https://www.citrincooperman.com/ Contact: Michael Iannuzzi, Partner, Practice Leader – Franchise Practice
Citrin Cooperman’s Franchise Practice has supported leading franchise operations for over 40 years. Our CFEaccredited team helps franchisors and multi-unit franchisees with financial state audits, tax preparation and compliance, M&A, various advisory services and growth strategies— providing insight to achieve your goals.
Clarity Voice Booth #: 434 2 Corporate Dr Suite 250 Southfield, MI 48076 (800) 786-6160
clarityexperts@clarityvoice.com www.clarityvoice.com
Contact: Gary Goerke, Founder & CEO
FranchisePhones®: Trusted by 100+ franchise systems to deliver VoIP, Cellular, Texting, and AI powered integrations to their growing networks. We collaborate with franchisors who understand the significant impact of communication technologies on franchisee revenues, ensuring they maximize growth and efficiency.
Clayton Kendall Booth #: 841 167 Dexter Dr Monroeville, PA 15146 (888) 799-4757
kroselli@claytonkendall.com 195 Exchange Boulevard Contact: Kevin Roselli
We are a full marketing agency providing branded merchandise, promotional products, print collateral, and signage to support the Franchise community.
ClientTether
Booth #: 347 105 N Main St Spanish Fork, UT 84660 (385) 332-8144
dave@clienttether.com
https://clienttether.com/ Contact: Dave Hansen, CEO
ClientTether is the sales automation & CRM platform of choice for home service franchise systems. It streamlines franchise development and unit-level operations with text, call, and email automation, integrated quoting, payments, and online reviews. Recognized as a top franchise CRM by Entrepreneur Magazine.
Constant Contact
Booth #: 601 890 Winter St Suite 300
Waltham, MA 02451 (866) 289-2101
alex.chang@constantcontact.com https://www.constantcontact.com/ Contact: Alex Chang, Event Manager
Simplify marketing across all locations with a single, flexible solution. Constant Contact empowers franchises to maintain brand consistency through locked templates and centralized campaign control. Scale effectively with nested accounts that mirror your organization, simplified billing, and priority support.
Consumer Fusion
Booth #: 504 5050 Avenida Encinas Suite 360 Carlsbad, CA 92008 (800) 381-9987
xan@consumerfusion.com www.consumerfusion.com
Contact: Xan Gulish, VP, Business Development Consumer Fusion
Consumer Fusion is a trusted platform for franchise reputation, local SEO, and social media, supporting 100+ franchise brands. As an IFA Preferred Vendor and Top 5 Franchise Supplier, we help franchises boost visibility, drive loyalty, and stay consistent across every location with hands-on, white-glove support.
Creative Colors International
Booth #: 352 19015 S. Jodi Rd Suite E Mokena, IL 60448 (800) 933-2656
Comments@CreativeColorsInt.com
https://wecanfixthat.com/
Contact: Mark J. Bollman, President
The Ultimate in On-Site Repair , Restoration, Cleaning, Protection & Dyeing of Leather, Vinyl, Plastic & Fabric!
CCI can Restore Your Restaurant Furniture to Save You Time & Money. From rips & tears, fading & discoloration & replacement of damaged seat covers. We handle all types of commercial seating. Call us today!
Curious Jane
Booth #: 1005
439 S. Florida Ave
Suite 301
Lakeland, FL 33813 (863) 646-2488
lkellogg@curiousjane.com curiousjane.com
Contact: Gloria Burbano, Chief Strategy Officer
Curious Jane is THE AD AGENCY FOR FRANCHISE BRANDS™. We know how they operate, how they succeed, and how they become iconic. We are a full-service advertising agency specializing in consumer marketing and franchise development. We work with some of the top franchise brands in the country.
Darter Specialties, Inc.
Booth #: 1043
500 Cornwall Ave Suite 2 Cheshire, CT 06410 (203) 699-9805
Sales@darterspecialties.com
Contact: Guy Darter, CEO
Darter Specialties is the premiere provider of apparel, promotional items, print material, signs, banners, tents, and other branded items for the franchise industry. Darter Specialties creates web stores for your franchisees to have a one-stopshop to purchase all their branded merchandise. Stop by and see us at booth 1043.
Delightree
Booth #: 928
4100 e Mississippi Ave Denver, CO 80246 (303) 726-8155
doug@delightree.com delightree.com
Contact: Doug Gabbard, Head Of Growth
Delightree brings every part of franchise operations into one platform and uses AI to reveal trends, gaps, and opportunities so brands can launch locations faster, elevate performance, and scale with confidence.
Dell Technologies Booth #: 1314
1 Dell Pkwy Nashville, TN 37217 (737) 285-4602
katie.denham@dell.com dell.com/dbp
Contact: Katie Denham, Business Development Manager
Dell Technologies is pleased to partner IFA and its members to extend exclusive discounting and benefits for your IT needs. Our team can assist with custom quotes and tailored solutions from our comprehensive Professional lineupfrom laptops, desktops and monitors to servers, software and more.
Denamico Booth #: 1110
305 N Fifth Ave Suite 380 Minneapolis, MN 55401 (612) 605-3800
info@denamico.com denamico.com
Contact: Kristin Dennewill, Co-CEO
Denamico helps franchise brands and multi-unit operators scale on HubSpot by building their growth operating system. We design and connect CRM, marketing, sales, service, and data to drive clarity, adoption, and scalable performance.
Design + Build + Manage Booth #: 619
14800 Quorum Dr. Suite 330 Dallas, TX 75254 (972) 484-6646
gtaylor@morrowhill.com https://morrowhill.com/ services#Design-Build-Manage
Contact: Grady Taylor
Morrow Hill’s Build + Design + Manage services evaluate, plan, and execute new locations with precision. We remove guesswork, reduce risk, and accelerate time to market by coordinating site evaluation, space planning, and project management from lease signing to opening day.
Design Huddle
Booth #: 538
111 SW Fifth Ave Suite 3150
Portland, OR 97204 (866) 359-4782
dave@designhuddle.com https://www.designhuddle.com
Contact: Dave Stewart, CEO
Design Huddle is a design and video creation platform that empowers franchisees to market locally with on-brand, template-driven editing and automation—streamlining the production of approved digital, print, video, and slide content.
Discovered Performance Hiring Software Booth #: 452 Po box 323 Surfside, CA 90743 (833) 332-8378
fletcher@discovered.ai https://discovered.ai/
Contact: Fletcher Wimbush, CEO
Discovered helps franchise systems hire faster and keep better people. We automate the hiring workflow so franchisees follow it with less effort. Brands see up to 90% lower turnover, 48% fewer workers comp claims, and 65% less time spent hiring — all for one simple price.
Diversified Royalty Corp. Booth #: 301 330 - 609 Granville St Vancouver, BC V7Y 1A1 (001) 604-235-3146
melody@diversifiedroyaltycorp.com https://www.diversifiedroyaltycorp. com/
Contact: Melody Nirooi, Office Manager
Diversified Royalty Corp. (“DIV”) is a multi-royalty corporation engaged in the business of acquiring top-line royalties from well-managed multilocation businesses and franchisors in North America.
Dynamic Drips
Booth #: 1323
4440 Round Lake Rd Arden Hills, MN 55126 (612) 432-9151
lisseth@dynamicdrips.com
Contact: Lisseth DeGracia, Founder
Dynamic Drips is a mobile IV Infusion company that is based in MN and Nurse owned . We have been open for a little over four years and have over 10,000 clients! We have a team of over 35 RNs that travel to the location of your choice, and partner with different businesses and franchises. DD offers 12 different IV Infusions!
Enspire for Enterprise
Booth #: 1015
11350 McCormick Ep 3 Rd Suite 200
Hunt Valley, MD 21220 (602) 501-8588
michele.brevig@enspireforenterprise.com enspireforenterprise.com
Contact: Michele Brevig, VP, Sale
Enspire for Enterprise helps emerging and mid-size franchise brands grow with strategic, results-driven digital marketing. We empower franchisors and franchisees through clear strategy, measurable performance, and education that drives smarter, scalable growth.
Entrepreneur
Booth #: 838
1651 E. Fourth St Suite 125
Santa Ana, CA 92701 (949) 622-7126
bdavis@entrepreneur.com https://www.entrepreneur.com/
Contact: Brent Davis, VP of Franchise Sales
The Ultimate Franchise Authority for almost 50 years, Entrepreneur has been trusted the world over by active business buyers. Entrepreneur is the only business media powerhouse with dedicated franchise editorial content and renowned rankings, including the Franchise 500® recognized the world over.
The Entrepreneur’s Source
Booth #: 823
464 Heritage Rd
3rd Floor
Southbury, CT 06488 (203) 405-2171
gcook@franchisesource.com futureoffranchising.com
Contact: Gregory Cook, Member Strategist
TES specializes in connecting qualified candidates to some of the top franchise companies. With over 250 coaches, we provide you access to candidates that are 9x more likely to become your next franchisee! Beyond providing top notch candidates, we also offer coaching to improve your franchise development results.
etrainu
Booth #: 940
10/60 Edward St
Brisbane city, Queensland 4000 (07) 3114 2958
sales@etrainu.com www.etrainu.com
Contact: Cameron O’Riordan, VP of Sales
etrainu is a learning management system designed to make training easy. We help organizations manage learning across multiple teams, locations, or levels from one simple platform.
Trusted by 1,300+ companies worldwide, including US Youth Soccer, USA Track and Field, HSBC, and First Tee.
Eulerity
Booth #: 714
45 W 45 St 8th Floor
New York, NY 10036 (917) 208-0145
marketing@eulerity.com
https://eulerity.com/
Contact: Mary Hanula, Senior Director of Marketing
Eulerity is an agentic marketing OS that consolidates paid media, organic social, listings, reviews, and analytics into one platform. Built for multi-location brands, it replaces fragmented tools with AI-driven automation so lean teams can scale faster, smarter, and more profitably.
EventPrep Franchise, Inc.
Booth #: 1006
266 Via De La Reina Merritt Island, FL 32953 (703) 232-5792
ptrapp@eventprep.com www.EventPrep.com
Contact: Paul G Trapp, CEO / Owner
EventPrep Franchise provides free hotel sourcing and contract negotiations, professional event planning, and streamlined registration services. With national reach and strong industry relationships, we help franchisors save time and money, reduce stress, and deliver exceptional events with confidence.
Express Franchise
Booth #: 953
3 rue Marcel Gabriel Rivière Lyon, Auvergne Rhones Alpes 69002 (+33) (0)628-024507
isabelle@lexpress-connect.com
https://lexpress-franchise.com/en/ourfranchises/
Contact: Isabelle Dennieau, International Director
L’Express Franchise is Europe’s leading platform connecting thousands of entrepreneurs with the franchise industry. A genuine digital alternative, it’s revolutionizing the way franchisors recruit their future partners — offering continuous, active exposure to millions of aspiring entrepreneurs (25 million monthly views).
EZee Assist
Booth #: 546
325 Front St W. 4th Floor
Toronto, ON M5V 2Y1 (1) 647-703-5894
raphael@ezeeassist.com
Contact: Raphael Rajan, CEO
Agentic AI support platform that delivers instant answers/support to franchisees. Integrating directly into the franchisor’s tech stack, works omni-channel (SMS, Email, Teams, Slack, etc.), and features robust human-in-the-loop ticketing and analytics. Now, expanding into agentic workflows across the franchise value chain.
FC Dadson
Booth #: 1001 N1043 Craftsmen Dr Greenville, WI 54942 (920) 209-9434
timm@fcdadson.com www.fcdadson.com
Contact: Tim Matey, CFE, Vice President of Business Development
FC Dadson is the premier single source provider for franchise retail environments. We specialize in developing attractive, creative and functional solutions that address your interior build-out needs. Typical programs include creative design, standardization, architecture, construction management and custom fixtures.
FIS
Booth #: 1105 5995 Windward Pkwy Alpharetta, GA 30005 (678) 642-8311
mharof@tsys.com
https://www.globalpayments.com/ employers/employee-payments
Contact: Dianne Newton, National Sales Manager
Global Payments is an all-in-one payroll and employee payments partner. We provide companies with innovative tools, including earned wage access, digital tip solutions, payouts and paycard programs.
Fish Window Cleaning Booth #: 1022 217 Chesterfield Towne Centre Chesterfield, MO 63005 (636) 530-7334
rachelle@fishwindowcleaning.com https://www.fishwindowcleaning.com/ Contact: Rachelle Baumer
Founded in 1978, Fish Window Cleaning specializes in low-rise commercial & residential window cleaning. We provide a unique, highdemand, recurring service through year-round window cleaning, keeping the windows of your business sparkling all year long. We are the leading choice for clients in need of crystal-clear windows.
FisherZucker
Booth #: 412 21 S 21st Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 825-3131
lfisher@fisherzucker.com
www.fisherzucker.com
Contact: Lane Fisher, Partner
Fisher Zucker LLC is a full-service franchise law firm with a national practice dedicated almost exclusively to franchise, registration, litigation, distribution and licensing matters. The firm has offices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Fishman Public Relations
Booth #: 410 570 Lake Cook Rd Suite 440 Deerfield, IL 60015 (847) 945-1300
sfish@fishmanpr.com www.fishmanpr.com
Contact: Sherri Fishman, Chief Visionary Officer
As franchising’s agency of choice since 1991, Fishman PR combines high-impact earned media results with precise content marketing & digital strategies to shape compelling brand narratives that help franchisors stand out, build trust, and grow their franchise systems.
Flamel.ai
Booth #: 353 727 Madison Ave. Office 240 Covington, KY 41011 (816) 277-4670
paul@flamel.ai 615 Madison Ave.
Contact: Paul Ehlinger, Founder & CEO
Flamel.ai helps multi-location brands deploy smarter marketing for every location, all in one place.
Franchise Business Review
Booth #: 923
155 Brewery Ln Suite 201 Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 433-2270
info@franchisebusinessreview.com GoFBR.com
Contact: Michelle Rowan, President & COO
Franchise Business Review (FBR) is an independent research firm that provides franchises with benchmarking and best practices to improve franchisee and employee satisfaction. FBR has been trusted by more than 1,300 top-performing companies to equip them with human-centric data and insights for long-term growth and success.
Franchise Capital Solutions
Booth #: 336 4844 E 44th Ave Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 213-1757
lynsay@franchisecapitalsolutions.com www.franchisecapitalsolutions.com
Contact: Lynsay Luchsinger, Owner/CEO
Nationwide financial solutions provider dedicated to the franchise industry providing a wealth of financial choices for entrepreneurs at every stage of their development. With our growing network of lenders, we have access to SBA, conventional, equipment, working capital, and unsecured loans for new and existing businesses.
Franchise Clique, LLC
Booth #: 740
245 Seven Farms Dr Suite 110
Daniel Island, SC 29492 (843) 277-1095
david@franchiseclique.com www.franchiseclique.com
Contact: David Schwartz, Founder and CEO
FranchiseClique.com was founded in 2008 by CEO Dave Schwartz and has grown into one of franchising’s largest lead generation providers and a premier source of high-quality franchise leads. We partner with hundreds of franchise brands and business opportunities, delivering unparalleled call-verified lead generation.
Franchise FastLane Booth #: 211 14301 FNB Pkwy
Suite 312
Omaha, NE 68154 (531) 333-3278
ahuelle@franchisefastlane.com
Contact: Anna Huelle
Franchise FastLane is a leading FSO trusted by emerging & proven brands nationwide. Since 2017, it has helped award 9,000+ franchise units & placed 3,600+ entrepreneurs into ownership. Today, FastLane provides full-service development for 24 brands & delivers strategic support to 14 brands through its CarPool program.
Franchise Direct Booth #: 736
3500 Lenox Rd NE Suite 1500 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 419-2120
heather.tomlinson@franchisedirect.com www.franchisedirect.com
Contact: Jill Ptacek, CEO
Franchise Direct was founded in 1998 and is among the pioneers of internet lead generation for the franchise industry. With over 25 years of online marketing experience, Franchise Direct has grown to become the world’s leading portal for franchise and business opportunities.
Franchise Flippers
Booth #: 938
19 Old Twon Square Suite 238
Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 281-5113
chris@franchiseflippers.com
Contact: Chris Baker, President
We’ve solved resales! For a fraction of the cost of internal resources you can reduce terminations and facilitate successful transfers to capable new operators. With our suite of services and team of experts, we guide your franchisees to the best timing, strategy and plan for selling their franchise for maximum value.
Company names appearing in blue are IFA members; those in black are non-members.
Franchise Ninja Booth #: 1123
7400 Baymeadows Way Suite 230 Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 746-1679
rick@franchiseninja.ai
https://www.franchiseninja.ai/
Contact: Rick Batchelor, CXO
The AI Platform for Innovative Franchise Brands. Our AI-powered Ninjas deliver results for franchise development and franchisees by providing cutting-edge tools engineered to fuel explosive growth and save hundreds of hours of manual work. We’re unlike anything you’ve seen before.
Franchise Ramp
Booth #: 428 310 4th Ave S Suite 5010, PMB 92977 Minneapolis, MN 55415 (918) 527-9113
aren@franchiseramp.com franchiseramp.com
Contact: Aren Johnstone, CEO
Franchise Ramp is a performance marketing agency built for franchise brands, by franchisees. After managing $1B+ in ad spend, our Franchise Performance Creative™ approach has lowered acquisition costs by 25% or more. Today, we support 1,000+ locations across 20 brands, driving growth and profitability.
Franchise Times Booth #: 300 2808 Anthony Ln S Minneapolis, MN 55418-3234 (612) 767-3200
info@franchisetimes.com
https://www.franchisetimes.com/
Contact: Kevin Pietsch, Sales Director
Franchise Times is known for its one-of-a-kind coverage that provides insight into every facet of franchising through print magazine and digital coverage. It illuminates the people, ideas and brands that make franchising the dynamic industry it is.
Franchise Training Solutions
Booth #: 443
1920 E Serene Ave Suite 502-101 Las Vegas, NV 89123 (316) 844-0253 fordspeaks@profitrichresults.com Contact: Ford Saeks, Keynote Speaker
Elevate franchise performance with keynotes and customized training that improve local marketing, sales, and system execution. Kick-off your annual conference with Hall of Fame Speaker & Author Ford Saeks for live, virtual, or on-demand programs on AI, growth, CX, and culture.
Franchise Update Media
Booth #: 215 1201 New York Ave NW Suite 300A Washington, DC 20005 (800) 289-4232 ext. 202 sales@franchiseupdatemedia.com
https://www.franchising.com/
Contact: Barbara Yelmene, VP, FUM Business Development
With more than 40 years of experience, Franchise Update Media, powered by the International Franchise Association, delivers a unique combination of Conferences, Print, Digital and Online Products for Franchisors, Multi-Unit Franchisees, and Franchise Buyers. Come grow with us.
Franchise Ventures
Booth #: 706
150 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23510 (800) 898-4455
info@franchiseventures.com www.franchiseventures.com
Contact: Matt Maxwell, Senior Vice President
Franchise Ventures connects franchises with qualified prospects through leading franchise and business-for-sale marketplaces. Our flagship site, Franchise.com, is a modern discovery platform offering data-backed brand profiles, educational content, and a personalized search and discovery experience.
FranchiseFilming
Booth #: 346
2455 E Sunrise Blvd. Suite 908
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (888) 389-3456
Contact: Trevor Rappleye, CEO
FranConnect
Booth #: 801
13865 Sunrise Valley Dr Suite 150
Herndon, VA 20171 (703) 390-9300
Lorena.Garcia@franconnect.com https://www.franconnect.com/
Contact: Lorena Garcia, SVP of Marketing
FranFast by Fast Cloud Booth #: 550 1395 Brickell Ave Suite 800 Miami, FL 33131 (305) 676-6828 info@franfast.io www.franfast.io
Contact: Rogelio Martinez, President
Franchisewire
Booth #: 1011
499 Ernston Rd Suite B9 Parlin, NJ 08859 (888) 977-4374
jill@ifpg.org https://https://www.franchisewire.com/
Contact: Jill Abrahamsen, Editor in Chief
FranchiseWire has quickly become franchising’s leading news source. By creating unbiased, quality content, we have gained the respect of the industry and created a huge following of readers who keep coming back for more of our in-depth reporting, breaking news, expert advice and colorful storytelling.
FranConnect is the leading enterprise software provider for franchise and multi-location businesses. For 25+ years, the FranConnect AI-powered platform has served as the backbone for sales, operations, and marketing for over 1,500 brands and one million locations worldwide.
FRANdata
Booth #: 916
4501 N Fairfax Dr Suite 304
Arlington, VA 22203 (800) 485-9570
ewiseman@frandata.com www.frandata.com
Contact: Edith Wiseman, President
FRANdata is an industry-leading research and consulting firm offering market intelligence that enables our clients to grow their business in franchising. By leveraging the largest database of franchise information in the industry, we help clients measure performance, find ideal targets and fully understand franchising.
FranFast is a Salesforce-powered franchise management platform that unifies development, new store openings, operations, compliance, and franchisee support. It gives franchisors real-time visibility, standardized processes, and datadriven insights to grow and protect their brand.
FranFund
Booth #: 416 6100 Western Pl Suite 1000
Fort Worth, TX 76107 (817) 730-4500
veickenhorst@franfund.com www.franfund.com
Contact: Vanessa Eickenhorst, Director of Marketing
FranFund is the #1 franchise funding company in Entrepreneur Magazine— and we earn it by doing what others won’t. SBA, ROBS, and beyond, we hand-hold, coach, and guide candidates step-by-step, turning confusion and fear into confident, funded franchise owners.
FranNet
Booth #: 735
6844 Bardstown Rd Suite 645
Louisville, KY 40291 (209) 541-9032
mcastrejon@frannet.com
https://frannet.com/
Contact: Mario Castrejon, VP of Marketing
FranNet is a franchise consulting firm that helps entrepreneurs navigate the path to business ownership through a proven consulting process and a nationwide network of franchise advisors. We connect franchisors with qualified candidates through visibility, education and strategic partnership programs.
FranServe
Booth #: 746
345 Route 17 S. Saddle River, NJ 7458 (800) 206-5454
Contact: Alesia Visconti, CEO
FranSite
Booth #: 338
70 NE Loop 410 Suite 450
San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 366-3500
davidn@fransite.com
Contact: David Nicolson, CEO
We currently function as the outsourced Real Estate Department for national concepts. FranSite leads a team of over 150+ highly experienced retail real estate brokers throughout the US and Canada assisting franchisors in their expansion efforts.
FRM Solutions
Booth #: 741
2870 Peachtree Rd. Suite 915-1386 Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 751-4240
mfriedman@frmsolutions.com
https://www.frmsolutions.com/ Contact: Michael Friedman, Account Executive
FRM Solutions is an AI-powered franchise CRM built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 for global, multibrand franchisors. FRM unifies sales, operations, project operations, finance, and site visits into a single system of record to strengthen internal execution, compliance, and franchisee communication via an integrated gateway.
Gallagher Booth #: 829
2850 Golf Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 (630) 773-3800
trish_haeffner@ajg.com franinsurance.com
Contact: Susan Kothe, Franchise Program Vice President
We’re your dedicated insurance and risk management partner, providing tailored programs that protect franchisors, franchisees and their businesses. Backed by Gallagher’s global expertise and strong involvement in the franchise community, we deliver peace of mind so you can stay focused on growth and long-term success.
GBBIS
Booth #: 1023 18005 Skypark Circle 54 J Irvine, CA 92614 (570) 724-9109
jorge.azpilicueta@gbbis.com www.gbbis.com
Contact: Jorge Azpilicueta, Managing Director
Gbbis empowers franchises to grow smarter by mapping optimal territories, maximizing market white space, and identifying the best locations. Backed by 38+ years of experience, our intuitive mapping software and analytics drive confident expansion decisions.
Company names appearing in blue are IFA members; those in black are non-members.
Glasshouse
Booth #: 848
3401 Mallory Ln Suite 100 Franklin, TN 37067 (615) 561-6099
sales@glasshouse.biz
https://www.glasshouse.biz
Contact: Kelly Gabele, Partnership Program Manager & Onboarding Support
GlassHouse is the only sales platform built for home service businesses that finds existing homeowners and runs outbound—so you don’t have to wait for leads. Through Digital Door Knocking, operators can reach targeted neighborhoods and turn outreach into predictable pipeline. More jobs booked, all in one place.
Global Franchise Magazine
Booth #: 951
Artichoke Media
Suite 2/4 Global House, Global Park, Moorside
Colchester, Essex CO1 2TJ https://www.global-franchise.com/ Contact: Jenny O’Neill
Global Franchise Magazine is an international publication delivering expert insight, news and analysis for the global franchising industry. It covers franchise growth, expansion, leadership, legal matters, innovation and best practice from industry leaders worldwide.
Group II
Booth #: 846 4827 NW 72nd Ave Miami, FL 33166 (786) 621-5576
Gusto
Booth #: 1042 525 20th St San Francisco, CA 94107 (702) 715-7615
lauren.moore@gusto.com gusto.com
Contact: Kevin Northrup,
Gusto automates and simplifies payroll, HR, compliance, and benefits for more than 400,000 small businesses across the U.S.
Hibu
Booth #: 548 9200 Worthington Rd Suite 210
Westerville, OH 43082 (310) 405-1339
aj.shull@hibu.com
https://hibu.com/franchise
Contact: AJ Shull, AVP Brands & Franchise
Grow your franchise with Hibu’s AI-powered marketing and local expertise. We partner at the corporate level to build scalable strategies, then work with franchisees to execute campaigns that drive revenue while aligning with your brand goals, with full support and transparency.
HigherVisibility
Booth #: 850 6070 Poplar Ave Suite 760 Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 672-7243
david@highervisibility.com
https://www.highervisibility.com
Contact: David, Managing Partner
HigherVisibility.com is a nationally recognized SEO Agency and online marketing firm. We bring a highly effective and practical approach to franchise marketing. Our business is getting franchises more exposure in the search results and more customers as a result!
Hot Dish Advertising
Booth #: 311
3500 Vicksburg Ln N Suite 400-361 Plymouth, MN 55447 (612) 341-3100
dkane@hotdishad.com https://www.hotdishad.com/ Contact: Dawn Kane, CEO, Co-Founder
Hot Dish Advertising is a full-service advertising and marketing agency that specializes in supporting franchise brands across B2B, B2C and B2E. We’ve been ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine’s list of Top Franchise Suppliers for eight years in a row, with three #1 in category rankings.
Hughes Booth #: 1035 11717 Exploration Ln Germantown, MD 20876 (301) 428-5500
carl.udler@hughes.com www.hughes.com/franchise
Contact: Carl Udler, Sr Director Marketing
Retail success starts with a foundation of secure, reliable, and intelligently managed networks. Hughes Managed Services delivers peace of mind with end-to-end connectivity solutions— so you can focus on retail while we connect, protect, and manage.
Human Interest
Booth #: 223 655 Montgomery St Suite 1800 San Francisco, CA 94111 (855) 655-7824 beth.doris@humaninterest.com www.humaninterest.com
Contact: Kyle Rhodes, Business Development Manager
Human Interest is modernizing the retirement industry with 401(k) plans that are radically simple. Since 2015, they’ve helped over 40,000 businesses, including franchises across the country, offer accessible, award-winning retirement benefits.
The Huntington National Bank Booth #: 936 7 Easton Oval Easton, OH 43219 (561) 777-0123
jelena.kuchar@huntington.com Huntington.com
Contact: Jelena Kuchar, SBA Market Manager
Huntington is proud to be an SBA Preferred Lender. This means that on behalf of the SBA, we have the authority to make final decisions on most SBA loans, helping to make sure you get to financing you need, easily and efficiently. Now nationwide.
Hylant
Booth #: 836 811 Madison Ave Toledo, OH 43604 (419) 255-1020
Sarah.Tracy@Hylant.com https://hylant.com/ Contact: Sarah Tracy, Client Executive
Hylant is one of the largest privately held insurance brokerages in the United States. Founded in 1935, the company offers comprehensive risk management consultation, alternative risk financing services, business insurance brokerage, employee benefits, small business insurance solutions and personal insurance services.
Identity Group
Booth #: 451 1480 Gould Dr Cookeville, TN 38506 (931) 252-6585
michael.sterner@identitygroup.com www.identitygroup.com
Contact: Michael Sterner, VP Business Development
Identity Group is a national signage partner for franchise and multilocation brands. We provide design support, fabrication, project management, and installation to ensure every location is built to brand, on time, and on budget—across any size rollout.
IFA World Franchise Show
Booth #: 201 382 George St 2nd Floor
New Brunswick, NJ 07030 (732) 439-2030
matt.hallman@fortemexpo.com
https://ifafranchiseshow.com/
Contact: Matt Hallman, Event Director, Brands & Partnerships
Through a first-of-its-kind joint venture between the IFA and Fortem International, The IFA World Franchise Show combines franchising expertise with world-class exhibition management to deliver an innovative, curated experience connecting franchise brands with qualified prospects.
iFranchise Group
Booth #: 738 1630 45th St Suite 202
Munster, IN 46321 (708) 957-2300
info@ifranchisegroup.com https://ifranchisegroup.com/
Contact: Mark Siebert, CEO
iFranchise Group comprises the world’s top franchising professionals and was voted the #1 franchise consulting/development firm in independent surveys of hundreds of franchisors each year from 2019 through 2025. Stop by our booth to discuss your franchise questions and how we can assist with your franchise growth.
Ignite Visibility
Booth #: 929
4370 La Jolla Village Dr Suite 320 San Diego, CA 92122 (619) 752-1955 opportunity@ignitevisibility.com www.ignitevisibility.com
Contact: Nicole Garcia, Senior Digital Marketing Manager
Ignite Visibility is an award-winning digital marketing agency helping franchise and multi-location brands grow through data-driven strategies and innovative technology. We support 200+ franchise brands and 15,000+ locations with SEO, paid media, social media, content, web development, and our AI-powered platform, Rallio.
Image Cube | Print
Booth #: 934
15840 Monte St Suite 109
Los Angeles, CA 91342 (866) 899-2823
cs@imagecube.com www.imagecube.com
Contact: Ari Boyajian
Image Cube provides franchisefocused print, signage, promo products, direct mail, and fulfillment. We help franchise brands stay consistent, streamline workflows & reduce costs. Our web stores simplify ordering and enforce brand standards. Request a free print audit to discover where your franchise can save time and money.
imageOne Uniforms Booth #: 547
1525 Park Manor Blvd. Suite 149 Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (715) 919-4202
ryan@imageoneuniforms.com www.imageoneuniforms.com
Contact: Ryan Yingling, Vice President of Sales
imageOne Uniforms helps franchises promote themselves by providing logo apparel, uniforms, promotional products, and online company stores. Our clients love our exceptional service, competitive pricing, ecofriendly options, and fresh, creative ideas that you can’t get anywhere else. Power Up Your Marketing with imageOne!
Incline Marketing Booth #: 405 490 1st Ave S Suite 800
St Petersburg, FL 33701 (866) 328-5330
caden@inclinemktg.com inclinemktg.com
Contact: Caden Underwood, Sales Manager
Incline Marketing is a performancedriven digital marketing agency helping service businesses grow with qualified leads. We manage SEO, paid ads, LSA, email, and reputation, with tracking, reporting, and hands-off execution focused on ROI.
INFINITI HR
Booth #: 637 6263 N Scottsdale Rd Suite 143
Scottsdale, AZ 85250 (623) 455-6234
daniel.mormino@infinitihr.com
Contact: Kimberly Hill, Senior Business Development Manager
Exceptional Experiences© – INFINITI HR, a Certified PEO for franchises, reduces labor costs, mitigates employer liability, and provides True-Group benefits & jointemployer insurance. Learn about our Grandfathered Discount Package for IFA Members!
Company names appearing in blue are IFA members; those in black are non-members.
International Franchise Association
Booth #: 224
1201 New York Ave, NW Suite 300A
Washington, DC 20005 (202) 628-8000
info@franchise.org www.franchise.org
Contact: Matthew Haller, CEO & Storyteller
The International Franchise Association is the only national trade association that represents all aspects of the franchise community. Our mission is to protect, enhance and promote franchising.
International Franchise Show London Booth #: 203
Ground Floor, Beacon Tower Bristol BS1 4UB (55) 853-16402
norma.montana@thefranchiseshow. co.uk
https://www.thefranchiseshow.co.uk/
Contact: Norma Ramírez Montana, Consultant
Grow internationally from London’s central hub. Connect with 11,000+ professionals seeking their perfect franchise match. Showcase your brand to serious prospects ready to take the next step in business ownership.
International Franchise Professionals Group - IFPG
Booth #: 1013 499 Ernston Rd Suite B9
Parlin, NJ 08859 (888) 977-4374
membership@ifpg.org
https://www.ifpg.org
Contact: Red Boswell, VP
The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) is a membership-based franchise broker organization with more than 1,500 franchisors, franchise consultants and vendor members.
Intuit
Booth #: 1047
311 W Walton St Chicago, IL 60610 (630) 664-2484
dlesner@agencyea.com
https://www.intuit.com/enterprise/ Contact: Dani Lesner, Account Supervisor
Boost productivity with business and financial management in one solution. Make faster decisions with real-time data and visibility across your portfolio.
Ironmark Booth #: 942
9040 Junction Dr Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 (888) 775-3737
kcorbett@ironmarkusa.com www.ironmarkusa.com
Contact: Jake Latta, Sr. Vice President
Ironmark is an integrated marketing partner for franchise and multilocation brands. We help drive local performance while maintaining brand consistency through data-driven marketing, creative, media, print, signage, merchandise, and logistics—simplifying execution across every location.
JLL’s Visionary Insights Group Booth #: 651
200 E. Randolph St 45th Floor Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 228 3653
cynthia.pearl@jll.com https://hello.jll.com/ jllvisionaryinsightsgroup
Contact: Cynthia Pearl, SVP, Visionary Insights Group
We are a specialized team of consultants, data scientists, and software engineers using AI and machine learning to solve any real estate challenge. If you operate brick & mortar real estate assets, the Visionary Insights Group will increase your return on investment and lower your risk profile.
Company names appearing in blue are IFA members; those in black are non-members.
Jobber
Booth #: 337
10130 103 St NW
Suite 300 Edmonton, AB T5J 3N9 (416) 707-3947
ashley.ha@getjobber.com www.jobber.com
Contact: Chris Gardner
Jobber is the platform that puts blue collar franchises first. Built for service pros, Jobber software brings together everything your franchise needs to operate as one.
Jobber gives you full visibility, automates royalty calculations, and delivers real-time performance insights so every location runs the way it should.
Lathrop GPM LLP
Booth #: 536 80 S 8th St 3100 IDS Center Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 632-3284
elizabeth.dillon@lathropgpm.com https://www.lathropgpm.com/
Contact: Liz Dillon, Partner
With one of the leading franchise and distribution practices, Lathrop GPM attorneys serve franchisors and master franchisees throughout the world.
Latitude Learning Booth #: 748
100 E Michigan Ave Suite 200
Saline, MI 48176 (734) 585-7422
patricia.douglas@latitudelearning.com www.latitudelearning.com
Contact: Jeff Watler, CEO
Latitude Learning is an LMS software company specializing in franchises and extended enterprise, delivering scalable, customizable learning platforms that streamline training, ensure brand consistency, and support growth across distributed networks.
LearningZen
Booth #: 941
1240 E 2100 S Suite 102
Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (801) 456-6128
cassandras@learningzen.com 1240 E 2100 S
Contact: Cassandra Mark, Director of Sales
LearningZen is a franchise-first training platform built to help franchise brands scale with consistency. We combine intuitive LMS technology with hands-on support to turn onboarding, operations, and role-based training into a true competitive advantage.
Leashed AI Booth #: 342 5353 S 960 E Suite 220 Salt Lake City, UT 84121 (385) 318-3699
brenna@onlineimage.com https://leashedai.com/
Contact: Brenna Hart
Leashed AI builds secure, multichannel AI solutions that speak, think, and act human. We help brands convert more business and enhance the customer experience while using fewer human resources.
Linxup Booth #: 237
424 Sourth Woods Mills Rd Suite 210 Chesterfield, MO 63017 (440) 991-7103
jpeters@linxup.com
Contact: Jessi Peters, Marketing Coordinator
Linxup simplifies GPS tracking for vehicles, equipment, and teams in the field. With easy onboarding, reliable insights, and U.S.-based support, our platform helps small and mid-sized businesses improve safety, cut costs, and run more efficiently, all from one simple app.
Listen360
Booth #: 901 11625 Rainwater Dr Suite 645
Alpharetta, GA 30009 (678) 352-3000
scott.morgenroth@listen360.com www.listen360.com
Contact: Scott Morgenroth, Brand Director
Listen360 is a powerful, NPS-based customer experience platform that enables more than 40,000 brands around the globe to attract and retain business, improve operations, transform delighted customers into vocal advocates and build better customer relationships, resulting in increased growth and profit!
LocaliQ
Booth #: 935 1675 Broadway 23rd Floor New York, NY 10019 (615) 732-9403
scott.szczekocki@localiq.com https://localiq.com/
Contact: Scott Szczekocki, Sr. Director, National Brands
Move your business forward with digital marketing powered by AI and local expertise. LocaliQ is how businesses like yours attract and retain the ideal customers. With a platform and a partner that helps you do more with your digital marketing, now all the right leads find you.
LocateAI
Booth #: 450 1779 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 110B & 316
Austin, TX 78728
Contact: Joe Lee, CEO
Location3
Booth #: 313 820 16th St Suite 300 Denver, CO 80202 (720) 779-3687
jallen@location3.com Location3.com
Contact: Joshua Allen, V.P. of Marketing & Sales
Location3 is franchising’s leader in digital transformation, driving revenue growth with data-driven performance marketing, technology, and digital media. Our LOCALACT platform also empowers franchise owners with AI-powered technology, proven local marketing services and dedicated Local Advisors to convert more customers.
LoyaltyLoop
Booth #: 348 5700 Post Rd
Suite 10 East Greenwich, RI 02818 (401) 560-0311
jdipippo@loyaltyloop.com https://loyaltyloop.com/
Contact: John DiPippo, Owner/President
LoyaltyLoop is an affordable customer experience platform for brands and businesses - deliver great experiences while boosting your business and bottom line. Track NPS, intercept negative feedback, increase Google reviews, identify new sales opportunities, automatically engage dormant accounts to restart sales, and more.
Lumin.ai
Booth #: 1134 130 West Union St Pasadena, CA 91103 (647) 219-5294
ahson.kazi@lumin.ai www.lumin.ai
Contact: Ahson Kazi, VP Partnerships
Lumin.ai is an AI-powered text messaging platform built for franchise development teams. We help brands instantly engage, qualify, and nurture leads through automated, two-way SMS that integrates seamlessly with CRMs, driving higher conversion rates and more scheduled discovery calls.
Marchex Booth #: 407
1200 5th Ave
Suite 1300
Seattle, WA 98101 (844) 627-2439
vbright@marchex.com https://www.marchex.com/
Contact: Lee Barth, VP, Enterprise Sales
Marchex provides franchise leaders with better clarity into lead quality, booking gaps, and customer sentiment. Uncover missed revenue, pinpoint sales and service friction, and drive improvements in brand-wide outcomes. Sharper Insights. Smarter Decisions. Stronger Growth.
Marvia Corp. Booth #: 439 228 E 45th S New York, NY 10017 (971) 506-4542 kashvi@getmarvia.com www.getmarvia.com
Contact: Christopher Brown, Director of North America
Marvia is a leading provider of Franchise Marketing software, designed to empower central marketing teams and their partners. It offers a comprehensive platform that enables franchise organizations to customize and distribute branded materials seamlessly across their entire franchise network.
Mendelson Consulting Booth #: 1046
18501 Pines Blvd Suite 204
Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 (954) 447-0250
pviator@mendelsonconsulting.com www.mendelsonconsulting.com
Contact: Payton Viator, Manager, Franchise Division and Affiliate Program
Established in 1992, Mendelson Consulting helps franchises grow through technology. With customized solutions that include discounted software, expert guidance, and white glove onboarding for single and multiunit operators.
Please visit us at booth 1046 to find out how Mendelson can set your franchisees up for success.
Mercury Promotions & Fulfillment
Booth #: 453
35610 Mound Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48312 (248) 881-4349
rosenbaumm@mercuryfs.com
Contact: Matt Rosenbaum
Director of Business Development
Mercury is a top 25 global distributor of branded merchandise, helping clients simplify their supply chain through vendor consolidation across promotional products, e-stores, print, warehousing and fulfillment, corporate apparel, uniforms, tradeshow collateral, rewards and recognition, sweepstakes, and more.
MFV Expositions
Booth #: 710 65 Harristown Rd
Suite 300
Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (347) 440-3812
martin.joksimovic@comexposium.com FranchiseExpo.com
Contact: Martin Joksimovic, President
MFV Expositions produces franchise development events across the U.S. connecting franchisors with individuals exploring franchise ownership. Upcoming expos include Franchise Expo South (FL), International Franchise Expo (NY), Franchise Expo Dallas (TX), Franchise Expo Cincinnati (OH) and Franchise Expo West (AZ).
Morrow Hill Booth #: 615 14800 Quorum Dr Suite 330 Dallas, TX 75254 (972) 484-6646
info@morrowhill.com https://morrowhill.com/
Contact: Jonathan Hill
Morrow Hill is a technology-driven commercial real estate firm exclusively representing tenants with an unbiased, market-true lens. Portfolio management, transactions, real estate, and lease administration are managed by one in-house team, powered by proprietary platforms that streamline site selection and execution.
Motive Booth #: 1039 1355 Market St 11th Floor San Francisco, CA 60047 (855) 922-5740
franchisesales@gomotive.com https://gomotive.com/partners/lp/ franchise/
Contact: Joe Krause, RVP, Strategic Accounts
Motive is an integrated, AI-powered operations platform for franchises. The Motive solution combines Fleet Management (Vehicle Gateway), Driver Safety (AI Dashcam), Equipment Monitoring (Asset Tracking), and Spend management (Motive Card) into one AI-powered platform.
myHRcounsel Booth #: 1222 601 Carlson Pkwy N Suite 530-430 Hopkins, MN 55305 (833) 684-1893 ayoung@myhrcounsel.com www.myHRcounsel.com
Contact: Ann Young, VP of Sales & Marketing
myHRcounsel® is the trusted partner in franchising, delivering comprehensive HR compliance and legal support tailored for franchise owners. Focused on keeping franchises compliant and protected systemwide, myHRcounsel offers unlimited access to employment attorneys, ensuring HR practices are up to date and legally sound.
MyOutDesk Booth #: 441
1661 Garden Hwy Sacramento, CA 95833 (800) 583-9950
steve.y@myoutdesk.com
www.myoutdesk.com
Contact: Matt Hurych, Director Sales
Connecting growing businesses worldwide with top-tier remote staff. We empower businesses of all sizes to scale efficiently across various industries like real estate, healthcare, insurance, technology, and more. Access to the top 1% of talent, providing admin, marketing, customer service, and other essential services.
MyTime Booth #: 324
947 Linda Flora Dr Los Angeles, CA 90049 (415) 297-0533
sales@mytime.com www.mytime.com
Contact: Ethan Andreson, CEO
MyTime is a fully integrated appointment scheduling, point-ofsale and customer engagement platform for multi-location chains and franchises. We focus on streamlining operations, enhancing customer engagement, and leveraging AIdriven insights to help service-based businesses scale efficiently.
The National Franchise Show Booth #: 739
260 Town Centre Blvd Suite 102
Markham, ON L3R8H8 (646) 694-9665
michael@nationalevent.com
Contact: Michael Hyam, Franchise Show Director
The National Franchise Show connects aspiring entrepreneurs with established franchisors , acting as a large trade show where potential owners can meet franchisors faceto-face, attend free educational seminars, and compare different models in one location to find the right fit for their investment level and lifestyle goals
Nora Lighting Booth #: 857
6505 Gayhart St. Commerce, CA 90040 (323) 767-2600
dan@noralighting.com https://noralighting.com/
Contact: Dan Ocasio
Nora Lighting is a leading manufacturer of innovative LED luminaires for residential, commercial, and institutional applications, offering a comprehensive range of downlights, track, pendants, tape, and linear lighting solutions.
Northeast Color
Booth #: 334 116 Crosby Rd Dover, NH 03820 (347) 645-1683
dableman@northeastcolor.com northeastcolor.com
Contact: Derrick Ableman, Brand Director
Northeast Color specializes in brickand-mortar branding solutions for the franchise industry. Our years of experience producing branded interior and exterior signage for national chains of all sizes ensures your locations launch on time and on budget, maintaining brand consistency and maximum impact.
Online Image
Booth #: 340
5353 S 960 E Suite 220 Salt Lake City, UT 84121 (801) 261-5700
brenna@onlineimage.com https://onlineimage.com/ Contact: Brenna Hart
Online Image is a digital marketing agency that specializes in driving revenue online. Our innovative strategies focus on enhancing local search performance, content relevance, and brand consistency across all locations. Online Image delivers measurable results, empowering brands of all sizes to grow smarter.
Oracle NetSuite
Booth #: 350 2300 Oracle Way Austin, TX 78741 (424) 299-1333
alison.ramsdale@oracle.com www.netsuite.com
Contact: Alison Ramsdale, Strategic Partnerships, Franchises
For more than 25 years, Oracle NetSuite has helped organizations of all sizes reach their goals faster and more efficiently with integrated AI-powered business systems for finance, supply chain, HR, and CX. Relied on by 43,000+ customers in 219 regions, NetSuite is the #1 cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution.
Opus
Booth #: 653
221 Canal St
New York, NY 10013 (561) 414-4757
katie@opus.so opus.so
Contact: Li-Li Wu, Founding Account Executive
Opus is the leading training operations platform for growing franchise brands with frontline workforces, helping operators deliver consistent, engaging training that drives measurable results. Trusted in thousands of locations across restaurants, fitness, healthcare, consumer services, and more.
Outreach Studios
Booth #: 437
13545 Barrett Parkway Dr Suite 160
Manchester, MO 63021 (314) 717-1158
rob@outreachstudios.com
Contact: Rob Glessner, President
Helping Franchisors Attract, Train, and Retain with Emotion – Focused Video Content. Outreach Studios helps franchisors tackle their biggest challenges with customized videos. Whether attracting top franchisees or providing consistent training, our videos build emotional connections that deliver real results.
Paychex
Booth #: 605
911 Panorama Trail S Rochester, NY 14625 (844) 846-7930
jcampbell9@paychex.com www.paychex.com
Contact: Jenny Campbell, Sr Events Marketing Manager
Paychex, an IFA Preferred Partner, helps franchises succeed through integrated human capital management solutions. Its digital HR tech and advisory services for payroll, benefits, HR, and insurance help employers attract talent, offer affordable benefits, & improve engagement. Visit our booth to learn more.
Payroll Vault
Booth #: 924
1860 W Littleton Blvd Littleton, CO 80120 (410) 538-2221
george.heidelmaier@payrollvault.com https://www.payrollvault.com/ Contact: George Heidelmaier, Director of National Accounts
Payroll Vault provides personalized payroll and workforce management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. Through a boutique, relationship-driven model, clients work with a dedicated local payroll expert who delivers accurate, compliant, and stress-free payroll support.
Pixelwerx
Booth #: 947
121 Cheshire Ln Suite 700 Minnetonka, MN 55305 (612) 501-8400
acarver@pixelwerx.net https://www.pixelwerx.net/ Contact: Adam Carver, President/ Owner
Pixelwerx powers franchise brands with end-to-end visual solutions— brand development, graphics and signage production, vehicle wraps, installation, and project management. From single locations to national rollouts, our full in-house production capabilities ensure consistent, highquality execution.
Placer.ai
Booth #: 417 343 Soquel Ave Suite 251
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (415) 228-2444
events@placer.ai
https://www.placer.ai/ Contact: Nick Sill, Sales Development Representative
Placer.ai is the leader in location analytics. Thousands of organizations rely on Placer to analyze consumer behavior, understand market trends, and optimize critical business decisions.
Plante Moran
Booth #: 303
3000 Town Center Suite 100 Southfield, MI 48075 (313) 330-0517
kiera.hollins@plantemoran.com 3000 Town Center, Suite 100
Contact: Kiera Hollins
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your growth strategy, improve your tax position, strengthen your risk environment, or level up any other metric of success, people are the cornerstone of everything we do. When we collaborate with your team, share our expertise, and generate creative ideas, we deliver a personal approach.
PrintComm
Booth #: 912 3040 S Dye Rd Flint, MI 48507 (810) 239-5763
kelsie.lathrop@gmail.com printcomm.com
Contact: Stephen Naughton
PrintComm is an innovative direct mail company that offers world-class data expertise and direct mail execution. We develop systemized approaches and automation to process large volumes of personalized direct mail while minimizing postage expenses.
Profit Soup
Booth #: 322 2808 SW 300th Pl Federal Way, WA 98023 (206) 282-3888
Profits@ProfitSoup.com www.profitsoup.com
Contact: Lauren Owen, Director of Marketing
Accelerate franchisee performance with proven financial training. Our engaging online courses build the business acumen franchisees need to trust their numbers and make smarter, fact-driven decisions. Clients report greater confidence, sharper focus on priorities, and increased profits and cash flow.
ProfitKeeper
Booth #: 422
101 Riverfront Blvd
Suite 300
Bradenton, FL 34205 (678) 467-1475
aclose@primepay.com
https://www.profitkeeper.com/ Contact: Alex Close, Franchisor Solutions Advisor
ProfitKeeper makes franchise analytics easy. We’ve packaged over 20 years of franchise experience and an unrelenting commitment to service into a modern, enterpriseready franchise analytics platform to help strengthen brands and increase profitability across franchisees.
Promotex USA LLC
Booth #: 926 710 S Powerline Rd Suite E Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 (866) 387-4914
pamela@promotexproductions.com www.promotexproductions.com
Contact: Pamela Zarbatany, Global Sales Director/ Founding Partner
We deliver eco-friendly promotional products, custom apparel, custom socks, and corporate gifts that elevate your brand. Serving nonprofits, startups, tech firms, sports teams, FECs, and Fortune 500s, we create lasting impressions across every industry.
ProNexis
Booth #: 310
761 W Spring Creek Pl Suite 100
Springville, UT 84663 (831) 747-4771
bryson@pronexis.com
https://pronexis.com/
Contact: Bryson Naylor, VP of Sales
ProNexis is a lead handling company that helps home service providers increase their booked appointments. We’re knowledgeable, available, responsive, and equipped to get the customer scheduled or handled. 24 hours a day, by phone or online, we’re there to prevent your next job from becoming a missed opportunity.
Pryze
Booth #: 749
1700 N Moore St Suite 1502 Arlington, VA 22209 (787) 559-0724
hello@pryzeapp.com www.pryzeapp.com
Contact: Tim Hylton
Pryze is an employee performance platform for frontline teams. We help franchises drive productivity, sales, and retention by rewarding employees for showing up, staying engaged, and executing daily priorities. Pryze is easy to roll out, simple to manage, and proven to increase engagement—without adding manager workload.
Qvinci
Booth #: 835
1601 South MoPac Expwy. Suite D350
Austin, TX 78746 (844) 422-5037
sales@qvinci.com
www.qvinci.com
Contact: Leah Linnet, VP of Marketing
Qvinci’s patented franchise financial performance management solution automates the collection, consolidation, and mapping of disparate location data to a branddefined Standard Chart of Accounts, delivering near real-time visibility that drives profitability, compliance, and scalable brand growth.
Ramp
Booth #: 305
28 W 23rd St 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10010 (844) 331-1023
sejal.agrawal@ramp.com
https://ramp.com/
Contact: Kyle Pettit
Ramp is an all-in-one financial operations platform designed to save companies time and money which combines corporate cards and expense management, bill payments, procurement, travel booking, treasury, and automated bookkeeping with built-in intelligence to maximize the impact of every dollar and hour spent.
Raynmaker
Booth #: 1041 1615 Platte St Suite 200 (720) 938-6565 Denver, CO 80202
Contact: Douglas Carlson, Chief Revenue Officer
ReferPro Booth #: 356
3300 N Ashton Blvd Suite 110
Lehi, UT 84048 (801) 830-5786
murphy@referpro.com www.referpro.com
Contact: Murphy Nadauld , CEO
ReferPro empowers home service businesses to drive more referrals, increase revenue, and reward loyal customers and employees— automatically. Our seamless platform tracks referral attribution, simplifies payouts, and turns happy customers into your best growth engine, all while saving time and boosting efficiency.
Reliable Background Screening
Booth #: 1024
8149 E Evans Rd. Suite 9
Scottsdale, AR 85260 (602) 787-2439
alan.lasky@reliablebackground.com www.ReliableBackground.com
Contact: Alan Lasky, Senior Vice President
Reliable Background Screening specializes in franchisee and employee background checks, helping brands standardize screening, reduce risk, and protect their reputation. For 35 years, we’ve supported hundreds of franchise systems with fast, accurate, and compliant background checks. No monthly minimums / setup fee waived.
RESOLUT RE
Booth #: 1101 901 S MoPac Expwy Bldg 2, Suite 350 Austin, TX 78746 (877) 875-5444
amelia@resolutre.com resolutre.com
Contact: Amelia Andrews, COO
RESOLUT RE offers it all - Analytics, geo-fencing, brokerage/site selection, all free of charge to you/yours without any blanket representation agreements. All 50 states across the US and up to 130+ countries around the globe.
Rhino 7 Consulting
Booth #: 327 8000 Weston Pkwy Suite 360 Cary, NC 27513 (919) 977-9517
ritadegroot@rhino7.com www.rhino7.com
Contact: Doug Schadle, CEO
At Rhino7, we champion your successful growth. We’re a seasoned franchise and sales development firm committed to empowering Franchisors—placing an emphasis on communication and strategic partnerships.
Rikor Insurance Consulting Booth #: 1114 9972 Puopolo Ln Bonita Springs, UT 34135 (844) 616-9663
Jonathan.frazier@rikor.io
Hello@rikor.io
Contact: Jonathan Frazier, CMO
Franchisee and franchisor insurance, done for you, done right.
Company names appearing in blue are IFA members; those in black are non-members.
Ringba Booth #: 1116
8 The Green Suite 11558
Dover, Delaware 19901 (800) 824-5000
sales@ringba.com https://www.ringba.com
Contact: Dahne Groman, Sales
Ringba is a call tracking, routing, and analytics platform built to help franchise brands generate more inbound calls and turn them into real revenue. For multi-location and franchise organizations, Ringba provides complete visibility into which marketing efforts drive phone calls, and how those calls are handled.
ROS® powered by CGI Franchise Booth #: 341 10 N 2nd St Temple, TX 76501 (254) 309-4131
gacosta@recruitwithros.com https://cgifranchise.com/
Contact: Jenny Langfeld, Executive VP
CGI Franchise is the franchise recruitment powerhouse and growth engine for franchisors. We turn recruitment into a metricdriven system built on discipline, accountability, and precision, delivering measurable results. We provide the structure, execution, and insight that fuel sustainable expansion.
SalesDesk
Booth #: 704 1090 Dehaven St Conshohocken, PA 19428 (610) 554-8020
morgan@gosalesdesk.com
Contact: Morgan Smith
SalesDesk has been providing commercial lead generation services for franchisors and franchisees for over 7 years. We understand the challenges of running a business, especially when it comes to generating new leads. We’re here to help you grow, while you focus on your core business operations—leave the leads to us!
Rocketbarn
Booth #: 1127
210-137 Glasgow St Kitchener, ON N2G4X8 (226) 988-6788
alex@rocketbarn.com Rocketbarn.com
Contact: Alex Preddie, Director of Sales & Marketing
Rocketbarn is a franchise-focused digital marketing agency. We drive local growth through Google Ads, Meta, SEO, Content Marketing and more, led by dedicated Franchise Marketing Advisors who act as strategists, partners, and coaches for franchise systems and owners.
RYNO Strategic Solutions
Booth #: 1213 15600 N Black Cyn Hwy C200 Phoenix, AZ 85053 (602) 303-4558
sarah.wilkinson@rynoss.com rynoss.com
Contact: Sarah Wilkinson, Sales & Operations Admin
RYNO is a digital marketing agency for home service businesses. Over 1,000 contractors across the U.S. and Canada trust RYNO to create, capture, and convert more leads. Our HVAC campaigns are powered by RYNOtrax 2.0, a real-time analytics platform integrated with ServiceTitan and 30+ ad platforms like Google and Microsoft.
Saxton & Stump
Booth #: 404
100 Deerfield Ln Suite 240 Malvern, PA 19355 (484) 328-8500
tellington@saxtonstump.com https://www.saxtonstump.com/
Contact: Amanda D. Dempsey, Shareholder and Co-Chair, Franchising, Licensing and Distribution
Saxton & Stump is a law firm with 150+ attorneys and 40+ practice groups, who help franchisors and distributors build strong foundations, expand into new markets, and protect and monetize their IP. We guide emerging and mid-market companies through all aspects of franchise and distribution law, across all industries.
Schooley Mitchell
Booth #: 750 1030 Erie St Stratford, ON N4Z 0A1 (519) 271-6477
amanda.eve@schooleymitchell.com https://www.schooleymitchell.com/ Contact: Adam Peters, Manager of Sales and RAMP
Schooley Mitchell is the largest independent cost reduction consulting firm in North America, with offices from coast-to-coast in the United States and Canada. On average, we reduce essential business service expenses by 28% and have delivered over 1 billion+ in documented savings to our clients to date.
Scorpion Booth #: 411 27750 Entertainment Dr Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 702-0100 events@scorpion.co scorpion.co
Contact: Gabriella Ferrara, Vice President of Strategic Sales
Scorpion is a technology-driven marketing agency specializing in helping franchise systems and multilocation businesses optimize their growth. The company delivers a combination of strategy, technology, and dedicated support to strengthen brand visibility and operational efficiency for franchises and business clients.
SERV Booth #: 648 125 E Campbell Ave Suite 101 Campbell, CA 95008 (317) 756-8362
annee@goserv.com
https://www.goserv.com/
Contact: Brad Lahm, Director of Sales
SERV helps home service businesses turn website visitors into booked jobs. With SERV Express, customers can instantly quote, schedule, and pay online. Launch quickly, with a proven conversion flow, and increase close rates. Simple setup, ServiceTitan integration, and brand-level performance insights included.
ServiceMinder
Booth #: 540 3308 Preston Rd Plano Suite 350-232 Plano, TX 75093 (888) 493-9995
support@serviceminder.com
https://serviceminder.com/ Contact: Cami Bartel, Head of Marketing
ServiceMinder is the only operations platform built for home and commercial service franchises. We deliver consistency across every location, confidence in every decision, and clarity that frees teams to focus on what matters — helping franchisors scale, franchisees succeed, and brands build a legacy that lasts.
Sesimi
Booth #: 956
30 Adelaide St E Suite 1230
Toronto, ON M5C 3G8 (905) 926-6362
csmith@sesimi.com
sesimi.com
Contact: Michael Thompson, Director Sales
Sesimi is the ultimate brand management platform, streamlining content creation, management, and campaigns for Franchises and Franchisees all from a single powerful AI-enabled platform.
SFV Services, LLC
Booth #: 438
One Towne Square Suite 1470
Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 760-6207
lori.r@sfvservices.com
www.sfvservices.com
Contact: Lori Rohde, National Account Executive
SFV Services offers nationwide construction solutions for project development and brand expansion. Our dedicated team supports you from concept to completion, utilizing our network of resources to meet your needs.
We prioritize building long-lasting relationships founded on dedication, consistency, and integrity.
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Shepard Event Services
Booth #: 1052 1778 Marietta Blvd NW Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 720-8600
lbauer@shepardes.com shepardes.com
Contact: Lauren Bauer, Director, Sales - West
Shepard is a nationwide, employeeowned event production company with 100+ years of experience in corporate events, trade shows, conferences, and exhibits. We deliver innovative, full-service solutions across strategy, design, logistics, tech, and production—creating impactful event experiences through trusted partnership.
Silicon Signs
Booth #: 641 3537 N Main St Spanish Fork, UT 84660 (801) 820-5550
chase@siliconsigns.com https://siliconsigns.com/
Contact: Chase Dalton, Co-Founder & CEO
Silicon Signs is a full-service national signage partner for fast-growing franchise brands, handling everything from design to installation so corporate teams can roll out new locations without chaos, delays, or vendor babysitting.
SiteZeus Booth #: 643 1211 N Westhore Blvd Suite 501
Tampa, FL 33607 (727) 307-9006
tkingsley@sitezeus.com sitezeus.com
Contact: Ty Kingsley
Experience confident market planning with an A.I.-powered site selection platform that ignites smarter growth. Consolidating all market-planning tools, from territory management to sales impact, in one centralized hub, your team can draw data-driven insights that lead to smarter locationbased decisions.
SL Franchise Group
Booth #: 1310
7000 Central Pkwy Suite 1660
Atlanta, GA 30328 (678) 456-5157
larry.schartz@slfranchisegroup.com slfranchisegroup.com
Contact: Larry Schwartz, Partner
SL Franchise Group is an industry leading franchise consulting firm that creates category leading franchise startups, restructures, and repositions existing franchise systems, executes highly effective franchise sales solutions and provides expert operations management...All in one place.
Smappen
Booth #: 549
30 rue des Teinturiers Toulouse, Occitanie 31300 (617) 865-2330
laurent@smappen.com
https://www.smappen.com/
Contact: Laurent Leclerc, Co-founder
Smappen is the easiest territory mapping software built for franchisors. Gain a deep understanding of your market with the lastest demographics insights, 26+ million businesses and points of interest, and extract territory reports, ideal for franchise candidates. Join 700+ franchisors already using Smappen!
SMB Franchise Advisors
Booth #: 401
124 E Court St Doylestown, PA 18901 (855) 762-2009
Info@smbfranchising.com https://smbfranchising.com/
Contact: Dawn Abbamondi, CMO
Since 2009 SMB Franchise Advisors has helped 600 brand founders navigate franchising to prepare, launch and grow. We guide you through the process, teaching essentials of franchising. Established brands call on SMB to assess, update and improve processes, taking time to explore, inspire and foster a brand’s full potential.
SocialMadeSimple
Booth #: 656
117 Kendrick St Suite 300
Needham, MA 2494 (857) 423-2016
corey@socialmadesimple.com https://www.socialmadesimple. com/
Contact: Corey Cotnoir, Partnerships & Growth
SocialMadeSimple provides smarter, simpler social marketing for franchisors. Powered by Modo AI, we solve “local social” chaos by delivering brand-consistent content and ad campaigns at scale. Maintain full control while driving measurable results for every unit with zero corporate friction.
SOCi
Booth #: 701 350 Tenth Ave Suite 101 San Diego, CA 92101 (858) 225-4110
cwright@soci.ai www.soci.ai
Contact: Camryn Wright, Event Marketing Manager
SOCi is the leader in AI-powered marketing solutions for multi-location businesses. With its proprietary Genius AI™ and suite of Genius Agents™, SOCi provides a first-of-itskind, AI-powered digital workforce capable of handling the workload of 1,000 local marketers™.
Socius Marketing Booth #: 1003 111 N. Magnolia Ave Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32801 (813) 282-8300
ddodd@everconnect.com www.sociusmarketing.com
Contact: Derek Dodd, Director of Sales
Socius Marketing, now proudly powered by Ignite Visibility, helps franchise brands scale smarter with full-service marketing and lead generation solutions. Our transparent location-level and roll-up reporting gives leaders total performance visibility while RevConnect optimizes campaigns for real revenue, not just leads.
Spadea Lignana Franchise Attorneys
Booth #: 447 232 N 2nd St Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 525-1165
ralibegil@spadealaw.com
https://www.spadealaw.com/
Contact: Rusalina Alibegil, Director of Business Development
Spadea Lignana Franchise Attorneys is a trusted national franchise law firm with decades of experience. Our dedicated team crafts effective legal strategies for each franchisor. We offer flat fees, proprietary software, and help founders build lasting legacy and generational wealth through franchising.
Specialized Accounting Services
Booth #: 737
Soulkal
Booth #: 225 1065 La Mirada Court Vista, CA 92081 (760) 419-2122
tom@soulkal.com
www.soulkal.com
Contact: Tom Vollbrecht, President
At Soulkal, we partner with franchise brands ready to scale, because apparel and merch matter. They’re often the first connection customers and employees make. Managing it internally is costly and timeconsuming. That’s where Soulkal comes in: your fractional branded apparel department, built for growth.
10801 Corporate Dr Suite 100
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 (888) 600-0075
john.logan@sas-cpas.com
https://sas-cpas.com/
Contact: John Logan, VP of Business Development
SAS is the industry’s trusted accounting partner supporting thousands of franchisees across 200+ brands. Visit us to discuss how our turnkey accounting, tax, and advisory solutions remove bookkeeping errors and off-load liability so new and established franchisees can operate smarter and scale profitable growth.
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Spectrum Business
Booth #: 751
400 Washington Blvd Stamford, CT 06902 (914) 610-8851
Shanelle.yizar@charter.com
https://www.spectrum.com/business
Contact: Evonda Robertson, Sr Mgr, Customer Engagement
Spectrum Business® delivers a complete portfolio of secure connectivity solutions for small and mid-market businesses and caters to the unique needs of large businesses, communications service providers and government entities.
Sunbelt Franchise Resales
Booth #: 1037
3210 Rice St Little Canada, MN 55126 (888) 484-0332
terry.kelm@sfrresales.com www.sfrresales.com
Contact: Terry Kelm, President
Resales are part of the franchise life cycle. Finding buyers who are motivated, capitalized and ready to embrace the franchise is key to not only a quality deal, but also invaluable to a brand’s long term growth.
Sunbelt Business Brokers is the largest seller of franchise businesses in North America. Stop by & see why!
Swipesum
Booth #: 1040
4220 Duncan St.
Suite 201
St. Louis, MO 63110 (844) 312-0589
save@swipesum.com
https://www.swipesum.com/
Contact: Michael Seaman, CEO
Payment processing solutions built for franchises: audits, rate negotiation, PCI support, system integrations, and ongoing service that boost profitability and consistency across locations. Supporting thousands of franchisees and 40+ franchisor clients, Swipesum is an Entrepreneur award-winning supplier.
Textellent
Booth #: 317
2100 N. Greenville Ave
Suite 100
Richardson, TX 75082 (972) 200-7250
marketing@textellent.com
Contact: Lauren Hamilton, Marketing Manager
Textellent is an award-winning SMS and scheduling platform built for franchise systems, offering brand-approved templates, AI workflows, automated reminders, review requests, and speed-to-lead messaging to help franchise brands drive consistent, compliant, highperforming communication across all locations.
Thryv
Booth #: 825
1301 Municipal Way Suite 220 Grapevine, TX 76051 (256) 345-8679
matthew.gourgeot@thryv.com https://www.thryv.com/features/ franchises/
Contact: Matthew Gourgeot
Thryv’s AI-powered marketing software helps franchisors and franchisees drive consistent performance across every location. Standardize your brand, gain systemwide visibility, and unlock datadriven insights—so your franchisees can market, sell, and grow smarter without being tech experts.
Thunderly Marketing
Booth #: 329
450 Century Pkwy Suite 250 Allen, TX 75013 (214) 458-5751
swhite@thunderlymarketing.com https://thunderlymarketing.com/
Contact: Scott White, CEO
Thunderly Marketing is a full-service, integrated franchise marketing agency specializing in lead generation, PR, digital marketing, and brand storytelling for franchise systems, known for helping brands grow through authentic storytelling, bold campaigns, and multi-channel strategies.
Tidehouse Agency
Booth #: 553
PO Box 1154
Holly Springs, NC 27540 (954) 893-9150
lyoung@tidehouseagency.com
https://tidehouseagency.com/
Contact: Lizzy Young, Director of Strategic Marketing
Tidehouse is the marketing agency for strategic franchise growth. We build strategies that rise and stories that sell—turning complexity into clarity, structure, and momentum. Our ripple framework aligns teams, sharpens narratives, and helps brands move the market with purpose, faster and together.
Turtlehut Internet Marketing
Booth #: 204 6241 Grand River Suite 300 Brighton, MI 48114 (810) 360-0180
jmitte@turtlehut.com
https://www.turtlehut.com/
Contact: Jim Mitte, Founder, CEO
Control, track, integrate, and affordably scale your online marketing systems with exemplary support and results.
UniFi
Booth #: 316 28005 Smyth Dr. Suite 202 Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 295-4658
marketing@unifibooks.com unifibooks.com
Contact: Cara Covarrubias
UniFi helps franchise owners master their numbers. With franchise-focused bookkeeping and tax services, proven financial processes, and free training resources, UniFi equips owners with the clarity and understanding they need to operate smarter and scale successfully.
United Franchise Group Booth #: 1104 2121 Vista Pkwy West Palm Beach, FL 33411 (561) 385-8022
rfavre@ufgcorp.com https://unitedfranchisegroup.com/ Contact: Austin Titus, PresidentAccurate Franchising Inc.
United Franchise Group is a global leader in franchising with brands across food, retail, and professional services. With four decades of expertise, we help entrepreneurs launch and grow successful businesses through proven systems, training, and dedicated support.
V Digital Services
Booth #: 811, 813 1201 E Jefferson St Phoenix, AZ 85034 (888) 441-0784
kenny.stocker@vdigitalservices.com www.vdigitalservices.com
Contact: Kenny Stocker, VP Sales & Partnerships
V Digital Services, a full-service digital marketing agency and Google Premier/Meta Business Partner, operates in 300+ U.S. cities. We help businesses grow with data-driven strategies, custom customer journeys, ROI-focused campaigns, and awardwinning martech like Prospect Hub.
Valenta
Booth #: 330 337 Valley Rd Clifton, NJ 07013 (424) 234-8234
eric.salas@valenta.io
https://valenta.io/ Contact: Eric Salas, VP Marketing
Valenta transforms businesses through AI-powered intelligent automation. Our franchise model pairs global expertise with local market knowledge, delivering process optimization and automation implementation as a managed service. We help businesses accelerate ROI and scale efficiently—without massive CapEx.
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Vendasta
Booth #: 1029
410 22nd St E 15th Floor
Saskatoon, SK S7K5T6 (904) 521-6010
jleach@vendasta.com www.vendasta.com/franchise
Contact: Jeffrey Leach, Head of Sales
Vendasta powers franchises with AI-driven tools for local marketing, reputation, customer engagement, and insights. Franchisors gain network-wide visibility and control, while AI automation helps franchisees attract, convert, and retain customers at scale.
Vision Map®
Booth #: 613
14800 Quorum Dr Suite 330 Dallas, TX 75254 (972) 484-6646
rachel.cohen@visionmapco.com https://morrowhill.com/product/visionmap
Contact: Rachel Cohen
Vision Map® is a data analytics platform that empowers companies to make informed, data driven decisions that optimize growth, sales, and operational efficiency. The real time mapping platform analyzes and visualizes data to reveal insights, track trends, and support smarter decisions.
Vonigo
Booth #: 235
540 Devall Dr Suite 301 Auburn, AL 36832 (855) 820-8001
barbara.pummell@fullsteam.com www.vonigo.com
Contact: John Carter, President
Vonigo software centralizes operations for franchisors and franchisees, giving corporate teams visibility and control over bookings, schedules, pricing, and performance while empowering individual locations to handle scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, and customer communications all from one connected platform.
Vox-Pop-Uli
Booth #: 226
5100 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Suite 600
Peachtree Corners, GA 30071 (770) 476-5112
danielh@vox-pop-uli.com
Vox-pop-uli.com
Contact: Daniel Hajduk, Client Development Manager
We’re a marketing production company helping franchises and multi-unit operations maintain brand consistency. From our Peachtree Corners facility, we handle print, signage, apparel, and promo products. Our portals make ordering simple—locations stay on-brand. Since 1996, we’ve supported 7,000+ grand openings.
Voxie
Booth #: 349
2870 Peachtree Rd NW Suite 915-8954
Atlanta, GA 30305 (602) 459-0363
ali.spiric@voxie.com www.voxie.com
Contact: Ali Spiric
Voxie is the only SMS platform built for franchises, helping brands drive national strategy while enabling local execution. With centralized control, local personalization, and built-in compliance, Voxie turns text into a scalable growth channel.
Wells Fargo SBA Lending
Booth #: 227
136 Bull St 2nd Floor Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 658-4857
brad.hunnings@wellsfargo.com https://www.wellsfargo.com/business
Contact: Brad Hunnings, Senior Business Lending Advisor
Wells Fargo has been providing SBA Loans for more than 25 years and remains one of the most active SBA lenders. We offer both 7(a) and 504 loans to accommodate a variety of applications including owner-occupied real estate, business acquisition, partner buyout or buy-in and business startup or expansion.
Wired National Booth #: 551
96 West 2nd St Oswego, NY 13126 (315) 326-0001
info@wiredtelcom.com www.wirednational.com
Contact: Brandon Breitbeck, President
Wired National excels in delivering end-to-end low voltage and IT solutions for franchises and multiunit locations, ensuring seamless integration and scalability across the country.
Xpressdocs Booth #: 922 1301 NE Loop 820 Fort Worth, TX 76131 (214) 334-7745
gkaufman@xpressdocs.com xpressdocs.com
Contact: Gretchen Kaufman, Director | Enterprise Sales
Xpressdocs empowers franchisees’ local marketing efforts. We ensure effective campaigns, from lead generation to existing client engagement, through a comprehensive suite of products, programs, and solutions for digital and direct mail marketing. Our approach and intuitive technology guarantee success and brand consistency.
Zeewise Booth #: 1017 3343 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30326 (678) 252-6840
hello@zeewise.com zeewise.com
Contact: Bart Zalewski, CEO
Zeewise provides financial reporting and analysis through easy-to-use SaaS products. We have been a trusted provider for two decades and leverage our extensive expertise to build tailor-made solutions. Come see us if you’re ready to view your system-wide financials or to explore building a tailor-made royalty solution.
The Zest Lab
Booth #: 323 1000 Carlisle Ave Suite 3P Richmond, VA 23231 (804) 802-9378
hello@thezestlab.com www.thezestlab.com
Contact: Devan Mega, Account Manager
The Zest Lab is an experiential marketing agency specializing in grand opening events for franchise brands. We execute thousands of new store openings, remodel reopenings, and market launches that drive traffic, awareness, and momentum—scaling seamlessly across single locations or national rollouts on brand and in budget.
Zoho Corporation
Booth #: 911 –Technology Pavilion 979 Springdale Rd Suite 123
Austin, TX 78702
sales@zohocorp.com
https://www.zoho.com/
Contact: Ali Shabdar, Director of Strategic Growth
With 55+ apps across major business categories and over 130 million users worldwide, Zoho is a multinational technology company building cloudbased business software. Its portfolio spans across workplace productivity, collaboration, CRM, and business management tools. Visit the Zoho Technology Pavilion to learn more about the company and its services!
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