KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Jacqueline Kalina
Tim Hortons
Senior Director, Franchising & Operations Analytics
Operational Excellence in Any Economy: Protecting Sales Through Consistent Execution

Julie Anthony
Shoppers Confidential Inc.
Founder & CEO
Reputation, Relationships & Results: Local Marketing, Reviews, and Building a Trusted Franchise Brand

Alina Badran
FDA Construction Inc.
Vice President
Beyond Bricks & Mortar: Designing Franchise Experiences That Scale Across Every Touchpoint

Patrick Wyness, CFE
Franchise GrowthLab
VP Operational Systems
Operational Excellence in Any Economy: Protecting Sales Through Consistent Execution

Juan Montoya
JMport Design House
Owner
Beyond Bricks & Mortar: Designing Franchise Experiences That Scale Across Every Touchpoint

Daniel Allicock
Global Pet Foods
Franchise Sales Manager
Reputation, Relationships & Results: Local Marketing, Reviews, and Building a Trusted Franchise Brand

Shawn Saraga, CFE
The Franchise Academy
President and Founder
Where Data Meets Location: Smarter Site Selection and Sustainable Franchise Growth

Jason Gehrke, CFE
Franchise Advisory Centre
Founder
Effective Franchise Recruitment Masterclass (Separate Registration Required)
Managing Franchise Resales
Franchising in a Global Era: Why International Collaboration Matters More Than Ever
From Planning to Participation: Designing High-Impact Franchisee Gatherings

Maureen Catania, CFE
ServiceMaster of Canada
Director - Brand Ambassador ServiceMaster Clean / Restore
Train, Grow, Repeat: Creating a Learning Culture That Powers Franchise Success

Cailin White
Boston Pizza International Inc.
Director, National Development
The Modern Franchisee Journey: How Strong Brands Attract and Award the Right Partners

Marietta Snetsinger, CFE
Ascend Franchise Solutions Inc.
Franchise Growth Expert
Building Bridges: Strengthening Alignment in the Franchisor–Franchisee Relationship

Andrew Arminen
Metal Supermarkets Family of Companies
Chief Operations & Development Officer
If You Build It (Right), They Will Come: Preparing Your Franchise System for What Comes Next.
Closed Door Senior Executive Roundtables

Matt Diestl, CFE
Heart To Home Meals
Director
Where Data Meets Location: Smarter Site Selection and Sustainable Franchise Growth

Shirley Chen
Kevito Group (Chatime Canada)
Director of Operational Excellence, Training & People
Train, Grow, Repeat: Creating a Learning Culture That Powers Franchise Success
CFE WORKSHOP SPEAKERS

Jason Gehrke, CFE
Franchise Advisory Centre
Founder
Effective Franchise Recruitment Masterclass (Separate Registration Required)
Managing Franchise Resales
Franchising in a Global Era: Why International Collaboration Matters More Than Ever
From Planning to Participation: Designing High-Impact Franchisee Gatherings

Andrew Arminen
Metal Supermarkets Family of Companies
Chief Operations & Development Officer
If You Build It (Right), They Will Come: Preparing Your Franchise System for What Comes Next.
Closed Door Senior Executive Roundtables

Nathan Oxford
Jani-King Canada
Vice-President
Legal & Government Relations Update
Closed Door Senior Executive Roundtables

David Druker, CFE
The UPS Store Canada
President & CEO
Legal & Government Relations Update
Closed Door CEO Circle Fireside Chat
Closed Door CEO Circle Roundtables























