Name
Operational Excellence in Any Economy: Protecting Sales Through Consistent Execution
Date & Time
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Dylan Gannon Jacqueline Kalina Ian Gordon
Description

The most reliable way to grow franchise sales isn’t a promotion, a new product, or a marketing campaign—it’s consistent execution of operational standards. This two-hour power session focuses on the controllable, inside-the-four-walls behaviours that drive conversion, repeat business, and customer experience. Through practical examples, brand case studies, and measurable tools, franchisors will learn how to define the few standards that matter most, measure compliance effectively, close performance gaps, and build operational discipline across networks of all sizes. The session also explores how to maintain high standards during economic downturns and how strong execution differentiates brands in competitive markets. Attendees will leave with a clear playbook to protect sales performance through operational excellence. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Connect operational standards to sales drivers—conversion, repeat visits, customer experience, and reputation. 

2. Measure execution using compliance audits, scorecards, and behavioural KPIs that predict revenue performance. 

3. Coach and support franchisees to close performance gaps and adopt high-impact standards. 

4. Sustain operational excellence during economic pressures or market downturns. 

5. Use operational wins as marketing and recruitment assets for system-wide growth. 

Location Name
Governor General II Room - Level 4
Full Address
The Westin Ottawa
11 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa ON K1N 9H4
Canada
Session Type
Power Session