Take a deep dive into transformative leadership with this keynote presentation, focusing on strategies, personal journeys, and the collective impact of women in franchising. Explore valuable insights from trailblazing leaders, setting the stage for a conference dedicated to leadership excellence and innovation.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Transformative Leadership Strategies:
   • Acquire insights into effective strategies for transformative leadership in the franchising landscape.
2. Personal Journeys of Success:
   • Understand the individual journeys of successful leaders, extracting applicable lessons for personal and professional growth.
3. Collective Impact of Women in Franchising:
   • Explore the powerful impact of women in shaping the future of franchising, gaining a deeper understanding of diversity and its role in fostering innovation.

Embark on a captivating journey of entrepreneurial brilliance and exceptional leadership in this engaging discussion with Peter Mammas, President and CEO of Foodtastic, the Foodtastic Leadership team, and David Druker, CEO of The UPS Store Canada. Unravel the inspiring rise to industry leadership, gaining insights and strategies that propelled Foodtastic to the forefront, offering invaluable perspectives for franchisors and business owners.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Entrepreneurial Brilliance:
   • Gain insights into the visionary leadership that propelled Foodtastic to industry prominence.
2. Market Foresight and Leadership:
   • Understand the strategies and leadership principles that led to Foodtastic's exceptional rise to industry leadership.
3. Applicable Industry Perspectives:
   • Extract actionable perspectives from industry leaders, offering valuable insights for franchisors and business owners to enhance their own journey to leadership.

Join an exploration of the franchising landscape with David Humphrey, the Immediate Past Chair of the IFA and Vice Chair of Ignite Fitness Holdings. With a remarkable track record of cross-border success, Humphrey offers insights into challenges, opportunities, and the franchisee perspective. Delve into actionable steps for franchisors to build stronger relationships and better serve their franchisees. Discover strategies to navigate new horizons, fostering collaboration, and achieving mutual growth. Engage in a dynamic discussion on leadership concepts inspired by Humphrey's multiple successes in the continuously evolving franchising landscape in both Canada and the USA.

Learning Outcomes

1. Franchisee-Centred Insights: Gain a deep understanding of the franchisee perspective through David Humphrey's experience as the CEO of ECP-PF Holdings, a 130-unit franchisee of the Planet Fitness gym chain, providing valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by franchisees.
2. Strategic Relationship Building: Acquire actionable steps and strategies for franchisors to build stronger and more effective relationships with their franchisees, drawing on the successful multi-unit franchise model exemplified by David Humphrey's leadership as CEO of Massage Envy, the world’s largest spa chain.
3. Cross-Border Franchise Success: Explore the key factors contributing to cross-border success in franchising, as illustrated by David Humphrey's achievements in both the Canadian and US markets. Understand the nuances of navigating different landscapes and fostering growth on an international scale.

During this inspiring keynote, Bruny Surin will share insights and strategies on how to cultivate a winning team. Drawing from his remarkable journey as an Olympic champion and one of the fastest men in history, Bruny will explore topics such as resilience, leadership, teamwork, and adaptation to change.

Discover how to empower your team to overcome challenges, embrace diversity, and achieve collective success. With a focus on innovation and fostering connections, this session promises to inspire courage and drive growth within your franchise organization. Join us as we delve into the essential elements of building and leading a winning team in today's dynamic business landscape.