ESSENTIAL LEGAL & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS UPDATE
Do you want to stay ahead of the game when it comes to legal issues and government policies that could impact your business? If so, this session is for you!
Join us for this dynamic, moderated discussion on the top legal and legislative items you need to know about and take action on in the year to come. Set your franchise system up for success and stay ahead of the curve.
Gain insights and strategies for navigating the legal landscape and protecting your franchise system. Understand the legal implications of using AI (such as ChatGPT or DALL·E) in operations, marketing, and franchising. Hear what you should be doing to ensure your franchise agreements and policies are in compliance with recent changes to the Competition Act. Find out where Common Employer issues may arise in legislative changes and how you can take action to help prevent it.
SENIOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
NEW this year, this is a closed-door roundtable session designed to facilitate discussion among senior executives and department leaders, to help them troubleshoot the similar challenges they face in these positions.
FSS/SUPPLIER FORUM
How can you maximize your CFA membership to make impactful industry connections that will help you grow your business?
Led by four suppliers of varying sizes and industries, this exclusive forum will give you insider tips on how top franchisors select their suppliers, and how frequently they review their current contracts. Hear first-hand how suppliers and franchisors are “Growing Together;” through their CFA memberships. Whether you’re an industry supplier looking for new clients, or a new or emerging franchisor looking to expand your franchise, you won’t want to miss this session!
Moderator: Kirk Allen (Reshift Media); Panel: Jim Robeson (PiinPoint), Lyn Little (BDO Canada LLP), Frank Zaid (FRANlegal Support Services), and Joanne Mason (RBC)
CEO SESSIONS
This session requires pre-registration.
Exclusive to franchise system CEOs, Presidents, Founders, Franchisors and Owners. CEO Circle roundtables are small, confidential, and facilitated discussion groups of 8-12 CEOs, Presidents, and Founders of franchise systems of similar sizes. The purpose of these forums is to create a safe, private, and trust-filled environment for franchise system leaders to discuss the concerns and challenges they face in their businesses. Our goal is to help you create mutually beneficial, one-to-one relationships with fellow franchise system leaders, helping you gain confidential resources who you can rely on for honest insights and perspectives.
This session requires pre-registration.
Following Peter H. Thomas’ morning keynote, join other CEOs, Presidents, and Founders in this private session for an in-depth, interactive, candid conversation about his perspectives on franchising, leadership, opportunities, and building strong franchise brands.
Peter H. Thomas is a true visionary and leader who has demonstrated exceptional achievement and contribution to the Canadian franchising industry throughout his career. He is the co-founder and former Chairman of Century 21 Real Estate Canada Ltd., which became the largest real estate network in the country under his guidance. When he sold the company in1987, the company had $9 billion in annual sales and employed over 8,000 sales representatives with over 400 franchises, making it the largest real estate network in the country at that time. Today, Thomas leads Thomas Franchise Solutions, a private equity firm that invests in and develops businesses in North America with franchising as their core expansion strategy. His leadership and vision have helped to grow his portfolio company, Dogtopia, from 20 franchises to over 185 locations across Canada and the United States, with an additional 160+ franchises in the pipeline to open in the next 24 months, and $65 million in revenue.
Benefit from Peter’s extensive experience building franchise brands and how Thomas Franchise Solutions identifies investment and development opportunities. Gain insights into how he assesses opportunities and how to maximize their scalability. Learn how to overcome stumbling blocks many franchisors face as they grow. Understand what you need to do today to set your franchise up for success for possible investors or partners in the future.
Closed-Door CEO Sessions serve as a confidential forum for franchise leaders to learn executive best practices and discuss strategic management issues through direct access to an esteemed and senior leader in the franchise industry. These sessions are exclusive to CEOs, Founders, and Presidents of CFA member franchise systems and are one of the most valuable learning opportunities at our Convention for C-Suites and Founders.