Charlie Chase delivers insights from his three-decade career in the franchise industry and provides his outlook on the future of franchising in North America

Join us for an inspiring keynote session from Charlie Chase, President and CEO of FirstService Brands, a leading North American brand in the category of property services, including CertaPro Painters, Paul Davis Restoration, Pillar to Post Home Inspectors, and more! He is also the current Chair of the International Franchise Association (IFA) Board of Directors.

In his keynote presentation, Charlie will share his success story, from the beginning of his franchising journey in 1982 as a franchise owner of College Pro Painters, to becoming the founding President/CEO of CertaPro Painters and a respected international leader in the industry. During his presentation, Charlie will share his personal story of determination, resilience, and grit, as well as his insights on the keys to success in franchising today and in the future. He will also provide valuable perspectives on how the industry has been able to adapt and thrive over the past three decades. Additionally, Charlie will provide his insights on the future of franchising in North America and offer best practices for franchisors and franchisees to thrive together.

This keynote session is a must-attend for anyone looking to build a successful franchise business and learn from one of the most accomplished franchisors in the country. With Charlie's wealth of experience and knowledge, attendees will gain valuable insights and best practices that they can apply to their own businesses to help them grow and thrive in the years to come. Register now to be a part of this exciting and informative session at the 2023 National Convention.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a powerhouse, international franchisor as he shares valuable insights on how to build a resilient and adaptable franchise system.

About Charlie Chase, President and CEO, FirstService Brands, Inc. and Chair of the International Franchise Association (IFA)
Mr. Chase resides in Villanova, PA and he is the President and CEO of FirstService Brands, Inc. Prior to his role as CEO, Mr. Chase served as the President of the Consumer Franchises of The Franchise Company and prior to that he was CEO of CertaPro Group.

Throughout his 29 years with FirstService Brands he has held numerous roles, starting as a Franchise owner in 1982 at College Pro Painters. Believing that there was an opportunity to create a successful and significant full time painting company, in 1992 he became the founding President/CEO of CertaPro Painters. Mr. Chase has a B.A. Honors in Economics from Queens University, Ontario, Canada.