--- title: "Johnny Franchise: The Franchise Expert | Franchise Conferences (2)" description: Franchise Conferences | Expert franchise tips and techniques for improving results in franchise brands, for franchisors and franchisees of all sizes. (2) --- [![JF - new logo updated (2)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JF%20-%20new%20logo%20updated%20(2).png?width=338&height=157&name=JF%20-%20new%20logo%20updated%20(2).png "JF - new logo updated (2)")](https://www.johnnyfranchise.com) - [JohnnyFranchise.com](https://www.johnnyfranchise.com/) - [About John](https://www.johnnyfranchise.com/about/) - [Services](https://www.johnnyfranchise.com/services/) - [Schedule a Consultation](https://www.johnnyfranchise.com/schedule/) # franchise-conferences ## [Update from the IFA 2020 Convention](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/update-from-the-ifa-2020-convention) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Feb 19, 2020, 1:29:28 PM [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences) [![The IFA Hall of Fame from the IFA 2020 Convention ](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IFA_HallofFame.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/update-from-the-ifa-2020-convention) Just back from the IFA 2020 Convention in Orlando, what a blast! Attendance was at an all-time high for being at a non-Las Vegas location. Every year, it just keeps getting bigger and better, providing three plus solid days of top notch networking and learning opportunities for everyone, this year was no exception.  [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/update-from-the-ifa-2020-convention) ## [FranConnect Influencer Day](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/franconnect-influencer-day) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jan 29, 2020, 5:55:10 AM [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences), [Franchising Speaker](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-speaker), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting) [![My participation at the FranConnect Influencer Day.](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/jf_franconnect_nameplate_crop.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/franconnect-influencer-day) Just recently, I had the opportunity to be an “influencer” in franchising at the first ever FranConnect Influencer Discovery Day that took place back on December 18th and 19th. And I want to thank Keith Gerson, the President of FranConnect, for the invitation. This was my first time participating as an “influencer”, and I did not know what to expect - it was worthwhile, quite interesting, even educational and a lot of fun! [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/franconnect-influencer-day) ## [Speaking at the IFA’s Emerging Franchisor Conference Was Fun!](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/speaking-at-the-ifas-emerging-franchisor-conference-was-fun) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Dec 18, 2019, 7:56:00 PM [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences), [Franchising Speaker](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-speaker) [![The IFA Emerging Franchisor Conference ](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/efc_image.png)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/speaking-at-the-ifas-emerging-franchisor-conference-was-fun)   [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/speaking-at-the-ifas-emerging-franchisor-conference-was-fun) ## [Go Minis Speaking Opportunity](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/go-minis-speaking-opportunity) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Oct 29, 2019, 11:09:45 AM [Franchise Lifecycle Program](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-lifecycle-program), [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences), [Franchising Speaker](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-speaker) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/GO-Minis-10-2019-speaking-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/go-minis-speaking-opportunity) [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/go-minis-speaking-opportunity) ## [Takeaways from the Faegre Franchise Summit 2019](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/takeaways-from-faegre-summit-2019) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Aug 27, 2019, 7:47:08 AM [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences) [![A presentation from the Faegre Franchise Summit](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Faegre-pic-greenberg-1-scaled.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/takeaways-from-faegre-summit-2019) Last month people from all over the country gathered at what is considered by many to be their favorite franchise conference. The [Faegre Franchise](https://www.faegrebd.com/en/insights/events/2019/7/2019-franchise-summit#!%23tab-Overview)Summit, which hosts many high-performing franchisors and franchisees and sponsor supplier companies, was recently held in Minneapolis. [Brian Schnell](https://www.faegrebd.com/en/professionals/s/schnell-brian-b#!#tab-Overview), lawyer at the firm Faegre Baker Daniels, organizes and leads this program and does a great job. He is willing to go so far above and beyond that he literally does a headstand (really), just to impress the people there and to demonstrate how far they're willing to go to make an impression! That’s commitment! This year’s Summit again lined up a number of important and impactful panel discussions and great networking opportunities. Here are some of the highlights to share…. [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/takeaways-from-faegre-summit-2019) ## [IFA 2019 is Here](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/ifa-2019-is-here) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Feb 11, 2019, 9:00:04 PM [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences) [![Getting ready for the IFA 2019 conference ](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IFA2019_Logo_Tag-1-1.png)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/ifa-2019-is-here) [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/ifa-2019-is-here) ## [Takeaways from the Faegre Baker Daniels Franchise Summit 2018](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/takeaways-from-the-faegre-baker-daniels-franchise-summit-2018) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Sep 24, 2018, 1:00:48 AM [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences) [![The Faegre Baker Daniels Franchise Summit](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Faegre-Summit-1-scaled.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/takeaways-from-the-faegre-baker-daniels-franchise-summit-2018) [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/takeaways-from-the-faegre-baker-daniels-franchise-summit-2018) ## [Accountability and the Franchise Life Cycle](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/accountability-franchise-life-cycle) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Sep 17, 2017, 8:53:31 PM [Franchise Lifecycle Program](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-lifecycle-program), [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fotolia_85072424_XS-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/accountability-franchise-life-cycle) [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/accountability-franchise-life-cycle) ## [Franchising is a Team Effort](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/franchising-team-effort) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Feb 24, 2016, 10:14:04 PM [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences), [Franchising Speaker](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-speaker) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Screenshot-2016-02-24-22_47_24-1.png)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/franchising-team-effort) [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/franchising-team-effort) ## [The 2016 Big Frog Conference: How a Positive Culture Helps Them Grow](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-2016-big-frog-franchise-conference-positive-culture-helping-them-grow) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jan 25, 2016, 9:38:46 PM [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences), [Franchising Speaker](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-speaker) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_20160115_083611-1-scaled.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-2016-big-frog-franchise-conference-positive-culture-helping-them-grow) [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-2016-big-frog-franchise-conference-positive-culture-helping-them-grow) [❮](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences/page/1) [1](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences/page/1) [2](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences/page/2) [3](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences/page/3) [❯](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences/page/3) ### **About the Franchise Expert**   ![John Francis 2024 Hi Res](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/John%20Francis%202024%20Hi%20Res.jpg?width=214&height=148&name=John%20Francis%202024%20Hi%20Res.jpg) John Francis is an enthusiastic, engaging business advisor and an entertaining public speaker for franchise brands because he speaks from experience and from the heart. 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