International Franchise Association

The real magic of franchising isn't the logo on the sign. It's the owner who takes a proven system and turns it into a local business. Over 20 years ago, Nadeem Bajwa started as a delivery driver making $4.25 an hour. Through franchising, he built a thriving Papa Johns operation that supports families, hires locally, and invests back into the community.

“You do french fries, I do franchise.” 🍟 What started as a viral Real Housewives of Salt Lake City moment has sparked an important conversation about what franchising is all about. Angie Katsanevas, founder of Lunatic Fringe Salon, is showing the world that franchising is really about empowering local entrepreneurs, like her franchisee Kati Torres, to own their own businesses. Behind every franchise is someone like Kati, creating jobs and contributing to their local economy. #FranchiseMeansLocal

Franchising aficionado and perpetual student Kristopher Stuart, CFE, CEO of Bloomin' Blinds, says he comes to the Emerging Franchisor Conference for big thinking on operations, strategy, and more. 💬 “This is where the most new ideas are generated.” Whether you’re refining your systems, expanding your team, or exploring new tech, these three days in Nashville are where it all comes together. 📍 Emerging Franchisor Conference | Nov. 10–12 | Nashville, TN 🔗 Register today: https://lnkd.in/gFs7XCd9 Matthew Haller | Jennifer Brandeen | Catherine Bartley Darden | Katherine Knight Patterson | Alan Catlett, CFE | Jeanine Littrel, CMP, CFE | Anna Kittleson | Sheila Fischer, CFE | Paul Rocchio, CFE, IOM | CFE | IFA Franchisor Forum

Ambition meets experience in Nashville, where the 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 brings together founders, CEOs, and brand leaders for three days of interactive learning, case studies, and real-world collaboration. Find out why it’s called “the best collection of franchise intelligence anywhere.” 🔗 Register today: https://lnkd.in/gFs7XCd9 Dawn Abbamondi (CFE) | Kristopher Stuart, CFE | Clement Troutman | Matthew Haller | Jennifer Brandeen | Alan Catlett, CFE | Jeanine Littrel, CMP, CFE | Anna Kittleson | Sheila Fischer, CFE | IFA Franchisor Forum | Women’s Franchise Committee of IFA

Budgeting for conferences? Put the Emerging Franchisor Conference at the top of your list. Join founders, CEOs, and top operators who’ve built real, thriving brands. Franchising’s smartest minds, all in one room — sharing what actually works. 📅 Mark your calendar: November 10–12, 2025 📍 Nashville, TN 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eKWGzeuW

Jessi started at 16, answering phones and making pizzas. Now she leads marketing for Papa Johns across Phoenix, thanks to hard work and a boss who invests in his people. It's not just a Papa Johns. It's Nadeem's Papa Johns. 🍕