Hear from some of the most successful and influential voices in franchising at the IFA World Franchise Show. Our speaker lineup features industry leaders, experienced franchisors, and successful franchisees sharing real-world insights, proven growth strategies, and practical advice. 

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Sean Oatney

CFE Director of Franchise Sales, Planet Fitness
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Bradford Reynolds

CEO, Gold's Gym - RSG Group
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Randy Sharpe

CEO, Wahlburgers
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Jon Taffer

Hospitality Expert, Entrepreneur, Founder of Taffer’s Tavern, Executive Producer and Host of Bar Rescue, Taffer’s Tavern
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Ali Shabdar

Head of Strategic Growth, Zoho Corp
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Tara Fry Vigil

Franchise Developer, American Dairy Queen Corporation
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Charles Keyser

President, Keyser Enterprises
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Jesse Keyser

CEO , Keyser Enterprises
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Victoria Diaz

Associate Attorney, Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A.
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Sabrina Zarco

Associate, Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A.
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Jerry Akers CFE

Multi-Brand Franchisee, CEO and Author, Great Clips, The Joint Chiropractic, Zdynamix
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Steve White

CFE, President, PuroClean
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    Seminar Speakers

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    Speaker profile image for Adam Yazejian

    Adam Yazejian

    President and Chief Franchise Development Officer, SparkleTeam Commercial Building Services
    Speaker profile image for Agnes Mauro

    Agnes Mauro

    CEO , One River School
    Speaker profile image for Aicha Bascaro

    Aicha Bascaro

    Founder and CEO, American Franchise Academy
    Speaker profile image for Alex Bello

    Alex Bello

    Phenix Salon Suite Franchisee, Phenix Salon Suites
    Speaker profile image for Ali Shabdar

    Ali Shabdar

    Head of Strategic Growth, Zoho Corp
    Speaker profile image for Alicia Costoya

    Alicia Costoya

    Senior Business Development Manager - Franchise Partner, Key HR
    Speaker profile image for Amanda Millikan

    Amanda Millikan

    Chief Development Officer, WellBiz Brands
    Speaker profile image for Amy Elder CFE

    Amy Elder CFE

    Director of Franchise Expansion & Strategic Infrastructure, IFA Women's Franchise Committee Member & Galardi Group
    Speaker profile image for Andrew Hawes

    Andrew Hawes

    Vice President of Franchise Development, HTeaO
    Speaker profile image for Andrew Seid

    Andrew Seid

    Senior Consultant, MSA Worldwide
    Speaker profile image for Anthony Padulo

    Anthony Padulo

    Chief Development Officer, Arthur Murray International, inc.
    Speaker profile image for Ashley Clark

    Ashley Clark

    Muti-Unit Franchisee, Kiwins Chocolates, Fudge & lce Cream
    Speaker profile image for Aurelio Salas

    Aurelio Salas

    CEO , ShowHomes Franchise Corporation
    Speaker profile image for Barry Falcon

    Barry Falcon

    CEO, Conquer Padel Club
    Speaker profile image for Bill Mathis

    Bill Mathis

    Multi Unit Franchisee, ICW Management LLC
    Speaker profile image for Bradford Reynolds

    Bradford Reynolds

    CEO, Gold's Gym - RSG Group
    Speaker profile image for Britt Riley

    Britt Riley

    CEO and Founder of Haven, Haven
    Speaker profile image for Celeste Guajardo

    Celeste Guajardo

    Army Veteran & Director of Brand Protection, Purpose Brands
    Speaker profile image for Charleigh Roberts & Greg Potticary

    Charleigh Roberts & Greg Potticary

    Director of Marketing & Director of Franchise Management, Hickory Dickory Decks
    Speaker profile image for Charles Keyser

    Charles Keyser

    President, Keyser Enterprises
    Speaker profile image for Cheyanne Thurston

    Cheyanne Thurston

    CRO, FACE FOUNDRIÉ
    Speaker profile image for Christina C. Broccoli

    Christina C. Broccoli

    Founder & CEO, prosperIV
    Speaker profile image for Christine Roselli

    Christine Roselli

    Coast Guard Veteran & Owner/Franchisee, Junk King Tampa South
    Speaker profile image for Danielle Wright

    Danielle Wright

    President, FranCoach
    Speaker profile image for David Smith

    David Smith

    Director of Diversity Programs, International Franchise Association
    Speaker profile image for Don Helphrey

    Don Helphrey

    Vice President, FullSpeed Automotive - Grease Monkey and SpeeDee Franchise
    Speaker profile image for Dr. Tom DuFore

    Dr. Tom DuFore

    CEO, Big Sky Franchise
    Speaker profile image for Emiliano Jöcker

    Emiliano Jöcker

    Managing Partner, USA, GNF Worldwide
    Speaker profile image for Eric Keller

    Eric Keller

    Vice President, International Business Unit Lead, Purpose Brands
    Speaker profile image for Eric Redden

    Eric Redden

    Director of Franchise Development , Touching Hearts at Home
    Speaker profile image for Garret Steed

    Garret Steed

    Multi-unit Franchisee of Crumbl and Managing Partner of Rio Acai, Rio Acai
    Speaker profile image for Giselle Campos & Ric Militi

    Giselle Campos & Ric Militi

    Sr. Vice President/Sr. Creative Director | CEO/Executive Creative Director, InnoVision Marketing Group
    Speaker profile image for Hossein Kasmai

    Hossein Kasmai

    CEO, Franchise Creator
    Speaker profile image for Jackie Mendes

    Jackie Mendes

    SVP Franchise Development, Zoom Room Franchising, LLC
    Speaker profile image for James O’Brien

    James O’Brien

    Navy Veteran & Owner/Franchisee, The Grounds Guys of Jacksonville Beaches, Northside, and Yulee
    Speaker profile image for Jeff Walter

    Jeff Walter

    CEO, Latitude Learning
    Speaker profile image for Jeremy Arthur

    Jeremy Arthur

    CEO, Adminify AI
    Speaker profile image for Jerry Akers CFE

    Jerry Akers CFE

    Multi-Brand Franchisee, CEO and Author, Great Clips, The Joint Chiropractic, Zdynamix
    Speaker profile image for Jesse Keyser

    Jesse Keyser

    CEO , Keyser Enterprises
    Speaker profile image for John Hayes

    John Hayes

    Founding Director, Titus Center For Franchising
    Speaker profile image for John Lancaster

    John Lancaster

    Vice President, Franchise Development – Strategic Programs, Choice Hotels International
    Speaker profile image for Jon Taffer

    Jon Taffer

    Hospitality Expert, Entrepreneur, Founder of Taffer’s Tavern, Executive Producer and Host of Bar Rescue, Taffer’s Tavern
    Speaker profile image for Jonathan Hill

    Jonathan Hill

    Co-Founder, Morrow Hill
    Speaker profile image for Larry Kruguer

    Larry Kruguer

    Senior Director, GNF Worldwide
    Speaker profile image for Laura Sintes

    Laura Sintes

    Franchise Owner, School of Rock
    Speaker profile image for Lou Gervasi

    Lou Gervasi

    Senior Director, Membership & Member Programs, Canadian Franchise Association
    Speaker profile image for M. Denise Simmons

    M. Denise Simmons

    Franchisee, Wisdom Senior Care
    Speaker profile image for Mark Siebert

    Mark Siebert

    iFranchise Group
    Speaker profile image for Matt Fowers

    Matt Fowers

    Director of Finance & Franchise Development, Cordovan Art School
    Speaker profile image for Matt Zeiger

    Matt Zeiger

    Chief Financial & Development Officer, Sonny's BBQ
    Speaker profile image for Matthew Jonas

    Matthew Jonas

    President, TopFire Media
    Speaker profile image for Michael Dalton

    Michael Dalton

    Senior Vice President, Strategy, LEO Events
    Speaker profile image for Mike Watorski

    Mike Watorski

    Director of Franchise Development, Closets By Design
    Speaker profile image for Mitch Cohen

    Mitch Cohen

    Franchisee, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Sola Salon Suites, Performax Franchisee Advisors
    Speaker profile image for Monica Harrigill & Ray Harrigill

    Monica Harrigill & Ray Harrigill

    Monica - Managing Member & Co-Founder, Ray - President & Founder, The Sunray Companies
    Speaker profile image for Patrick Sanchez

    Patrick Sanchez

    Vice President of Brand Partnerships, Franchise FastLane
    Speaker profile image for Patti Rother

    Patti Rother

    CDO, ShowHomes Franchise Corporation
    Speaker profile image for Paul Dean

    Paul Dean

    VP, Business Development & Real Estate, CEFA Early Years School
    Speaker profile image for Philip Watson

    Philip Watson

    VP of Franchise Development, Phenix Salon Suites
    Speaker profile image for Preston Unck

    Preston Unck

    CEO , Tee Box Golf
    Speaker profile image for Randy Sharpe

    Randy Sharpe

    CEO, Wahlburgers
    Speaker profile image for Richard Davies

    Richard Davies

    Senior Sales Consultant, Canadian Franchise Association
    Speaker profile image for Rocco Fiorentino

    Rocco Fiorentino

    President & CEO, Benetrends Financial
    Speaker profile image for Roxane Harris

    Roxane Harris

    Vice President, Franchise & Block Advisors at H&R Block
    Speaker profile image for Sabrina Zarco

    Sabrina Zarco

    Associate, Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A.
    Speaker profile image for Scott Taylor

    Scott Taylor

    Chief Executive Officer, R&R Brands
    Speaker profile image for Sean Oatney

    Sean Oatney

    CFE Director of Franchise Sales, Planet Fitness
    Speaker profile image for Shania Seibles

    Shania Seibles

    Franchisee, Peachtree City MassageLuXe
    Speaker profile image for Shannon Snell

    Shannon Snell

    Operator, Sonny's BBQ, Wesley Chapel, Florida , Sonny's BBQ
    Speaker profile image for Shawn Saraga

    Shawn Saraga

    Founder – The Franchise Academy, Broker – Revel Realty, Chief Development Officer – Tahini’s Restaurants, Advisory Board Member – StoriedLife, Board Member – Leadership Sinai
    Speaker profile image for Shivam Sharma

    Shivam Sharma

    Manager - Development & Membership, Canadian Franchise Association
    Speaker profile image for Stephanie Cartin

    Stephanie Cartin

    Co-Founder, Entreprenista
    Speaker profile image for Steve Beagelman

    Steve Beagelman

    Founder + CEO, SMB Franchise Advisors
    Speaker profile image for Steve Wazny

    Steve Wazny

    Wazny Management Corporation
    Speaker profile image for Steve White

    Steve White

    CFE, President, PuroClean
    Speaker profile image for Suhail Rehman

    Suhail Rehman

    CEO, SUR Group
    Speaker profile image for Susan Rothwell

    Susan Rothwell

    Chief Revenue Officer at Simpli.fi, Simpli.fi
    Speaker profile image for Tamra Kennedy

    Tamra Kennedy

    Multi Unit Franchisee, Twin City Taco John’s
    Speaker profile image for Tara Fry Vigil

    Tara Fry Vigil

    Franchise Developer, American Dairy Queen Corporation
    Speaker profile image for Tipton Shonkwiler

    Tipton Shonkwiler

    Shonkwiler, BBSI
    Speaker profile image for Todd Houghton

    Todd Houghton

    CEO iFranchise Group and FranDevCo, FranDevCo/iFranchise Group
    Speaker profile image for Tom Konkowski

    Tom Konkowski

    COO for Conquer Padel and Conquer Franchise Group, Conquer Padel
    Speaker profile image for Tom Scarda

    Tom Scarda

    Franchise Advisor and Coach, The Franchise Academy
    Speaker profile image for Tony Chung

    Tony Chung

    Vice President of Business Development, bb.q Chicken
    Speaker profile image for Victoria Diaz

    Victoria Diaz

    Associate Attorney, Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A.
    Speaker profile image for Vince Vigneri

    Vince Vigneri

    CDO/COO, Cordova
    Speaker profile image for Wendy Kunz

    Wendy Kunz

    Director of Veteran Programs, International Franchise Association
    Speaker profile image for William Forester

    William Forester

    Chief Revenue Officer, Local Hero