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Flat demand masked by pricing.
Price increases are masking flat or declining demand across many systems.
Join us for · June 17, 2026
The Playbook for Turning Top-Line Growth Into Bottom-Line Results.
A focused, 60-minute executive session on how leading franchise systems are improving profitability through better recruiting, stronger training, disciplined performance coaching, smarter technology, and better use of capital.
June 17, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT — limited executive session for franchise leaders
60Focused minutes — no filler, no pitch decks
3Industry leaders — real operating experience
6Strategic topics — actionable unit-economics levers
Growth without profitability is not enough.
The real question for franchise systems in 2026 is whether that growth is translating into stronger unit-level profitability, more disciplined operations, better franchisee performance, and sustainable system-wide growth.
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Costs remain elevated.
Labor, insurance, and supply chain costs continue to squeeze franchisee margins.
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Capital is expensive.
The cost of capital continues to challenge franchisee returns and system growth.
Six levers to improve unit economics in 2026
How to recruit higher-caliber franchisees — and why this is the single biggest driver of long-term unit economics.
Smarter approaches to training and development that improve ramp-up and consistency.
How to coach franchisees for measurable performance improvement — not just scorecards.
Where AI and data are actually reducing costs — and where they're not.
How to optimize your tech stack without overcomplicating your system.
Strategies to reduce the cost of capital and improve franchisee viability.
Real operating experience. No theory.
Sean Fitzgerald, CFE
President at TruBlue Home Service Ally
Gerry Henley, CFE
President of Franchise Operations, Naz's Halal · CEO, Launch to Growth
Amit Pamecha
Founder of FranConnect and HireNetix
Moderator
Keith Gerson, CFE
CEO, Gerson Advisory Services · Former President of Franchise Operations at FranConnect · 52 years as a leading franchisor
Designed for busy executives
45-min moderated discussion
15-min live Q&A
Don't miss this
If unit-level profitability matters in your system, this is a conversation worth your time.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Live Webinar. Complimentary — limited availability.