CFE Events Calendar
Program Update
In December 2022, the Certified Franchise Executive™ (CFE) program credit system and program requirements were updated to add academic rigor, build curriculum, and align the program for national accreditation—making the credential more valuable to all who possess it.
In the newly 'refreshed' CFE program, CFE participants (CFE candidates and CFEs) will experience a new, easy-to-understand credit system in which 1 hour of learning = 1 CFE Credit.
In addition, the CFE “Participation” credits are now called IFA LIVE Learning Credits to ensure that each credit earned in the CFE program includes a learning component while attending live events/courses. IFA LIVE Learning Credits may be earned at in-person and online CFE-approved learning events with a ‘live’ instructor component.
EVENT CALENDAR
NOTE: CFE credits and events are subject to change. Contact [email protected] to confirm credit opportunities.
FEBRUARY 2024
5 - March 17 IFA Foundations of Franchising - 52 CFE Core Credits
6 IFA Lunch N Learn: Building your Franchise Development Team for Success - 2 CFE Participation Credits
8 FranConnect Webinar: Revolutionize Your Franchise Sales: Using AI to Close More Franchise Deals - 4 CFE Participation Credits
15 IFPG Webinar: Revamp Your Franchise's Reputation - 4 CFE Participation Credits
16 - 17 2024 IFA Annual Convention CFE Special Sessions - Up to 14 CFE Education Credits and 8 CFE Fran-Guard (Core) Credits
17 - 20 2024 IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, AZ - 13 CFE Participation Credits
Additional CFE-credit opportunities - February 17: Annual Leadership Conference (4.15 CFE Education Credits); Emerging Franchisor Bootcamp (3 CFE Education Credits) / February 20: Immersive Workshops (3.15 CFE Education Credits)
29 CFE Welcome Webinar for New and Prospective CFE Candidates - 4 CFE Participation Credits
March 2024
4 - April 14 IFA Foundations of Franchising - 52 CFE Core Credits
5 IFA Lunch N Learn Webinar: Eliminating Customer Doubt: How to Make Your Franchise the Preferred Choice - 2 CFE Participation Credits
7 - 9 The Franchisor Journey (The Liniger Center on Franchising, University of Denver) - 16 CFE Education Credits and 3 CFE Participation Credits
14 IFA Webinar: Understanding the New Regulation on Independent Contractors - 4 CFE Participation Credits
19 - 22 2024 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in Las Vegas, NV - 11 CFE Education Credits
21 FranNet Webinar: Yes! You Need a Resale Program - 4 CFE Participation Credits
26 IFA Lunch N Learn: Solving Franchise Business Pain Points with Technology - 2 CFE Participation Credits
Open Enrollment Introduction to Franchising (On-demand via The Liniger Center on Franchising, University of Denver) - 9 CFE Education Credits
April 2024
8 - May 19 IFA Foundations of Franchising - 52 CFE Core Credits
12 - 13 2024 Franchise Expo West in Los Angeles, CA - 4 CFE IFA LIVE Learning Credits
15 - 21 International Franchising Fundamentals - 8.5 CFE Education Credits
18 and 25 2024 Spring Learning Series: Navigating Difficult Conversations: Turn Tension Into Progress - 5 CFE IFA LIVE Learning Credits
25 CFE Welcome Webinar for New and Prospective CFE Candidates - No credits / informational only.
Open Enrollment Introduction to Franchising (On-demand via The Liniger Center on Franchising, University of Denver) - 9 CFE Education Credits
May 2024
5 - 7 2024 IFA Legal Symposium in Washington, DC - Up to 11.5 CFE IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
6 - June 16 IFA Foundations of Franchising - 52 CFE Core Credits
7 IFA Lunch N Learn Webinar: Streamlining Franchise Signage and Avoiding Costly Mistakes - .50 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
9 IFA Webinar: Search Is Ubiquitous in Local, But Behaviors Are Changing - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
14 IFA Lunch N Learn Webinar: Accelerate your Franchise Story: What’s your Why? - .50 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
15 IFPG Webinar: Unlock Your Brand's Potential-Choosing the Perfect Digital Marketing Partner - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
16 FranNet Webinar: Keys to Informative and Efficient Follow-Up - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
20 The North Texas FBN Host Committee and the International Franchise Association present State of Franchising 2024 in Dallas, TX - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
22 IFA Webinar: How Franchisors & Franchisees Can Optimize Revenue Growth Through Integrated Marketing & Operations - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
28 IFA Lunch N Learn: Labor Efficiency Unleashed: Solutions to Change the Way Your Team Works - .50 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
29 The Union League of Philadelphia Franchise Business Network (FBN) Meeting in Philadelphia, PA - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits) (RSVP to Hayley Durno at [email protected])
29 - Pre-Event CFE Special Sessions at 2024 International Franchise Expo (IFE) in New York City, NY - Up to 6 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
- How to be a REAL Success - 3 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
- Leading Through Crisis: Navigating Success through Difficult Times - 3 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
30 CFE Welcome Webinar for New and Prospective CFE Candidates - No credits / informational only.
30 - June 1 2024 International Franchise Expo (IFE) in New York City, NY - 4 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (Formerly Participation Credits)
Open Enrollment Introduction to Franchising (On-demand via The Liniger Center on Franchising, University of Denver) - 9 CFE Education Credits
June 2024
3 - July 14 IFA Foundations of Franchising - 52 CFE Core Credits
4 and 6 2024 Summer Learning Series: Improving Franchise Advisory Councils - 4 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
4 IFPG Webinar: Building a Tech-Savvy Sales Team: Training and Tools for Success - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
6 IFA Webinar: The New Search Optimization Strategy: Deep, Not Wide - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
6 Northern Illinois Franchise Association's Franchise Business Network (FBN) Meeting: Operating & Expanding Your Franchise in 2024 and Beyond in Chicago, IL - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
11 IFA Lunch N Learn Webinar: Online to Offline: How To Supercharge Franchise Growth with Location Marketing - .50 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
13 - 15 The Franchisor Journey (The Liniger Center on Franchising, University of Denver) - 16 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
17 2024 Franchise Customer Experience Conference (FCXC) CFE Workshops in Atlanta, GA
- IFA Fran-Guard - 8 Fran-Guard Credits
- Drive Breakthrough Performance Through Strategic Business Leadership - 4 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
17 - 20 2024 Franchise Customer Experience Conference (FCXC) in Atlanta, GA - Up to 12.70 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
27 CFE Welcome Webinar for New and Prospective CFE Candidates - No credits / informational only.
27 IFA Webinar: The Power of Local Engagement: Boosting Loyalty and Sales - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
Open Enrollment Introduction to Franchising (On-demand via The Liniger Center on Franchising, University of Denver) - 9 CFE Education Credits
July 2024
8 - August 18 IFA Foundations of Franchising - 52 CFE Core Credits
16 2024 Summer Learning Series - How to Build a Conference Program Your Franchisees Will Rave About - 2 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
16 IFA Lunch N Learn: Mastering the Books: How to Grow Your Franchise Efficiently and Profitably - .50 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
18 Franchise Law for Non-Lawyers (The Liniger Center on Franchising, University of Denver) - 6.5 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
22 - September 1 Fundamentos de las franquicias de la IFA (in Spanish only) - 52 CFE Core Credits
23 GREAT TEAMS: A Don Yaeger Series - Great Teams Have and Develop Great Leaders - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
24 IFA Webinar: Is the State Small Business Credit Initiative a Fit for Your Franchise? - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
25 FranNet Webinar: Maximize Your Marketing and PR - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
Open Enrollment Introduction to Franchising (On-demand via The Liniger Center on Franchising, University of Denver) - 9 CFE Education Credits
August 2024
5 - September 15 IFA Foundations of Franchising - 52 CFE Core Credits
6 IFA Lunch N Learn: Helping Your Franchisees Reduce Turnover and Hire Smarter from the Start - .50 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
13 IFPG Webinar: Attract the Right E-2 Visa Franchise Candidates - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
13 and 15 2024 Summer Learning Series: Managing Franchise Resales - 4 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
14 IFA WednesdayWise Webinar: Master Your Franchise Development Pipeline - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
27 GREAT TEAMS: A Don Yaeger Series - Great Teams Allow Culture to Shape Recruiting - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
29 IFA Lunch N Learn: Evolving Trends in Franchise Financing - .50 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
29 Franchise Development, Expansion and Succession Webinar - .50 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
Open Enrollment Introduction to Franchising (On-demand via The Liniger Center on Franchising, University of Denver) - 9 CFE Education Credits
September 2024
3 IFA Lunch N Learn: Connecting the Dots: Partners in the Franchise Ecosystem - .50 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
9 - October 20 IFA Foundations of Franchising - 52 CFE Core Credits
9 - 11 2024 IFA Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC - Up to 7.20 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits) available by attending CFE-approved sessions
9 - 21 Fundamentals of the Franchise Model (Georgetown University) in Washington, DC - 19.5 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
11 IFPG Webinar: Lead Reengagement and Nurturing Strategies - .50 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
17 IFA Lunch N Learn: Craft a Winning Local Game Plan with Marketing Automation - .50 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
19 2024 Fall Learning Series: What's Your Franchise Superpower? - 1.5 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
24 GREAT TEAMS: A Don Yaeger Series - Great Teams Create & Retain Depth through Healthy Competition - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
25 The New England Franchise Association (NEFA) FBN Event: Elevate Your Franchise Convention: Engage, Innovate, and Thrive in Boston, MA - 2.5 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
26 North Texas FBN Fall Meeting in Dallas, TX - 1.5 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
26 - 28 The Franchisee Journey (The Liniger Center on Franchising, University of Denver) - 16 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
26 FranNet Webinar: How to Uniquely Position Your Franchise - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
Open Enrollment Introduction to Franchising (On-demand via The Liniger Center on Franchising, University of Denver) - 9 CFE Education Credits
October 2024
1 IFA Lunch N Learn: Streamlining Franchise Legal Documents - .50 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
2 IFA Webinar: Understanding the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division Laws: Compliance Essentials for Employers - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
7 - November 17 IFA Foundations of Franchising - 52 CFE Core Credits
7 - November 18 Online Franchise Certification Program through Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville - 7 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits) - Live online sessions every Monday 6:00pm - 7:30pm ET (subject to change)
9 IFA WednesdayWise Webinar: From Demand Gen to Revenue: How Franchisors Can Leverage Digital Media to Fuel Franchisee Growth - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
10 2024 Fall Learning Series: Recruitment & Retention Strategies: Overcoming the Modern Workforce Challenge - 1.5 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
15 IFA Lunch N Learn: From Maximizing Leads to Maximizing Revenue: The Power of Revenue Lifecycle Reporting - .50 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
16 IFA Fran-Guard at 2024 Franchise Leadership and Development Conference (FLDC) in Atlanta, GA - 8 Fran-Guard Credits
16 - 18 2024 Franchise Leadership and Development Conference (FLDC) in Atlanta, GA - Up to 13.5 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits) available by attending CFE-approved sessions
21 - 27 International Franchising Fundamentals (Online/Instructor-Led/Self-Paced) - 8.5 Education Credits
22 GREAT TEAMS: A Don Yaeger Series - Great Teams Have a Roadmap - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
29 IFA Lunch N Learn: The Franchise Fame Formula: How RE/MAX Boosts Its Local Online Presence with Uberall - .50 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
29 The New England Franchise Association (NEFA) FBN Webinar: Maximize Profitability with Collective Purchasing Power with Luke Stanton - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
Open Enrollment Introduction to Franchising (On-demand via The Liniger Center on Franchising, University of Denver) - 9 CFE Education Credits
November 2024
4 - December 15 IFA Foundations of Franchising - 52 CFE Core Credits
7 FranNet Webinar: Overcoming Obstacles in the Sales Process - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
12 2024 Fall Learning Series: Succession Planning Generation 2: Transition - 1.5 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
12 IFA Lunch N Learn Webinar: 1% Better with ProfitKeeper - .50 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
13 IFA Webinar: Post-Election Fireside Chat - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
18 2024 Emerging Franchisor Conference (EFC) CFE Special Sessions in Austin, TX
- Brick by Brick: Your 7 Foundational Building Blocks to Franchisor Success - 2 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
- Financial Accelerator: Turbocharge Franchisee Sales and Profits - 3 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
- Foundations of a Successful Franchisor - 1.5 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
18 - 19 Franchise Law for Non-Lawyers (The Liniger Center on Franchising, University of Denver) - 6.5 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
18 - 20 2024 Emerging Franchisor Conference in Austin, TX - Up to 7.05 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits) available by attending CFE-approved breakout sessions and general sessions.
19 IFA Lunch N Learn Webinar: 2025 Trends Every Franchise Development Professional Should Know - .50 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
20 IFA Webinar: Overtime Rule Best Practices - .50 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
20 IFPG Webinar: How to file FINCEN BOI for your LLC/Business and avoid fines! - .50 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
21 - 23 The Franchisor Journey (The Liniger Center on Franchising, University of Denver) - 16 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
26 GREAT TEAMS: A Don Yaeger Series - Great Teams Strive to Build Camaraderie & Collective Direction - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
Open Enrollment Introduction to Franchising (On-demand via The Liniger Center on Franchising, University of Denver) - 9 CFE Education Credits
December 2024
3 IFA Lunch N Learn Webinar: Million-Dollar Marketing Strategies for 2025 - .50 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
5 IFA Webinar: How to Sell in this New Culture: Finding Out What Clients Really Need, Today! - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
10 IFA Lunch N Learn Webinar: 25 Calls = 1 Google Review: How to Amplify Happy Customers and Address Hidden Complaints Through Sentiment Analysis - .50 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
17 GREAT Teams: A Don Yaeger Series - Great Teams Manage Dysfunction, Friction & Strong Personalities - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
19 Franchise Mastery Series: Seasons of Success - Strategic Focus for Profitable Growth - 1.5 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
Open Enrollment Introduction to Franchising (On-demand via The Liniger Center on Franchising, University of Denver) - 9 CFE Education Credits
January 2025
6 - February 16 IFA Foundations of Franchising - 52 CFE Core Credits
16 Franchise Mastery Series: Seasons of Success - Enhancing Franchisee Support Systems - 1.5 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)
23 CFE Welcome Webinar for New and Prospective CFE Candidates - No credits / informational only.
28 GREAT TEAMS: A Don Yaeger Series - Great Teams Build a Mentoring Culture - 1 IFA LIVE Learning Credit (formerly Participation Credits)
Open Enrollment Introduction to Franchising (On-demand via The Liniger Center on Franchising, University of Denver) - 9 CFE Education Credits
February 2025
10 2025 IFA Annual Convention CFE Special Sessions in Las Vegas, NV - Up to 6 IFA LIVE Learning Credits or 8 CFE Fran-Guard (Core) Credits
13 2025 IFA Annual Convention CFE Special Sessions in Las Vegas, NV - Up to 3.5 IFA LIVE Learning Credits
20 Franchise Mastery Series: Seasons of Success - Operational Efficiency and Process Improvement - 1.5 IFA LIVE Learning Credits (formerly Participation Credits)