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Jan 2024
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Episode 28: Franchise Community Update

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Matt Haller, President & CEO of The IFA, shares his experience testifying in front of Congress last month on behalf of the Franchise community how you can participate with the Franchise Action Network in early 2024 in multiple locations.

Matt also gives us a preview of the IFA Annual Convention Feb 17 – 20 in Phoenix and the event’s theme is Franchise Smarter
Next, Richie Huffman, CEO of Celebree School shares ideas on how a franchise system can become part of a new community.

Special Guests: Matt Haller and Richie Huffman.

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