Live at IFA 2026 with Catherine Monson, Karen Booze, Dan Bedell, and Jack Monson

This episode was recorded live at The International Franchise Association's 2026 Convention in Las Vegas with host Jack Monson.

Catherine Monson, CEO of Propelled Brands and former Chair of the IFA, discusses the increased energy and the evolution at IFA2026. She also shares the latest on the status of The American Franchise Act and the Coalition to Save Local Businesses.

We’ll also chat with Franchise subject matter experts Karen Booze of AnswerConnect and Dan Bell of Scorpion about how their teams are helping Franchisors and Franchisees with the rapidly changing realities in customer experience and franchise marketing.