Multi unit franchise conference IFA is the resource for franchisors and franchisees. And now we are pleased to offer a new conference specifically designed to address the unique needs of multi-unit and multi unit franchise conference. In 2010, the IFA Multi-Unit Conference was held in conjunction with the International Council of Shopping Centers’ Global Retail Real Estate Convention in Las Vegas. Recon features a Leasing Mall & Trade Expo, the largest gathering of shopping center professionals in the world. The Multi-Unit Conference is a tremendous opportunity for multi-unit and multi-brand franchisees to learn from industry experts and to share best practices with each other during session and multiple networking events. Designed by an insightful task force, the program is comprised of multi-unit franchise members so the topics addressed are sure to hit the mark. When you attend the IFA Conference, you will also have access to the Recon sessions where you can interact with ICSC members which include shopping center owners, developers, managers, marketing specialists, investors, lenders and retailers. Connecting franchise owners with each other and with retail real estate experts under one roof just makes smart business sense. If you are interested in learning the latest trends in multi-unit and multi-brand franchising as well as building relationships with leaders in the retail real estate industry, you should be sure to join us in 2011. Charles Smith gall is the incoming Chair of Franchise Update Media Group's 10th Annual Multi-Unit Franchising Conference, April 27-29, 2011 at The Venetian hotel in Las Vegas. This is the only national conference focused exclusively on multi unit franchise conference. The theme this year is "Plan Tomorrow Today." November 29, 1995 we opened our first Aaron's Sales and Lease ownership store, in Louisville, Kentucky. We currently operate 86 stores in 9 states with annual revenue of approximately $125 million. As the largest of 130 Aaron's franchise companies, we quickly grew to a size that was uncharted water for an Aaron's franchisee. Believe me, there is no better place to learn more valuable information about how to operate high-volume, more-profitable units than the multi unit franchise conference .The quality of the keynote speakers, the session leaders, and the subject matter has improved at every conference I've attended, and this is no accident. The final product is the result of extensive planning by the wonderful Franchise Update Media Group staff, coupled with direct input from a number of top-performing multi-unit franchisees who serve on their Conference Advisory Board. The word keeps spreading, and every year a new attendance record is set. Not only is the number of attendees impressive, but the quality and expertise of the multi-unit franchisees has increased dramatically over the years as well.