Where is franchising headed next? According to Paul Ehlinger of @getflamel, the answer is clear: Technology is changing the growth curve. Emerging tools like artificial intelligence are helping franchise brands scale faster and more efficiently than ever before. What once took years of infrastructure and manual effort can now be streamlined, automated, and optimized, giving both legacy and emerging brands new ways to grow. For emerging brands, it's a generational opportunity, a time when smart adoption of technology can help younger brands accelerate growth and even leapfrog more established competitors. Hear him talk about why AI isn’t just another tech trend, it’s a fundamental shift in how franchises operate, support owners, and expand. If you're building an emerging brand and want practical guidance on scaling smarter, don’t miss the Emerging Franchisor Bootcamp at IFA Convention, built to help growing brands turn big ideas and new tech into real-world growth. Register: bit.ly/RegisterIFA26_X – at Las Vegas, NV