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Call for Papers: 40th Annual International Society of Franchising Conference

October 2, 2026

The University of Louisville will welcome franchise scholars and industry leaders from around the world to Louisville June 3–5, 2027.The Yum!

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College of Business Launches Yum! Brands Entrepreneurship Fellowship Fund

March 27, 2026

The University of Louisville College of Business and the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence would like to extend gratitude to Yum! Brands for its generous entrepreneurship fellowship fund.

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Recipe for Leadership

August 28, 2025

New Executive Education Program Gives Restaurant Franchise Professionals a Taste of Leadership in Action“It’s what I consider to be a true executive experience,“ shared Senior Executive Director for Corporate and Executiv