# Event Details - **Event Name**: NIFA Q3 Luncheon - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Save the date for NIFA’s Q3 Luncheon featuring networking, lunch, and engaging conversations with franchise leaders.About this EventJoin the Northern Illinois Franchise Association (NIFA) on Thursday, September 17, for an engaging expert panel discussion featuring leaders from Panera Bread, Baum Realty Group, Celtic Bank and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. The accomplished industry executives will share how their organizations are positioning for growth.Together, they'll explore topics including:How today's economic landscape is shaping franchise growth strategiesWhat lenders, developers and operators are seeing across the industryWhere brands are finding growth opportunitiesWhat franchise leaders should be thinking about as they plan for the futureWhether you're a franchisor, franchisee, supplier or industry professional, this is an opportunity to hear how leaders from different corners of the industry are approaching regional Chicagoland growth while connecting with others from across the industry.We want to thank sponsor Celtic Bank for their support of the Q3 NIFA gathering and commitment to NIFA.Meet Our Panelists:, Principal at Baum Realty Group, SBA Business Development Officer at Celtic Bank, Founder & CEO of Minnick Inc. & Multi-Unit Franchisee at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Director of Franchise Sales at Panera BreadAbout Our Sponsor:Celtic Bank is an FDIC-insured industrial bank headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has been consistently recognized as one of the nation's Top 10 SBA lenders since 2013. With more than 25 years of experience, the bank provides financing solutions to small businesses nationwide and has helped franchise owners across dozens of industries fund acquisitions, renovations and new construction. Having partnered with brands such as FedEx, AM/PM-Arco, Motel 6, Tommy's Express, Chevron and Days Inn, Celtic Bank brings specialized franchise lending expertise and a deep understanding of what it takes to support long-term business growth - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/nifa-q3-luncheon/100001990202500253 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 44.52, max: 76.54, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! - **lat**: 41.9189768 - **long**: -87.64870119999999 - **full address**: Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!, 2024 North Halsted Street, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: NIFA Q3 Luncheon - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c07fbf55bbdf0a935ba8453c7808bb625c24c0ca507c48fa85d58c099dc66a6d-rimg-w1200-h667-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1783326493 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is NIFA Q3 Luncheon being held? - **A:** NIFA Q3 Luncheon takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!, 2024 North Halsted Street, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing NIFA Q3 Luncheon? - **A:** NIFA Q3 Luncheon is organized by Northern Illinois Franchise Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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