High-energy, story-driven keynotes designed to help franchisees take ownership of their success and step fully into the role of business owner.

Angela brings decades of real franchising experience — growing up in a franchise system, operating as a multi-unit franchisee, and now coaching franchise systems around the world. Her keynotes combine relatable stories, practical insights, and clear action steps that audiences can immediately apply in their businesses.

Her signature keynote centers around Five Game Changers that helped transform her own franchise business, helping franchisees shift their mindset and focus on what truly drives performance.
Angela combines real franchise experience, practical insights, and engaging storytelling to deliver sessions that are both inspiring and actionable.

Franchise Keynote Speaking

Speaking Services for Franchise Conferences

Whether you're planning a franchisee conference, regional meeting, or leadership summit, AC Inc. delivers sessions that energize your audience and equip them with practical tools they can use immediately.

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Rachel, Development
@ MasterCare Janitorial

"One of the key takeaways our franchisees took from the session? Start by focusing on the little steps. Loved how this empowered our owners to start taking action steps right away!"

Dawn, Franchisor @ Lice Squad

"Not only were our franchisees fired up, they left with clear and simple, customized action plans that THEY each created for themselves."

Kimberly, Franchisee @ Oxford Learning Centre

"My overall sales are way up this year and I attribute a lot of that meteoric rise to AC Inc. helping to organize myself and understand my KPIs"

We’ve all been to a conference where the energy is great, but when you get back to your business you don’t actually implement anything. 

We crafted the Fire It Up Session for franchise company conferences that wanted an energetic, motivational session for their franchisees. The session is collaborative, engaging, and most importantly: Every franchisee leaves with a simple action plan to actually implement something they learned into their business. 

This Workshop Gets Franchisees Engaged, Excited, and Equipped to Take Action in Their Business

the fire it up summit

From a fellow franchisee perspective
Franchisees love to feel they can relate to the speaker. Angela Coté was a successful multi-unit franchisee so her perspective and story really resonates with fellow franchise owners.

Accountability and action steps
No keynote will make a difference unless franchisees apply their learnings back into their business. Attendees will leave the session with a simple action plan and accountability to their goals.


Franchisees leave feeling motivated
The energy from the session is always the biggest feedback! Franchisees love the dynamic, collaborative format and welcome the shift from the typical sit-and-listen style of a keynote.

Sessions customized to your brand
Are your franchisees struggling with community marketing? Retaining staff? The Fire It Up Summit is customized to your brand and franchisee’s specific needs to make it as valuable as possible.

Why Choose the Fire It Up Summit For Your Next Franchise Company Conference

Bring Angela Coté to your next event to share a keynote that energizes your franchisees and leaves them with action steps and a plan to take action in their business. Keynote topics include:

  • Effective Franchise Business Coaching
  • New Paths in Business and Life
  • Exploring Franchisee Success
  • Modern Leadership Lessons

Keynote Speaking That Ignites Passion and Accountability

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in-person training & workshops

Making Franchise Events and Training More Fun — And Productive

Our engaging, collaborative approach to training and workshops means your franchisees  leave motivated and equipped to take action in their business. Reach out to us today for speaking and training options.

What does AC Inc. do?

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What does AC Inc. do?

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AC Inc. offers four types of franchise event sessions: keynote speaking, franchisee performance workshops, field coach performance workshops, and MC and conference hosting. Each is designed for a specific audience and can be booked individually or combined.

What does AC Inc. do?

What does Angela Coté speak about?

What speaking and session options does AC Inc. offer?

Frequency Asked Questions

What are franchisee performance workshops?

What are field coach performance workshops?

What is the best keynote speaker for a franchise conference? 

Angela speaks to franchisees and leadership teams about ownership mindset, shifting from operator to business owner, and the habits that drive performance. Her sessions combine 18 years of franchisee experience with practical tools and clear action steps.

What does AC Inc. do?

What does Angela Coté speak about?

What speaking and session options does AC Inc. offer?

Frequency Asked Questions

What are franchisee performance workshops?

What are field coach performance workshops?

What is the best keynote speaker for a franchise conference? 

Franchisee performance workshops are hands-on, skill-building sessions that help franchisees strengthen leadership, improve profitability, and work on their business instead of just in it. Attendees apply real tools and leave with something they can use immediately.

What does AC Inc. do?

What does Angela Coté speak about?

What speaking and session options does AC Inc. offer?

Frequency Asked Questions

What are franchisee performance workshops?

What are field coach performance workshops?

What is the best keynote speaker for a franchise conference? 

Field coach performance workshops are practical training sessions for field coaches and ops teams who want to become more effective coaches for franchisees. Content focuses on the real skills needed to lead better conversations and drive franchisee accountability.

What does AC Inc. do?

What does Angela Coté speak about?

What speaking and session options does AC Inc. offer?

Frequency Asked Questions

What are franchisee performance workshops?

What are field coach performance workshops?

What is the best keynote speaker for a franchise conference? 

The best franchise conference keynote speaker has lived inside franchising, not just studied it, and delivers practical tools alongside inspiration. Angela Coté brings 18 years of franchisee experience and decades of work with franchise systems to every session, backed by a team of advisors with deep, hands-on franchise expertise across a wide range of brands and industries.