The largest and most comprehensive series of seminars on franchising and business ownership under one roof.
• Learn from the experts. • Sit in on discussion panels.
• Interact with other entrepreneurs. • Meet with legal and financial experts.
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Saturday May 12, 2018
The Legal ABC’s for Franchisees
Saturday May 12 - 11:40 - 12:10 pm
Jeff Wheelock
Dickinson & Wheelock, P.C.
Are you thinking about joining a franchise opportunity? Not sure what an FDD is? This seminar walks through the major elements of the legal relationship you enter when you become a franchisee, and what to look out for before you sign. Dickenson and Wheelock are legal experts who specialize in franchise law. They bring over 20 years of wisdom to the tble and satisfied entreprenuers who have achieved the American dream.
Three Ways Location Intelligence Can Help You Find Customers And Succeed
Saturday May 12 • 12:20 - 12:50 pm
Hillit Meidar-Alfi
Spatially
How consumers interact with the physical world—where they live, work, shop, and play—says a lot about who they are and how they act in the marketplace. Where a person lives says a lot about their socioeconomic situation, where they shop speaks to their preferences, and where they spend their time paints a picture of their personality, lifestyle, and interests.
Hillit will discuss this hidden story and how you can harness the power of technology to attract new customers and build a successful business.
Cash Flow, Add Backs and Mitigants in Financing
Saturday May 12 - 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Hugo Somerstein
Bank of America
Hugo Somerstein is the South East Business Development Officer within the Franchise Program group at Bank of America. With 11 years of banking experience, Hugo provides innovative franchise solutions based on a thorough understanding of each client's unique business model. This enables us to provide solutions that fit the specific needs of your business.
How To Franchise Your Business
Saturday May 12 - 1:40 - 2:10 pm
John Siebert
iFranchise Group
Have you ever considered franchising your business? John Siebert, Senior Advisor with iFranchise Group will be presenting a seminar on “How to Franchise Your Business.” Scott has assisted over 150 companies with their franchise implementation and growth strategies throughout his career. John has been a franchisee, CEO of several large franchise brands, and a franchise expert witness. This interactive session with provide valuable insights into the
franchise industry. All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Mark Siebert, CEO, iFranchise Group’s book on, “Franchise Your Business, The Guide to Employing The Greatest Growth Strategy Ever.”
Franchise 101
Saturday May 12 - 2:20 - 2:50 pm
Nick Neonakis
The Franchise MBA
Best selling author, Nick Neonakis of the Franchise MBA, will cover all the basics of franchising and the many opportunities available.
The Indian American Dream
Saturday May 12 - 3:00 - 3:30 pm
Kapil Manocha
The Franchise Consulting Company
Indian Americans are incredibly active in the entreprenurial and franchise spaces. Join Kapil Manocha, a franchise consultant and founder of the India Franchise Council, and other Indian entrepnuers as they discuss how this community will continue to transform the small business landscape within the United States.
Mitigating the Risk of Bad Real Estate Decisions
Saturday May 12 - 3:40 - 4:10 pm
Patrick Duffy, MCR
Colliers International
If you are looking to buy a franchise that requires office space or a retail space, you will want to attend this seminar. Colliers International has over 12,000 seasoned proffesionals all over the world, with a strong team in Houston Texas. They will share strategies that will help you succeed in finding the perfect spot for your franchise operations.
Franchise Funding Strategies
Saturday May 12 - 4:20 - 4:50 pm
Jelena Kuchar
Benetrends Financial
Explore the different the programs available for funding and how to use them to purchase your franchise quickly safely and economically.
Sunday May 13, 2018
Mitigating the Risk of Bad Real Estate Decisions
Sunday May 12 - 11:00 - 11:30 am
Patrick Duffy, MCR
Colliers International
If you are looking to buy a franchise that requires office space or a retail space, you will want to attend this seminar. Colliers International has over 12,000 seasoned proffesionals all over the world, with a strong team in Houston Texas. They will share strategies that will help you succeed in finding the perfect spot for your franchise operations.
Franchise 101
Sunday May 12 - 11:40 - 12:10 pm
Nick Neonakis
The Franchise MBA
Best selling author, Nick Neonakis of the Franchise MBA, will cover all the basics of franchising and the many opportunities available.
Best Strategies To Fund Your Franchise
Sunday May 12 • 12:20 - 12:50 pm
Mariah Bohn
Franfund
Franfund focuses on lending for franchise companies and entrepnuers. Learn from their experts as they explore what opportunities are availible for you that you may not have known are possible.
How To Franchise Your Business
Sunday May 12 • 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Special Guest Presenter
Our special guest has been in the franchise industry since 2002 working with several hundred different franchise systems in management, franchise sales and franchise development work. Their experience ranges across all fields of franchise expertise with a focus in franchise marketing and franchise sales but includes work in franchise strategic planning, franchise research and franchise operations consulting.
Three Ways Location Intelligence Can Help You Find Customers And Succeed
Sunday May 12 • 1:40 - 2:10 pm
Hillit Meidar-Alfi
Spatially
How consumers interact with the physical world—where they live, work, shop, and play—says a lot about who they are and how they act in the marketplace. Where a person lives says a lot about their socioeconomic situation, where they shop speaks to their preferences, and where they spend their time paints a picture of their personality, lifestyle, and interests.
Hillit will discuss this hidden story and how you can harness the power of technology to attract new customers and build a successful business.
The Legal ABC’s for Franchisees
Sunday May 12 • 2:20 - 2:50 pm
Jeff Wheelock
Dickinson & Wheelock, P.C.
Are you thinking about joining a franchise opportunity? Not sure what an FDD is? This seminar walks through the major elements of the legal relationship you enter when you become a franchisee, and what to look out for before you sign. Dickenson and Wheelock are legal experts who specialize in franchise law. They bring over 20 years of wisdom to the tble and satisfied entreprenuers who have achieved the American dream.
Why You Need A CPA Firm When Purchasing A Franchise?
Sunday May 12 • 3:00 - 3:30 pm
Betty Battaglini
Cristina Negoita
Griffing & Company, P.C.
Our business doesn't stop at giving you the highest level of accounting, tax and consulting services. We are proactively looking out for our clients - looking for ways to make them more profitable and more efficient. For over 30 years we have been serving small business owners in the Houston area, earning our clients' trust by keeping them on top of their tax and financial performance while relieving them from many of the administrative hassles that come with owning a business. Learn best practices to gain awareness of tax, accounting and business issues related to owning and running a franchise business.