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Franchise Development lead generation is essential to successful franchise sales. This seminar will teach you
SPONSORED BY TOPFIRE MEDIA
how to leverage Ai and digital-age marketing tactics to improve your franchise development marketing efforts. Topics will
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This seminar is for Emerging Brands who need better sales strategies and results. This includes a basic plan to sell your first 100 franchise units.
SPONSORED BY TOPFIRE MEDIA
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If you're looking for no-nonsense, cut-to-the-quick, how to evaluate franchises so that I can buy one that's right for me . . . this is the workshop you need.
SPONSORED BY BENETRENDS FINANCIAL
WORKSHOP FEE: $100
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Learn about the practical issues involved in preparing a plan for franchise development. This session is appropriate for business owners, corporate executives considering expanding a business through franchising, lawyers, accountants and business consultants. This symposium will explore the basics of franchise system, design, development, expansion, franchise law, and will provide an understanding of the timing and cost to become a franchisor.
SPONSORED BY MSA WORLDWIDE
WORKSHOP FEE: $125.00
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You believe the time is ripe to expand your operation to multiple locations but don’t know which strategy is best for you – an internally-managed expansion or franchising. This session will explore expansion strategies, the right growth vehicle, and determine if you should consider franchising. This session will offer decision points to help analyze your company’s growth options, including raising equity.
SPONSORED BY iFRANCHISE GROUP
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Before you grow your business or make your next investment, gain a better understanding of the economic landscape for franchising -- what do we see happening in 2024? How will this affect your plans for growth? What is happening with franchise lending? Dive into the IFA and FRANdata's latest research on the franchising outlook for 2024. Discover how the franchise community has defied economic uncertainties, exceeded growth projections for 2023 and is forecasted to continue its upward trajectory in 2024.
SPONSORED BY FRANDATA
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This seminar covers the ins and outs of franchising your business. From launch to growth, strategies to expand your brand, and how to set up your franchisees for success. We will also touch on having the “end in mind” with keys to adding investors to exit with a Sale to Private Equity.
SPONSORED BY SMB FRANCHISE ADVISORS
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Join us for a conversation on how women in franchising are changing the franchise landscape. Join us and learn:
- The basics of franchising: What is franchising, the roles of a franchisor and franchisee
- Why women make great franchisees and franchisors
- The importance of teamwork in franchising
- Building a community of women to support you in franchising
- Tips for women thinking about franchising a concept, joining a franchise system or working in the franchise industry
- Why franchising helps you attain work/life balance whether you are a ‘zor, a ‘zee or supplier to the industry"
- Where to get information and education about franchising
- The benefits of a CFE or Certified Franchise Executive designation
SPONSORED BY THE WOMENS FRANCHISE NETWORK
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Learn how your website should be at the center of a comprehensive franchise lead generation strategy to help increase lead flow and improve lead quality. Various methods will be discussed to help retain audience interests in your franchised recruiting website and brand.
SPONSORED BY TOPFIRE MEDIA
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If you're looking for no-nonsense, cut-to-the-quick, how to evaluate franchises so that I can buy one that's right for me . . . this is the workshop you need.
SPONSORED BY BENETRENDS FINANCIAL
WORKSHOP FEE: $100
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Room 512
Learn about the practical issues involved in preparing a plan for franchise development. This session is appropriate for business owners, corporate executives considering expanding a business through franchising, lawyers, accountants and business consultants. This symposium will explore the basics of franchise system, design, development, expansion, franchise law, and will provide an understanding of the timing and cost to become a franchisor.
SPONSORED BY MSA WORLDWIDE
WORKSHOP FEE: $125.00
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Are you ready to grow your business but don't know which strategy is best for you? This seminar will help you understand various growth alternatives and whether franchising should be a part of your long term plan. Alternatives examined will include company-owned growth, business opportunities and licensing, joint ventures, dealers and distributorships, and franchising.
SPONSORED BY iFRANCHISE GROUP
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Join leaders from the IFA Foundation for an introductory session on the world of franchising. During this session, franchise executives will outline what the franchise business model is, how far it reaches, and why it is uniquely suited for people of color, underrepresented communities, women, veterans, and more. Attendees will learn why many franchise companies are eager to identify, recruit, support, and advance a more diverse pipeline of talent throughout their brands and how the IFA Foundation can help you explore the franchise opportunities available as a prospective franchisee. This will be a lively, open discussion with lots of interaction from the audience, so bring your questions!
SPONSORED BY THE IFA FOUNDATION
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This discussion navigates how to optimize the franchise experience for financial success, lifestyle fit, and long-term growth. Explore the crucial factors to consider when choosing or operating within a franchise. From aligning personal skills with franchisor support to assessing whether franchise goals match individual objectives. Whether you're an existing franchisee seeking alignment or evaluating franchise options, this topic offers insights into selecting the right brand and maximizing value within the franchise framework.
SPONSORED BY RE-BATH
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We invite you to a value-packed educational seminar with top experts in the industry that will provide valuable information on how Minorities can profit and build generational wealth as a Franchisee or a Franchisor. During this session, you will learn emerging trends, the leading players in the franchising industry, how technology is affecting growth, getting access to capital, and understanding the regulatory environment.
SPONSORED BY SOCIALLYBUZZ
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