Saturday, May 16, 2026
12:00 PM
The Key to Finding the Right Franchise
Seminar presented by: Joanne Maamry ~ The Entrepreneur's Source
What you will learn:
- Determining what you want your future to look like
- Defining your goals around Income, Lifestyle, Wealth & Equity
- Using a franchise as the vehicle to reach those goals
- How to explore your options and what to expect along the way
12:45 PM
Small Business and Franchise Funding in 2026
Seminar presented by: Robert Mitchell ~ Tenet Financial Group
What you will learn:
- How to fund a business using equity or debt, or both
- The dangers of an underfunded business
- How to have a capitalization strategy from day 1 and beyond
1:30 PM
2:15 PM
Inside a Franchise Empire: John Hewitt on Fun, Failure, and Fixing Unit Economics
Seminar presented by: John Hewitt ~ Weam AI
Why you should attend:
- Hear candid, behind‑the‑scenes stories from one of the most famous and successful figures in franchising, with decades of billion‑dollar brand experience
- Learn how to design franchise unit economics that actually work for the average owner, not just the top 10%, so your system can scale sustainably
- Discover practical ways to “kill CEO disease” and stay connected to the front lines, using real conversations with franchisees to improve your model
3:00 PM
The Key to Finding the Right Franchise
Seminar presented by: Denise DeTommaso ~ The Entrepreneur's Source
What you will learn:
- Determining what you want your future to look like
- Defining your goals around Income, Lifestyle, Wealth & Equity
- Using a franchise as the vehicle to reach those goals
- How to explore your options and what to expect along the way
Sunday, May 17, 2026
12:00 PM
The Key to Finding the Right Franchise
Seminar presented by: Jeff West ~ The Entrepreneur's Source
What you will learn:
- Determining what you want your future to look like
- Defining your goals around Income, Lifestyle, Wealth & Equity
- Using a franchise as the vehicle to reach those goals
- How to explore your options and what to expect along the way
12:45 PM
What is SBA financing, how to navigate it and what are lenders' evaluation criteria?"
Seminar presented by: Mike Dang & Darryl Appiah~ CDC Loans
1:30 PM
Smart Franchise Decisions Using Logic and Intuition
Seminar presented by: Todd Mayo ~ FranChoice
What will you learn:
- How Do People Pick the Best Franchise?
- What is the Educated Approach?
2:15 PM
Creating your Story for Franchising Your Business
Seminar presented by : Frank Closurdo ~ SMB Franchising
Creating Your Story for Franchising Your Business” outlines how to evaluate your franchise readiness, the key components and critical success factors of franchised brands and positioning your brand to attract and appeal to prospective franchisees.
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