November 15-16, 2025: Edmonton Expo Centre - Hall F

Terry has been in his current role with TD Bank as National Manager, Franchise Banking for 10 years.  As National Manager, Terry is one of TD's franchise industry experts and is responsible for growing TD's franchise banking portfolio while ensuring that franchisee customers are provided with legendary customer service.  Terry enjoys collaborating with both franchisors and franchisees to assist them with all of their credit and Banking needs. 

Ahsan has been in his current role with as Regional Manager, Franchise Banking for 2 years at TD Bank, and with franchise industry for over 8 years.  As Regional Manager, Ahsan is one of TD's franchise industry experts and is responsible for growing TD's franchise banking portfolio while ensuring that franchisee customers are provided with legendary customer service.  Ahsan also brings to the table over 15 years of lending experience from Commercial and Small Business at TD. He enjoys collaborating with both franchisors and franchisees to assist them with all of their credit and Banking needs.

Domenic Mandato serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of InvestPlus Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), a private real estate investment fund headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. With over 20 years of expertise in real estate investment and entrepreneurship, Domenic specializes in acquiring, renovating, and enhancing the value of industrial and multi-unit properties across Canada.

Under his leadership, InvestPlus REIT has expanded its portfolio to approximately $108 million in assets under management, spanning industrial properties in six cities across British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.  A respected figure in the real estate investment community, Domenic is an active member of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and the Real Estate Investment Network. He frequently shares his insights on industrial real estate trends as a speaker at industry conferences and has been featured in prominent media, including the Everyday Millionaire podcast.

Domenic holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and began his career in sales before pivoting to real estate investment. His disciplined, value-driven approach has solidified his reputation as a trusted leader in Canada’s real estate sector. Outside of his professional endeavors, Domenic prioritizes family life, giving back to communities and enjoying an active lifestyle with his wife in Calgary.

Josh is a corporate and commercial lawyer with extensive experience advising on all aspects of franchising, from helping start-up concepts launch their first location to supporting established brands with networks of 50+ locations. He regularly counsels both franchisors and franchisees on structuring franchise systems, preparing disclosure documents, drafting and negotiating franchise agreements and ensuring ongoing legal compliance. In addition to system development, Josh has advised on the purchase and sale of franchise businesses, including transactions involving multiple locations. His broader practice includes mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations and commercial real estate transactions. Josh also has a strong interest in local start-ups and works closely with emerging companies across diverse industries, providing strategic legal advice tailored to their growth, expansion and operational needs.

Professional business development manager with over 10 years of banking experience. Specialized in franchising, international business, small business banking and corporate banking.

Graeme Green is responsible for supporting RBC’s franchise business for Western Canada from Sudbury, ON to Vancouver Island and the North. He gets to work with such iconic brands like McDonald’s, Tim Hortons, A&W, Wendy’s and Popeye’s to name a few. Graeme has been with RBC for 24 and has spent most of career supporting RBC’s franchise clients from start up to exiting the franchise system. Graeme is active in his community by supporting Canadian Blood Services on a national level along with being part of a National Steering Committee for an RBC Employee Resource Group dedicated to supporting Caregivers.

Mark Guest is the Alberta Regional Team Lead for Futurpreneur. He has a background in helping build and grow some of Canada's fastest growing startups over the last 15 years. At Futurpreneur, he helps young entrepreneurs gain access to financing and mentorships to start, launch and grow their businesses.

Chris Skelton has been assisting clients with franchise growth, sales, and operations for the past couple of decades. With a wealth of experience in assisting investors and franchisors, Chris has come to quickly identify what business opportunity aligns best with the right candidate.