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: Steve Bowles ~ Tenet Financial Group
Learn about both equity and debt funding options to purchase a franchise including:
- Retirement Rollover (ROBS Plans)
- SBA Loans
- Vehicle/Equipment Leasing
1:30 PM
Beyond the Brand: How Smart Investors Build Wealth Through Franchising
Seminar presented by: Cliff R. Nonnenmacher ~ Franocity
What you will learn:
- How franchising actually works — the real tradeoffs, risks, and rewards most people don’t learn until after they invest
- How to identify the right franchise model for you — based on lifestyle, capital, risk tolerance, and long-term goals
- How to think like an investor, not an emotional buyer, using today’s economic environment and 2025 growth trends to make smarter decisions
2:15 PM
How to Start Your Own Business – Franchising vs. Small Business Start Up
Seminar presented by: Chris Conner ~ Franchise Marketing Systems
Building a business plan, market strategy and defining goals for your new business start-up. The good and bad of buying a franchise vs. starting your own business or buying an existing business.
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
3:45 PM
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
A to Zee: 5 Steps of Due Diligence
Seminar presented by: Lynne Shelton ~ Shelton Law & Associates
Why Attend :
This seminar is catered to those who are looking to purchase a franchise but are unsure on where to start. Attendees will leave knowing what steps to take, what questions to ask the Franchisor and how to strategically plan for a life as a business owner.
Key Points:
- Funding your Franchise
- Consulting the Pros
- Legal Roles and Needs
- Roles and responsibilities of a Franchisee
- Validation – questions to ask other Franchisees
- Effective questions to ask every Franchisor
3:00 PM
Creating your Story for Franchising Your Business
Seminar presented by : Dan Chaon ~ SMB Franchising
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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