The Key to Finding the Right Franchise

Seminar presented by: Shawn Marcotte ~ 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

Lifecycle of a Franchise System

Seminar presented by: Tom Spadea ~ Spadea Lignana LLC

All franchise systems, from emerging brands to household names, follow a similar cycle of growth and maturity. If you are looking into franchising, it is important that you understand the stages of growth for franchise systems. If you are a franchisor, you should start with the end in mind. Learn best practices of laying a strong foundation for your system so you are in the best position possible to maximize your return when it comes time to exit. If you are a franchisee, you should understand where in the lifecycle the brand you are investigating is to give you another data point in your due diligence.

Smart Franchise Decisions Using Logic and Intuition

Seminar presented by: Britt Schroeter  ~ FranChoice

What will you learn:

• How Do People Pick the Best Franchise?​
• What is the Educated Approach?​

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

The Key to Finding the Right Franchise

Seminar presented by: Stephanie Thornton ~ 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 Things You Need to Know Before You Invest in a Franchise

Seminar presented by: Shawn Saraga  ~ Tahini's

Shawn Saraga is an industry expert who has helped open over 950 franchise businesses over the last 18 years. He shares his experience in franchising, site selection and hyper-growth of some of Canada and the U.S. top brands.

Learn more about what you need to know before you make that big decision today!

The Key to Finding the Right Franchise

Seminar presented by: Maurice Marsh ~ 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

A Practical introduction to exploring franchise ownership

Seminar presented by: Robert Cohen ~ The Perfect Franchise

Transitioning into business ownership can be daunting. This session breaks down the natural anxieties candidates face during the franchise discovery process. Learn how to separate rational due diligence from emotional fear, identify common psychological roadblocks, and leverage factual data to make a confident, objective investment decision.

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.