Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:30 PM
Location, Location, Location, How to Choose the Best Location for your Business
Seminar presented by: Shawn Saraga ~ The Franchise Academy
- How to identify the right driving forces for your location
- Tips for negotiating a lease that makes your business valuable
- Using your lease as an asset in your business

1:30 PM
Accounting, Business Planning and Taxes for Franchisees
Seminar presented by: George Jecminek ~ MNP
This session will cover
- Business Lifecycle from an Accounting and Tax Perspective
- Reporting Requirements for Franchisees
- Key Tax Considerations YOU NEED to KNOW

2:30 PM
From Employee to Owner: A Roadmap to Franchise Ownership
Seminar presented by: Darryl Sangster ~ Sangster Franchise Group
This session provides attendees with a practical roadmap for exploring franchise ownership as a pathway into business ownership.

3:30 PM
From Brand to Buyers: How Franchise Marketing Brings Customers Through Your Door
Seminar presented by: Ravi Sidhu ~ FSH Design
This session will cover:
- What first-time business owners NEED to know about local marketing support, building community connections, and turning campaigns into measurable sales
- While Corporate builds the brand; HOW you, as the local franchisees can bring the brand to life in YOUR community
- HOW to make marketing something franchisees can easily execute—and clearly see the return from
Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:00 PM
How to Buy a Business & Find the Right One for You
Seminar presented by: Chris Skelton ~ BizSold
This session will cover:
- How to identify the best opportunity for you?
- The questions you need to ask to set yourself up for success?
- How to navigate the research process?

1:00 PM
Accounting, Business Planning and Taxes for Franchisees
Seminar presented by: George Jecminek ~ MNP
This session will cover
- Business Lifecycle from an Accounting and Tax Perspective
- Reporting Requirements for Franchisees
- Key Tax Considerations YOU NEED to KNOW

2:00 PM
Location, Location, Location, How to Choose the Best Location for your Business
Seminar presented by: Shawn Saraga ~ The Franchise Academy
- How to identify the right driving forces for your location
- Tips for negotiating a lease that makes your business valuable
- Using your lease as an asset in your business

3:00 PM
From Employee to Owner: A Roadmap to Franchise Ownership
Seminar presented by: Darryl Sangster ~ Sangster Franchise Group
This session explores what it means to build a career as a franchisee owner, from operating your first location to developing leadership skills, building a team, creating financial independence and potentially expanding into multiple locations.


















