Seminar Schedule

 ** Times and topics are subject to change

 


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 SangsterSangster 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 SangsterSangster 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.

 

 


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