September 28-29, 2024: Pennsylvania Convention Center - Hall C

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

The Key to Finding the Right Franchise

Seminar presented by: Joe Forbidussi & Jude Rose & 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

Small Business and Franchise Funding in 2024

Seminar presented by: Diane Rosenkrantz ~ Tenet Financial Group

Learn about both equity and debt funding options to purchase a franchise including:

• 401(k) Rollovers/ROBS
• SBA Loans
• Personal Loans
• Unsecured Lines of Credit
• Equipment Leasing

All Things Considered Franchising

Seminar presented by: Scott Milas ~ ScottMilasFranchiseCoach.com

What you will learn:

• Not Sure How or Where To Start Your Search
• Common Misunderstandings about Franchises
• Don't Do it if.....

Smart Franchise Decisions Using Logic and Intuition

Seminar presented by: Britton Schroeter  ~ Dream Maker Franchising and FranChoice

What will you learn:

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

Creating and Structuring Item 19 Financial Performance Representations in your FDD

Seminar presented by: Adam J. Siegelheim ~ Stark & Stark Attorneys at Law

What will they learn?

• Best practices for structuring effective Item 19 disclosures.
• What types of Item 19 disclosures are the fastest growing brands using?
• How Item 19 disclosures can be used to attract the type of prospects your brand is looking for

Smart Franchise Decisions Using Logic and Intuition

Seminar presented by: Britton Schroeter  ~ Dream Maker Franchising and FranChoice

What will you learn:

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

The Key to Finding the Right Franchise

Seminar presented by: Joe Forbidussi & Jude Rose & 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

The Art & Science Behind Commercial Real Estate Selection

Seminar presented by: Dan O'Connell ~ Premier Retail Support

What will they learn?

• The six point definition of Location, Location, Location. If your site doesn't have all six, keep looking.
• The AM/ PM side of the highway. For example, certain uses must be on one side or the other for success.
• Protection with Contingencies.

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.