Saturday, May 2, 2026
11:30 AM
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?
12:30 PM
The Blueprint of a Successful Franchise
Seminar presented by: Sandeep Alexander ~ FSH Design
Discover the key elements that separate thriving franchise systems from the rest. This session explores what prospective owners should evaluate before investing—from
- Brand strength
- Support systems
- Unit economics
- Long-term scalability
1:30 PM
Understanding the Franchise Agreement
Seminar presented by: Ahmed Malik ~ MLT AIKINS
This session will cover:
- Learn what information must be included under Canadian franchise legislation, including corporate details, litigation history, fees, territory rights, trademarks and financial statements.
- Discuss tips and guidelines for how to interpret and evaluate disclosure materials and use them to meaningfully evaluate the franchise opportunity.
- Understand franchisee rights and remedies and the consequences of incomplete or inaccurate disclosure for franchisors, and learn practical strategies to keep your disclosure document accurate, current, and fully compliant with statutory timelines in all applicable provinces.
2:30 PM
Tips to Secure Financing With Your Bank
Seminar presented by: Terry Thrower & Ahsan Ansari ~ TD Franchise Banking
What you will learn:
- Best products to finance your franchise
- Other Banking products that can improve your franchise's cashflow
- The importance of establishing a relationship with your Bank
3:30 PM
Don’t Wait to Buy. Buy Now and Wait!
Seminar presented by: Vern Peterson ~ Canada’s Medical Clinic
This session will cover:
- Grow Exponentially
- Longterm Stability and Work Life Balance
- Avoid Margin Warfare
Sunday, May 3, 2026
12:00 PM
The Blueprint of a Successful Franchise
Seminar presented by: Sandeep Alexander ~ FSH Design
Discover the key elements that separate thriving franchise systems from the rest. This session explores what prospective owners should evaluate before investing—from
- Brand strength
- Support systems
- Unit economics
- Long-term scalability
1:00 PM
Protecting the Brand : IP Issues and Considerations in Franchise Agreements
Seminar presented by: Matt Barnes~ MLT Aikins
What you will Learn:
- Methods to protect and commercialize your technology, brands and processes
- Best practices for building a resilient, future-ready IP strategy
- The importance of understanding IP rights in your franchise agreement
- How to avoid costly surprises in IP transactions, including protecting yourself from third party claims
2:00 PM
Tips to Secure Financing With Your Bank
Seminar presented by: Terry Thrower & Ahsan Ansari ~ TD Franchise Banking
What you will learn:
- Best products to finance your franchise
- Other Banking products that can improve your franchise's cashflow
- The importance of establishing a relationship with your Bank
3:00 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?
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