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Speaker Biographies

Gary Prenevost

Gary Prenevost

President, FranNet Southern Ontario

 

Gary’s 30+ years of experience in the Canadian franchising industry makes him an industry-leading and much-sought-after consultant for people that are considering franchise ownership. Having been on every side of the franchise business table, he has bought single, multi-unit, and master franchises for himself, brought US franchise concepts to Canada, helped companies to become franchisors, and coached hundreds of entrepreneurs. Gary and his team at FranNet have helped over 2,000 prospective franchisee clients to fully explore their self-employment options. Gary guides his clients through an in-depth research process for the businesses they are considering, including coaching them on who to talk to and providing the right questions to ask to ensure they have as much information as possible to make an informed YES or NO decision.

Gary has published over 250 articles on entrepreneurship, franchise ownership, and industry trends. His first book, The Unstoppable Franchisee: 7 Drivers of Next-level Growth is about how to achieve next- level growth and top performance in franchise ownership. For this book, Gary has done extensive research with top-performing franchisees whose profitability ranged from mid-six figures to mid-seven figures annually. He’s also interviewed numerous franchisor CEOs for this critical subject.

Nader Tehrani

Nader Tehrani

NHT Associates

 

NHT Chartered Professional Accountants is a full life cycle accounting and Consulting firm offering tax, corporate and advisory services to investors and small and mid-size businesses. We are truly a one-stop shop for all our clients' business needs, offering dedicated and personal services. We advise investors to set up proper structures to minimize taxes and to protect their assets.

We have a successful track record of 32 years of experience representing and defending investors and businesses with CRA.

Sanchita Chawla

Sanchita Chawla

Cypher Law

 

Sanchita is the Principal Lawyer at Cypher Law specializing in areas of Franchising, Real Estate and Corporate/Commercial Work. Sanchita has extension experience within the Franchising Industry as she led the Legal Global Franchising team at RBI - one of the biggest QSR Franchisor's in the world!

Sanchita is a great source of knowledge for all things Franchising!

Andrew Mysyshyn

Andrew Mysyshyn

Equiton

 

Andrew Mysyshyn is a dynamic professional with extensive experience in retail banking and a proven track record of fostering strong partnerships and long-term relationships. Known for his adaptability and commitment to exceeding client expectations, he consistently delivers tailored solutions that help clients achieve their financial goals.

As a Senior Associate, Andrew is a key contributor to the team’s success, leveraging his expertise to provide personalized guidance and exceptional service. Passionate about innovation and client care, he excels at understanding individual needs and crafting strategies that both inspire trust and drive results. Andrew’s dedication to excellence has earned him the confidence and loyalty of his clients, making him a trusted part in their financial journeys.

 

Ryan Bates

Ryan Bates

Equiton

 

Ryan Bates is a dedicated sales professional with experience in achieving strong results. With a deep commitment to client success, Ryan prioritizes personalized service, believing that meaningful, one-on-one connections are the foundation of understanding each client's unique goals and aspirations. This relationship-focused approach enables him to provide tailored solutions that align with his clients' needs and objectives.

As a Senior Associate, Ryan leverages his expertise to guide clients toward opportunities that support their long-term financial success. His dedication to building trust and fostering lasting partnerships ensures that clients not only feel supported but also confident in their investment decisions.

Monika Jazyk

Monika Jazyk

RPI Education

 

Monika Jazyk is the founder of RPI Education, the world's fastest growing investment community and is on a mission to help everyday people invest like the top 2% by helping people create wealth through Real Estate and alternative investments so they can reach their financial and personal goals.

To date, RPI Education has assisted thousands of people across the globe to build wealth, and create time, and money freedom in their lives.

Gregory Prekupec

Gregory Prekupec

Dipchand LLP

 

Greg's practice focuses primarily on assisting Canadian and International franchisors. He works across a broad spectrum of service sectors including quick service restaurants, retail, hospitality, education, manufacturing and technology, with their business needs.

He works with franchisors, master franchise owners, franchisees and muti-unit franchisees. He helps franchisors expand across Canada and internationally and provides valuable advice on brand protection and on the myriad of laws regulating franchising.

He serves as both a lawyer and strategic advisor, providing reliable guidance and unfiltered advice to navigate the many convoluted legal issues that accompany franchising.

Andrea Bailey Brown

Andrea Bailey Brown

Bailey Brown The Franchise Agency

 

Andrea Bailey Brown is a former teacher turned award-winning entrepreneur who was born in Jamaica and raised in Canada. Andrea is a multi-unit franchise owner with Jiffy Lube who has generated over $30 million in revenue since ownership. She is also the founder and CEO of both Bailey Brown Business Consulting and Bailey Brown The Franchise Agency, where she uses her business knowledge and love of franchising to transform the lives of her clients. Her mission is to help entrepreneurs build wealth through franchise and business ownership.

Mahmoud Chahrour

Mahmoud Chahrour

CFE President

 

Mahmoud is a franchising veteran, starting in January 1992 as a Subway franchisee/operator. Together with his brother, they developed, owned and operated 5 Subway restaurants between 1992 and 1997 in Hull and Montreal. In 1997, Mahmoud joined Subway International as Regional Director for the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Africa where he developed and launched the Subway brand in over 22 countries and territories including 2 countries in Europe. In 2008, Mahmoud returned to Canada where he developed more Subway restaurants in key locations in the Montreal area. Since 2013, Mahmoud has been helping numerous businesses, in all sectors, to become franchises and helping existing businesses to improve their operational standards and establish strategic development plans. A CFE-certified franchise director, acting in accordance with the codes of ethics of the International Franchise Association IFA, the Canadian Franchise Association CFA, and the Conseil Québécois de la Franchise CQF.

LaMar Vandusen

LaMar Vandusen

PFG Financial

 

LaMar Vandusen has over 25 years of business, entrepreneur and mangerial experience. LaMar has managed several successful corporations and has lead sales and revenue over $10 Million. For the last 13 years LaMar has provide finance and accounting consulting services for hundred of businessess across Canada.

Colin Sprake

Colin Sprake

Make Your Mark Training

 

Colin Sprake is a global authority on assisting companies to grow and scale from multiple 6-figures to 7-figures, 8-figures and beyond. He is also a full-time investor and heavily involved in mergers and acquisitions. He currently owns 14 businesses one of which is on its way to becoming his first billion-dollar business in less than 24-months! He has coached and mentored over 110,000 business owners and knows the vital components to growing a massively successful business balanced with an incredible family life.

Pamela Labelle

Pamela Labelle

BizSold

 

Pamela is the founder and CEO of the BizSold (Business Exchange). As an entrepreneur, Pamela has helped 1000s of companies grow. An Alumni of Western University, Pamela started the company with the vision to help business owners and entrepreneurs. With over 26+ years of experience in the business and franchise industry, Pamela can be considered one of the few entrepreneurs who have seen all types of marketing such as print, event, web, and mobile.

 

Nabeel Haque

Nabeel Haque

Haque Law Professional Corporation

 

 

Jason Hunt

Jason Hunt

Merged Media

 

Jason Hunt is the Co-founder of Merged Media, a leading digital marketing agency specializing in helping businesses scale through innovative marketing strategies. With over a decade of experience in digital marketing, Jason is an expert in leveraging AI-powered tools and data-driven strategies to drive growth for franchisees. As a dynamic speaker, he has hosted and spoken at major industry events, providing practical insights into the future of digital marketing. Jason is passionate about helping franchise owners unlock the full potential of their businesses through cutting-edge marketing solutions.

Ryan Coyle

Ryan Coyle

Connect Assett Management

 

An astute and highly accomplished real estate investor and owner of Connect.ca Realty, Ryan is a respected and authoritative figure in Canadian real estate. With 20+ years of real estate investment experience, Ryan has built a personal portfolio of over 40 doors and has created over $2 Billion in wealth for Canadians through real estate. Connect.ca Realty helps hundreds of Canadians successfully invest in real estate every year. Knowing at a young age that a regular pension plan (if he even had one) would never be enough to retire comfortably, Ryan became obsessed with everything to do with real estate investment. Having learned first-hand how to accumulate massive wealth with real estate Ryan is passionate about passing on this knowledge and helping others do the same.

Scott McCarthy

Scott McCarthy

Franchise Marketing Systems

 

Scott has extensive experience in the Canadian franchise landscape working with some of the most well-established brands in Canada and the United States. Scott began his career at Tim Hortons as a multi-unit franchise owner/operator. After ten years with Tim Hortons, Scott expanded his horizons and joined Kelsey’s as a Franchisee owner/operator.

Scott made a deliberate move to apply his talent and knowledge to corporate operations, joining companies such as Sunoco, McDonald’s, Medicine Shoppe/Rexall Inc., Luxottica Retail and Pearle Vision Canada. From 2014 to 2017, Scott held the position of Vice President of Operations at Mary Brown’s Famous Chicken & Taters.

Mustafa Bukhari

Mustafa Bukhari

Skyline Wealth Management

 

As National Team Lead of Skyline Wealth Management, Mustafa Bukhari is responsible for managing Skyline Wealth Management’s sales team and sourcing new business opportunities to expand the firm’s investor base across Canada. Mustafa was recently named one of Wealth Professional’s Top 40 Under 40 Rising Stars for 2024, an honour recognizing professionals making a significant impact in the Canadian financial services industry.

Sukhdeep Sidhu

Sukhdeep Sidhu

KMB

 

Sukhdeep S. Sidhu is a partner at Keyser Mason Ball, LLP and a member of the firm’s Corporate/Commercial, Franchise, Retail & Distirbution practice groups. Sukhdeep advises new and emerging Canadian and international franchisors with on all aspects of Canadian franchise law, including the drafting and preparation of franchise agreements and disclosure documents and manages franchisor relationships. Sukhdeep regularly assists franchisees with the review and negotiation of disclosure documents and franchise agreements and represents franchisees in the purchase and sale of single and multi-unit franchises.

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