2009 Conference Overview



For easy guidance, each description is related to a specific track. The legend below will help you understand the meaning of the symbols listed with each seminar description.
Buying a Franchise Franchising Your Business
Acquiring a Master Franchising
 
Everything You Want to Know From The People Who Know It Best
The International Franchise Expo (IFE) provides a forum for one of the most comprehensive learning experiences about franchising to be conducted anywhere – a place to learn from the foremost experts in franchising. The 2009 IFE will feature a variety of Seminars and Symposia. It's a something-for-everyone educational experience, from basic how-to sessions to advanced, in-depth examinations of the different franchise relationships and how they affect potential franchisees master franchisees and those looking to franchise an existing business. So whatever your interest in franchising, there are FREE Seminars designed to your specific needs. Specialty Seminars are also FREE and focus on franchising opportunities for veterans, minorities and women. For those who seek detailed, in-depth instruction, enrollment in one of the Symposium is highly recommended. Each symposium, which requires a separate fee, is focused on providing information that is specific to a particular segment of the Expo audience. These Symposia, many of which are CFE Accredited are presented by some of the most respected and experienced professionals in the fields of franchising. They offer the practical, legal, strategic and financial issues involved; and show how to avoid the potential pitfalls; providing the knowledge necessary to successfully achieve one's objectives. Seating for symposia is reserved so be sure to register early to guarantee seating.

Track Overview
Each track is focused on providing information that is specific to a particular segment of the Expo audience. Read the following descriptions to identify the track that best addresses your needs and refer to the accompanying symbol as you plan your Symposia and/or Seminar schedule.
Buying a Franchise

This track is for those who are just getting started with their research, as well as those who are close to making a decision to buy a franchise.

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Franchising Your Business

If you are thinking about expanding your current business through franchising or seeking professional guidance, this track will provide the opportunity to learn from experts in this field.

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Acquiring a Master Franchise

This track is for those who want to acquire franchise rights for an entire country or a region of a country.

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