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| Friday, June 15 |
OPPORTUNITIES FOR VETERANS IN FRANCHISING
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Room 1C04 |
Moderated by: Beth Solomon, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Industry Relations, International Franchise Association
Panelists: Joe Lindenmayer, Vice-Chair, VetFran Committee and President, TSS Photography; Sean Collins, Director, G.I. Jobs; Mike Lozier, Franchisee, and USMC veteran, Valpak of Garden State East; Sean Falk, Multi-unit Franchisee, Great American Cookies and Pretzelmaker, and Captain, USMC
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Veterans have a proven track record of success in franchising. Franchises run on systems, just like the military. Your leadership experience implementing systems makes you an asset to the franchise world. Franchises offer training and support. In franchising, you’re in business “for” yourself, but not “by” yourself. There are 66,000 veteran-owned franchise establishments in the United States. Learn how you can build a career in a great industry.
The panel will discuss:
- Franchising 101
- How to find the right franchise
- VetFran
- Financing solutions
- Transitioning from the military to franchising
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| Saturday, June 16 |
OPPORTUNITIES IN FRANCHISING FOR MINORITIES AND WOMEN
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Part 1)
Room 1C04
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Moderated by: Miriam Brewer, Director, Education and Diversity, IFA Educational Foundation
Panelist: Herma Hawthorne, Director of Franchise Development, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery and Grill
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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (Part 2)
Room 1C04
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Moderated by: Miriam Brewer, Director, Education and Diversity, IFA Educational Foundation
Panelists: Nate Greenberg, President and COO, Franchise America Finance; Jaclyn Durant, Franchise Coach, The Entrepreneur's Source; Ira Davidson, Director, Pace University Small Business Development Center; Reginald Heard, President & CEO, Bankers One Capital
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Are you looking to be in business for yourself, but not by yourself? Are you contemplating a career move and don’t know what to do next? Do you want more than just a job? Investigate what opportunities exist for women, minorities and veterans in this unique way of doing business. You will have the opportunity to participate in an educational seminar to address small business ownership through franchising. Hear first-hand what franchisors are looking for. At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Understand what franchising is and isn’t
- Understand the basic legal considerations in franchising
- Know what steps to take in evaluating a franchised business
- Understand what financing options are available
- Learn what questions to ask and pitfalls to avoid
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