Education is the most important aspect of owning or expanding a business. By attending these in-depth symposia, you will walk away from the IFE with a wealth of knowledge that will help you in the success of your business decisions in the future.
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 FranchiseFranchising Your Business Acquiring a Master FranchisingNon-US Franchisors: Entering the USA Franchisors Seeking Growth
CFE accreditation available for Symposia 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
If you're looking for a no-nonsense, cut-to-the-quick, show me how to evaluate franchises so that I can buy one that's right for me . . . this is the symposium you need. And it's the only one you'll need! If you hope to become a successful franchisee, get started with confidence by participating in this symposium. You will learn the basic information about franchising but glean an in-depth knowledge through the experiences of Dr. Hayes. He will help you understand how to interpret and use the Franchise Disclosure Document to discover reliable information about the performance and viability of any franchise, how to evaluate the franchisor's operating system and determine if you and your intended market are compatible with the system, the pros and cons of franchising, the fees required by franchisors, the facts about territorial and product restrictions, how to raise money to invest in a franchise, and much, much more. Click here for more details.
This symposium is ideal for business owners interested in franchising or those simply looking to determine if franchising is a legitimate growth option.It will help business owners understand what is franchisable in business and how franchising stacks up against alternate growth strategies (such as licensing, dealer models, and joint ventures). Attendees will also gain a thorough understanding of the process of franchising, including necessary resources, costs and personnel needs. Click here for more details.
Documentation of your business’ processes and procedures is the foundation to consistent execution of your franchise concept. In this 3-hour Symposium, learn how to create a user-friendly Operations Manual as well as key content that should be included.
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If you want to acquire or grant franchise rights for a country or a region, you likely will do so through a master franchise structure. Our course will teach you how a master franchise model operates, what the responsibilities are of each of the parties, analyze the economics of a model to insure success and select a partner and negotiate a master franchise agreement in an international setting.
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This program is directed both to U.S. based franchisors planning to expand abroad and to franchise companies based outside the U.S. Some of the most promising markets for franchising are outside the U.S. The topics will address the most common business and legal problems affecting international franchising. Click here for more details.
Whether franchisors are in a start-up mode or are gearing up for expansion beyond their original markets there is much to learn about successful franchising. This symposium will explore a wide range of subjects bearing on the successful expansion of a franchise network.
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This Symposium will explore the way in which prospective and currently franchising companies can harness developments in electronic, telecommunications and internet technologies to enhance their business and franchise relationships.
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In order to properly and successfully enter a vast and complicated market like the United States, you need to develop a Business Plan. Our focus will be on pragmatic and truly useful information with an emphasis on war stories and case studies.
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Buying a Franchise
Franchising Your Business
Acquiring a Master Franchising
Non-US Franchisors: Entering the USA
Franchisors Seeking Growth
