Franchise Update Magazine Issue I, 2014 | Page 73

AGENDA AT A GLANCE THURSDAY, April 24 | Main Conference 9:30AM TO 11:15AM GENERAL SESSION: Opening Remarks: Aziz Hashim, 2014 Multi-Unit Conference Chair State of the Franchise Industry: Darrell Johnson, Franchise Economist & CEO, Frandata Keynote: J.B. Bernstein, Legendary Sports Agent, Marketing Pioneer & inspiration for the upcoming Disney film, Million Dollar Arm AWARDS & RECOGNITION 11:30PM TO 11:45PM BREAK 11:45PM TO 12:15PM GENERAL SESSION: Lobbying for Small Business & Franchisees 12:15PM TO 1:45PM LUNCH IN EXHIBIT HALL 2:00PM TO 3:00PM GENERAL SESSION: Healthcare Update – Healthcare 2014: Clarifying Misconceptions & the Latest on the ACA 3:15PM TO 4:00PM CONCURRENT BUSINESS SESSIONS: Marketing Track Financing & Operations Track Marketing Math Secure Financing for Growth, Large Investments, Acquisitions, and Valuations 4:15PM TO 5:00PM Growth Track Understanding Your FDD & Franchise Agreement Real Estate: Own It, Lease It, Manage It Relationships Track Growth Track Exit Strategies & Succession Planning – includes selling units to plan for growth Outsourcing: Why, What, When & How to Implement Workshop CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Marketing Track Own Your Market For Optimal Local Store Marketing 5:00PM TO 7:00PM Relationships Track Financing & Operations Track Early Growth Capital for Emerging Franchisees COCKTAIL RECEPTION IN EXPO HALL – EXHIBITS OPEN FRIDAY, April 25 | Main Conference 9:00AM TO 11:00AM CLOSING SESSION: Develop Your Capital Growth Plan Workshop, For Franchisees and Franchisors REGISTER NOW online at: mufranchisee.com/2014 or call 1-800-289-4232 ext 216