AGENDA AT A GLANCE
TUESDAY, April 7 | Pre-Conference
11:00AM TO 6:00PM
Golf Tournament – Arroyo Golf Club
6:00PM TO 7:30PM
MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISEE Opening Social (Franchisees Only) – Carmine’s Restaurant
Sponsored by Camp Bow Wow, Johnny Rockets & McAlister’s Deli
WEDNESDAY, April 8 | Main Conference
7:30AM TO 7:30PM
Registration Desk Open
7:30AM TO 8:15AM
Continental Breakfast
9:00AM TO 10:30AM
Opening General Session
Welcome: Therese Thilgen, CEO, Franchise Update Media, with Robert Branca, President,
Branded Management Group / Branded Realty Group & 2015 Conference Chairman
KEYNOTE
Peter Diamandis, Futurist & Author, Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think
10:30AM TO 11:00AM
Coffee Break
11:00AM TO 12:00PM
General Session: Financing 2015 – Securing Capital
12:00PM TO 1:30PM
Franchisee Only Luncheon:
Seating available with franchisees by industry or size of organization
Sponsored by Captain D’s, Checkers & Rally’s Restaurants, Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill, Krispy Kreme
Doughnuts, Modern Business Associates
12:00PM TO 1:30PM
Franchisor & Supplier Luncheon – Build and Evaluate Your Franchisee Recruitment Plan & Budget
Growing to 20 Units
Growing from 20 to 50 Units
Growing Beyond 50 Units
1:45PM TO 3:00PM
Adequate Financing to Grow
Building Bench Strength
to Support Infrastructure
Capital Solutions for $15+ Million
Acquisitions and/or Growth
3:15PM TO 4:30PM
The Right Time to Grow Your
Infrastructure
Financing Acquisitions &
New Growth
Planning Infrastructure to Support
Your Next Brand or Acquisition
4:30PM TO 7:00PM
Opening Social in Expo Hall – Exhibits Open
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