Franchise Update Magazine Issue III, 2013 | Page 58

* or full session descriptions visit: FranchiseDevelopmentConference.com F Thursday, Oct. 10th 5:40pm – 6:30pm GENERAL ASSEMBLY Commencement Address Principal Judge Reinhold, Emmy Nominated Actor 7:00pm – 9:00pm GRADUATION CEREMONY & BANQUET Honoring the Best in 2013 Franchise Development FRIday, Oct. 11th Admission to the STAR Awards Dinner is included in conference registration. Judge Reinhold to deliver awards. Hall of Fame Awards Presentation Franchisor - Presented to the outstanding franchisor for their superior performance as a STAR Award winner in franchise development best practices at the Franchise Leadership & Development Conference. Sponsor - Presented to the outstanding business services supplier for providing years of quality services and education to franchise executives at the Franchise Leadership & Development Conference. 8:30Aam – 9:30am Breakfast Session: Show Me the Money! Franchisors & lenders share traditional and creative funding successes: the steps to take and how to position your brand to help get the capital you need. Facilitator: Darrell Johnson, President & CEO, FRANdata 9:30am – 10:30am Mindshare: Open interactive forum with successful multi-unit franchisees Panelists: Fred Beilstein, Franchisee; Jack Hough, Multi-Brand Franchisee; Abid Khutliwala, Multi-Brand Franchisee; John Metz, Franchisee & Franchisor; Mark Rinna, Franchisee Hands down, the FLDC is a must attend event! I recommend this conference so often that franchisors are starting to think I get kick-backs. This conference provides the best networking and learning opportunities for both franchisors and supplies. You will not regret your attendance! Kim Woods, Senior Client Consultant Franchise Solutions