Franchise Update Magazine Issue III, 2015 | Page 39

FU L L A G E N D A ■ BUILD A WORLD-CLASS BRAND: Financing 2015 Financing has been a roller coaster over the last five years. We’re beginning to see it stabilize, but things have changed. Our panel of experts will help you understand the current financial situation, what to expect in 2016 and how to get your franchisees prepared. ■ MARKET PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Avoid Impact Issues & Manage Encroachment We all know location is key for optimum sales potential. What do you do when a franchisee wants to move into a territory or site that could potentially impact another franchisee’s sales? What processes do you put in place to measure potential impact? How do you find and communicate solutions that are fair to both parties? Learn from our industry experts who have learned from experience. 4:45pm to 6:00pm BUSINESS SOLUTION ROUNDTABLES CHALLENGE SESSION: Build Your Prospect Relationship for Long-Term Success & Growth KEYNOTE KEYNOTE David Nour Social Networking Strategist & Author of ‘Relationship Economics’ Back by popular demand! This interactive session led by David Nour will help you understand the quantifiable value of business relationships. You’ll develop key insights and work with your peers to identify solutions to business challenges. 7:00pm to 9:00pm Honoring the Best in 2015 Franchise Development! Admission to the STAR Awards Dinner is included in conference registration. FRIDAY CONFERENCE DAY 2 9:00am to 11:00am CLOSING SESSION The Right Value Proposition Is your brand positioned properly to maximize recruitment opportunities? What criteria do you use to determine your value proposition? How do you determine the proper message points and communication to ensure your brand is resonating with your target audience? Is your brand living up to the commitment you make to your prospective franchisees? In this session, you’ll learn how to determine the best way to evaluate and position your franchise opportunity. What Sponsors Are Saying “ A ‘must’ conference for development professionals or C-level executives looking to grow their brands. ” REGISTER NOW ONLINE AT: franchisedevelopmentconference.com OR CALL: 1-800-289-4232 ext 202 FLDC15-Brochure1_insertFU3.indd 35 7/29/15 1:46 PM