Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine Issue I, 2012 | Page 10

mufranchisee.com 8 MUFranchisee.com For this and more web-exclusive content, visit www.mufranchisee.com Conferences Online Edition 10th Annual Multi-Unit Franchising Conference Franchise Update Media Group’s annual Multi-Unit Franchising Conference celebrated its 10th anniversary with the largest, most successful conference in its history. The Venetian Las Vegas played host to more than 900 franchise movers and shakers this past April. Plans are busily under way for next year’s event, which promises to up the ante once again, April 24–26 at The Mirage in Las Vegas. For a look back on the 2011 conference and a peek ahead to next spring’s conference, visit www. multiunitfranchisingconference.com/. Now you can have everyday access to Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine on your computer, at home, or at work. This free online edition is feature-packed and fully searchable, printable, and downloadable. Look for the Online Edition link on mufranchisee.com/. Online Multi-Unit Community Check out our new community-based mufranchisee.com website. Your exclusive look into the world of multi-unit franchising. Your one-stop online shop to find: • Exclusive articles • Interviews • News coverage • Perspectives • Interactive networking • and more.... Franchising.com 3.0 Launched! The new Franchising.com is now ready for use by franchise buyers, with new and faster ways to connect entrepreneurs with the right franchise opportunities through cutting-edge content and innovative online tools. Franchising.com is also now on Facebook at www. facebook.com/franchisingcom: click “Search” for instant access to more than 2,000 brands by industry, location, and investment level. Watch for additional new services in 2012, including a businesses for sale directory, more franchise opportunity videos, and an “Ask the Pros” question where users submit questions and franchisors compete for the spotlight by answering them. Looking for a new brand? Industry news? Browse through our Franchise Opportunities, Education Center, Resources, Franchise Newsroom, and Video Spotlight at www.franchising.com/. Multi-Unit Franchisee Is s ue I, 2012 Female Perspective Despite all the talk about the proverbial glass ceiling for women in business, Dawn Lafreeda has nothing but praise for Denny’s corporate. “I’ve never felt discriminated against from the Denny’s side. They’ve given me many opportunities. They’re an iconic brand with a great product, and that’s why I feel so much loyalty to them,” she says. “Since I was 13, Denny’s has been in my life. They (