Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine Issue II, 2016 | Page 89

FULL AGENDA
Protect Your Eroding Bottom Line
There are many outside factors impacting the bottom line today – minimum wage, health care, cost of
goods, etc. How can you manage the bottom line to ensure that you continue to operate profitable
operations? Learn strategies franchisees have implemented to help maintain profitability in the current
environment.
Facilitator: Tra Williams, Franchisee, Dairy Queen
Panelists: Harsh Ghai, Franchisee, Dairy Queen, Burger King & Taco Bell;
David Ostrowe, Franchisee, Blaze Pizza; Jeffrey Tews, Franchisee, Brightstar Care
Attract & Recruit Good Talent
Finding good talent is more challenging today than it ever has been. The number of employment
opportunities continues to grow while the pool of potential employees is stagnant. What programs and
strategies are working to find and recruit the best talent?
Facilitator: TBD
Panelists: Gene Erdman, Franchisee, Pizza Hut; Susan Rather, Franchisee, Brightstar Care; Brent Veach,
Franchisee, Del Taco
3:00pm – 4:00pm

Infrastructure Evaluation & Execution
Your vision is to grow your organization through additional brands and/or locations. Don’t miss the critical
step of assessing your infrastructure to ensure you’re prepared to grow. Join this discussion of key business
segments to review, learn how to evaluate results and build your growth plan.
Facilitator: Dave Goebel, Franchisee, Pie Five Pizza
Panelists: Steve Adams, Franchisee, Pet Supplies Plus, Amin Dhanani, Franchisee, Popeyes Louisiana
Kitchen; Jason Judson, Franchisee, TWO MEN & A TRUCK
Securing Capital – Lender Facts for $20M & Over Financing
Getting the big bucks is a big animal. Financing is available for the right group with the right criteria.
Learn what the lender community considers “the right” criteria and how you can present your organization
to attract the big bucks.
Facilitator: James Short, Director of Food Franchise Finance, BVVA Compass
Panelists: Eduardo Diaz, Franchisee, Burger King; Jeff Davis, Franchisee, Arby’s;
Roland Spongberg, Franchisee, El Pollo Loco
Retain & Grow the Best Talent
You’ve found good talent, now how do you help them grow and meet their goals? What programs will
help your multi-unit managers grow into stronger performers? How can you support their growth
paths while building your bench strength for future growth? Keeping good talent will help grow your
organization while they grow. What are the keys to develop and retain good talent?
Facilitator: Mark Plomaritus, Franchisee, Colors on Parade
Panelists: TJ Schier, Franchisee, Which Wich; Tony Simpkins, Franchisee, Sonic Drive-In; Brooke Wilson,
Franchisee, TWO MEN & A TRUCK

4:00pm – 7:00pm

Opening Cocktail Reception – Exhibits Open

7:30pm

Dinner On Your Own

THURSDAY, APRIL 28: FULL CONFERENCE
7:00am – 7:00pm

Registration Open

8:00am – 9:00am

Continental Breakfast

REGISTER NOW online at: multiunitfranchisingconference.com or call 1-800-289-4232 ext 202

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