Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine Issue IV, 2012 | Página 12
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“It seems to be opening up again. But the
requirements are much more stringent. Banking
is becoming more of a relationship and more local.
For example, we began working with BBVA Compass
a few years ago with less than $1 million. But after
getting to know each other, the lending relationship
expanded to close to $30 million. They have been
very supportive and helpful and even invited me
recently to their national board of directors.”
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Franchise Update Media Group’s annual Multi-Unit
Franchising Conference celebrated its 11th anniversary
by hosting its largest event to date. The Mirage Las Vegas
played host to nearly 1,000 franchise
movers and shakers this past April.
Plans are already under way for next
year’s event, which promises to up
the ante once again, March 27–29 at
Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. For a look back on the 2012
conference and a peek ahead to next spring’s conference,
visit www.multiunitfranchisingconference.com/.
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Multi-Unit Franchisee Is s ue IV, 2012
—Guillermo Perales, who operates nearly 400 units, including Burger King (172), Popeyes (73), Arby’s (52), CiCi’s Pizza
(49), Golden Corral (33), T-Mobile (12), and Del Taco (7).
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