Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine Issue IV, 2012 | Página 12

C 3 ONFERENCESRaises Multi-Unit Conference “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.” the Bar... Again 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/. 3ONLINECommunity Grows Multi-Unit Check out our community-based website for multi-unit operators. It’s your exclusive look into the world of multiunit franchising, your one-stop shop to find: • New brand opportunities • Exclusive interviews • Networking opportunities • Operator profiles • Online edition and archives • Financing resources www.franchising.com/multiunitfranchisees/ VIDEOS 3NEW ONLINEExpands EmpireBuilders.tv Great entrepreneurs build great organizations. They possess a knack for making smart business decisions, building great teams, and creating successful companies. But as we’ve learned from years of interviewing successful multi-unit franchisees, they’ve also struggled, doubted, and made more than a few mistakes— yet they’ve soldiered on, persevered, and ultimately come out on top. To provide a deeper sense of their journeys, insights, and personalities, we’re selecting franchisees from our most inspiring print interviews and creating a new series of online videos of these franchisee leaders—who we call Empire Builders.www. franchising.com/empirebuilders/ 10 Capital Thinking 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). OPPORTUNITIES 3FRANCHISE next franchise Looking for your opportunity? Have we got the tools for you! Find articles on companies, concepts, industries, trends, and profiles—and search our features. Find franchisors looking for multi-unit franchisees, area reps, and area developers. Search by top opportunities, alphabetically, investment level, industry, by state, and more at www. franchising.com/. 3RANKINGS rankings Check out our annual of top franchisees and their multi-unit brands and find out “Who’s on first.” www.franchising.com/multiunitfranchisees/ mu50.html, and www.franchising.com/multiunit franchisees/mega99.html. 3PRESS OFFICE “Don’t just survive, thrive!” Franchise Update Media Group’s 2012 Annual Franchise Development Report and Grow to Greatness book by Steve Olson offer invaluable tips for franchise sales success and unit growth in tough economic times. For ordering information visit www.franchising.com/franchisors/ afdr.html and www.franchising.com/franchisors growtogreatness.html. 3QUICK-LINK For a one-click online link to articles in this magazine and archived issues of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine, visit www.franchising.com/multiunitfranchisees/.