2010 Conference At-A-Glance

The Franchise Expo South is pleased to announce that Symposia 2, 3, 4 and 5 have been approved for CFE accreditation. To learn more about CFE credits, click here.

Get The Education You Need To Succeed
From The People Who Know It Best
Franchise Expo South (FES) provides a forum for one of the most comprehensive learning experiences about franchising to be conducted anywhere – a place to learn from the foremost experts in franchising. The 2010 FES features a variety of Seminars and Symposia. The Conference Program is a something-for-everyone educational experience, from basic how-to sessions to advanced, in-depth examinations of the different franchise relationships and how they affect potential franchisees and those looking to franchise an existing business. There is also a track dedicated to three party franchising, as well as a track for current franchisors. So whatever your interest, there are FREE Seminars designed to your specific needs. Specialty Seminars focus on franchising opportunities for veterans, minorities and women.

For those who seek detailed, in-depth instruction, enrollment in one of the Symposia is highly recommended. Each symposium, which requires a separate fee, is focused on providing information to a particular segment of the industry. They offer the most up-to-date practical, legal, strategic and financial issues – and show how to avoid the potential pitfalls; while providing the knowledge necessary to successfully achieve one’s objectives. These Symposia are presented by some of the most respected and experienced professionals in the fields of franchising. A Special Event Multi-Unit Seminar has been added this year. Symposia and Special Event seating is reserved so be sure to register early.

Track Overview
Each track is focused on providing information that is specific to a particular segment of the Expo audience. Read the following descriptions to identify the track that best addresses your needs and refer to the accompanying symbol as you plan your Symposia and/or Seminar schedule.

Buying a Franchise

This track is for those who are just getting started with their research, as well as those who are close to making a decision to buy a franchise.

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Franchising Your Business

If you are thinking about expanding your current business through franchising, or you are an early-stage franchisor seeking professional guidance, this track will provide the opportunity to learn from experts in this field.

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Three Party Franchising

Learn about master franchising, subfranchising and area representative franchising in this track which explores the advantages of this level of middle management in the franchise system structure.

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Currently Franchising

If you are an existing franchisor and would like to hear more about expanding into the Latin America/Caribbean market, growing your business within the United States, and for international franchisors, expanding into the United States, this track will enlighten you to the latest legal and practical issues.

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Franquiciando para el Mercado Hispanoamericano
(Franchising for the Hispanic Market)


Los negocios cuyos dueños son grupos minoritarious crecen en una razón seis veces mayor que los retates negocios. Este seminario discutirá cómo hacer negocios en los Estados Unidos dirigido a la comunidad hispana. (Minority-owned businesses are growing at a rate six times greater than all business startups. This track will address how to do business in the United States for the Hispanic community.)

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