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Collaborative Franchising: Franchisor Best Practices in Protecting and Evolving the System
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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Room C223 |
Presented by: Kevin Hein, Partner, Faegre Baker Daniels and Danell Olson Caron, Associate, Faegre Baker Daniels
No franchisor can reasonably hope to enjoy complete, long-term freedom from all litigation. But for franchisors who do business consistent with a few critical (and largely common-sense) rules, freedom from excessive lawsuits – and from truly damaging litigation results – is not out of reach. This session drills down to distill the best litigation-related advice for franchisors into ten simple rules.
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Franchise Opportunities for Hispanics and Latinos
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Booth 750 |
Presented by: Jose Torres, Partner, BuscaTuFranquicia.com
Learn which franchises offer the best business opportunities for Hispanics and Latinos in today’s market. What criteria make them the right fit for Hispanics? What are the hottest categories for aspiring and existing Hispanic entrepreneurs?
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The Basics of Buying a Franchise from a Legal Perspective
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Room C224 |
Presented by: Julian Montero, Partner, Montero Wolkov LLP
Buying a franchise first requires a solid understanding of the legal documents that a Franchisor will present to you. During this program we will review the “Franchise Disclosure Document” (the “FDD”) and the “Franchise Agreement.” The goal of the program is to help you understand the key elements of these documents so you can properly understand and negotiate your rights and obligations.
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Oportunidades en Franquicias para Hispanos y Latinos
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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Booth 750 |
Presented by: Jose Torres, Partner, BuscaTuFranquicia.com
Conozca cuales son las mejores franquicias y oportunidades de negocios para Hispanos y Latinos en estos momentos y qué criterios hacen que sean adecuadas para hispanos. Descubra cuales son las categorías con mayor atractivo para actuales y futuros emprendedores Hispanos.
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Cómo Adquirir y Estructurar su Franquicia
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1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Booth 750 |
Presented by: Fernando M. Socol, Esq., Law Office of Fernando M. Socol, P.A.
Durante esta conferencia, Dr. Socol, le explicará detalladamente las distintas formas legales y operacionales a utilizar, una vez que Ud. haya elegido una franquisia. Le ayudará a decidir qué tipo de entidad legal es la más apropiada para operar su franquisia. Explicará las diferencias entre las Corporaciones tipo “C” y Corporaciones tipo “S” y la Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada , tipo LLC. Discutiremos los diferentes conceptos legales de cómo proteger su negocio, también cómo establecer acuerdos entre socios para proteger la entidad legal de su negocio, así como los diferentes tipos de acuerdos operacionales para establecer la funcionabilidad de su empresa. También se discutirán los componentes más importantes del Documento de Ofrecimiento de Operación de una Franquisia.
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10 Commandments of Franchise Sales
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Room C223 |
Presented by: Carl Zwisler, Principal, Gray Plant Mooty and Gaylen Knack, Principal, Gray Plant Mooty
The legal issues related to selling/awarding franchises should not be a mystery. A franchisor should be able to meet its sales goals with complete confidence that it has done so in full compliance with the law, including the amended FTC Franchise Rule. This session will help every franchisor understand the legal aspects of franchise sales with a focus on 10 simple and common sense rules to implement as part of your sales compliance program. This session will also provide helpful hints as to how franchisors should have adjusted their compliance programs to meet the requirements of the amended FTC Franchise Rule.
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Conceptos Basicos para Establecer y Operar un Negocios en los Estados Unidos
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1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Booth 750 |
Presented by: Roberto Macho, Managing Partner, UHY Macho y Asociados
Roberto Macho explicara los conceptos mas importantes desde el punto de vista fiscal y contable para que usted pueda establecer su negocio y franquicia en los estados unidos. Durante la su conferencia Roberto Macho les indicara los impuestos que debe tomar en cuenta para establecer su franquicia.
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Navigating the Buying Process: What to ask before you invest
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1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Room C224 |
Presented by: Jason W. Power, Principal, Shelton & Power, LLC
Prospective Franchisees will learn how to reduce the failure rates of startup businesses, and learn the standardized best practices available to them. Attendees will also learn how to get the most out of their business relationships, and how to be a more successful business owner through leveraging the brand.
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EXHIBITOR PRESENTATION
What OneClick Cleaners™ 'the most convenient dry cleaners' Can Do For You!
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Room C226 |
Presented by: Albert Cohen, Vice President & Franchise Director, OneClick Cleaners™
Come learn how through technology and marketing OneClick Cleaners™ has revolutionized the Dry Cleaning industry and how we can help you quickly and easily build a successful business. OneClick Cleaners™ is a cutting edge online dry cleaning pickup and delivery franchise. Our fully functional, full service website www.oneclickcleaners.com delivers customers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year without the overhead and expense of a store or machinery. Local established plants handle all the actual cleaning allowing you time to build your customer base & increasing your business. OneClick Cleaners™ has introduced several important and convenience related features within its operating system and web site that attract new customers and enhance the overall customer experience. This seminar will discuss the industry today, market competition & challenges, and how a OneClick Cleaners™ franchise can help you whether you are a newcomer interested in entering into the industry or an existing dry cleaner or laundry center looking to maximize and grow your customer base.
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Leyes de Inmigración y de Inversión desde el punto de vista migratorio en los Estados Unidos de America (Sesión repetida)
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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Booth 750 |
Presented by: Fernando M. Socol, Esq., Law Office of Fernando M. Socol, P.A.
Durante esta conferencia, Dr. Socol, abogado experto en inmigración explicará las leyes de inmigración y las distintas estrategias de inversión en una franquicia desde el punto de vista migratorio en los Estados Unidos. Se discutirán las distintas opciones para personas de negocios con deseos de establecerse en los Estados Unidos y las visas más apropiadas, tales como L-1, visa E-2 y las visas basadas en trabajo, visa H-1B, tanto como el permiso inmigratorio basado en parentesco familiar.
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Cómo tener éxito al establecer su Negocio en el Mercado Norteamericano
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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Booth 750 |
Presented by: Jesus Antonio Aveledo, Principal Partner, Negocios en USA, LLC. and Author, Doing Business with USA
and Your Passport to United States
El Dr. Aveledo explicará detalladamente cuáles han sido los errores más comunes cometidos por empresas y empresarios Latinoamericanos en el mercado estadounidense y le enseñará cómo evitarlos al momento de establecer su propio negocio.
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Buying a Franchise
Currently Franchising
Franchising Your Business
Three Party Franchising
Franquiciando para el Inversionista Hispanoamericano (Franchising for the Hispanic Investor)