2012 Specialty Seminars

These FREE educational seminars will help you make the right decisions during your franchise research.


Saturday, January 21


       

OPPORTUNITIES IN FRANCHISING FOR MINORITIES, WOMEN & VETERANS
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Part 1)
Moderated by: Miriam Brewer, Director of Diversity, IFA Educational Foundation
Panelists: Brian Rubin, Manager Franchise Operations, NYS Collection Eyewear; Martha Martinez, Franchise Sales, Granite Transformations

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (Part 2)
Moderated by: Miriam Brewer, Director of Diversity, IFA Educational Foundation
Panelists: Jose Torres, Managing Partner, FranNet of Miami and Puerto Rico; Dallas Kerley, Chief Development Officer, Benetrends

Are you looking to be in business for yourself, but not by yourself? Are you contemplating a career move and don’t know what to do next? Do you want more than just a job? Investigate what opportunities exist for women, minorities and veterans in this unique way of doing business. You will have the opportunity to participate in an educational seminar to address small business ownership through franchising. Hear first-hand what franchisors are looking for.  At the end of the session, participants will be able to:

  • Understand what franchising is and isn’t
  • Understand the basic legal considerations in franchising
  • Know what steps to take in evaluating a franchised business
  • Understand what financing options are available
  • Learn what questions to ask and pitfalls to avoid