Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine Issue II, 2016 | Page 88

FULL AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 26: PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
11:00am – 5:00pm

Golf Tournament – Arroyo Golf Club

3:30pm – 7:00pm

Registration Open

6:00pm – 7:00pm

First Timer Franchisee-Only Meet & Greet – Carmine’s Restaurant
Kick off your conference experience at this event, exclusive to first time Multi-Unit Franchisee attendees.
Join the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference Franchisee Advisory Board for refreshments, great conversation
and helpful hints to maximize your conference experience.

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Franchisee-Only Opening Social – Carmine’s Restaurant
Join your franchisee peers at Carmine’s for the opening networking function. Meet your peers and catch
up with old friends and enjoy appetizers and drinks in the relaxing environment of Carmine’s.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27: FULL CONFERENCE
7:00am – 7:00pm

Registration Open

7:30am – 8:30am

Continental Breakfast

8:30am – 10:45am

Opening General Session
Welcome – Therese Th ilgen, CEO & Co-Founder, Franchise Update Media
Michael Kulp, Multi-Unit Franchisee of KFC, Taco Bell & Conference Chairman
Keynote Speaker –- Jim
Collins
Jim Collins
Jim Collins
Collins is
is aa student
student and
and teacher
teacher of
of leadership
leadership and
and what
what makes
makes great
great companies
companies tick.
tick.
Jim

10:45am – 12:00pm

General Session Panel of Multi-Unit Franchisee Pros With Jim Collins – Growth Evaluation
& Implementation
Join the panel of some of the brightest, most successful multi-unit franchisees as they discuss key points from
Jim Collins’ presentation. They’ll discuss how Jim’s insights can help them grow their businesses and how
they plan to implement them.
Facilitator: Gary Robins, Franchisee Super Cuts
Panelists: Aziz Hashim, Franchisee, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen; Michael Kulp, Franchisee, KFC & Taco Bell;
Carin Stutz, President, McAlister’s Deli, Jim Collins, Keynote Speaker

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Franchisee-Only Luncheon: Network and share ideas with other multi-unit franchisees during our
franchisee-only luncheon. Enjoy lunch and great conversations with your peers from throughout the
franchise industry. You’ll meet franchisees that share the same challenges as you.You’ll share growth ideas
and make new contacts.

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Franchisor & Supplier Luncheon - 5 Multi-Unit Franchisee Deal Killers

1:45pm – 2:45pm

Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Addressing the Challenges for Securing $10M & Under Financing
You’re ready to grow your organization but find it challenging to find small loans. Your plan calls for a
loan of under $10 million. What criteria do you need to address to position your organization favorably
with lenders? This session will address needs, clarify facts and provide guidance for securing small loans.
Facilitator: Douglas Soloman, Strategic Relationships Representative, Direct Capital
Panelists: Glen Johnson, Franchisee, Tropical Smoothie Café; Jeffrey Kolton, Founder & Principal,
Franchise Market Ventures; David Harrison, Franchisee, RNR Tires

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