2019 Franchise Summit

State of the Art Franchise Leadership: The Key Difference Maker Separating Franchisors Who Achieve Sustainable Success From Those Who Struggle

Minneapolis, MN

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Overview

The FaegreBD Franchise Summit is a "can't miss" event for franchise executives nationally. In 2019, we will bring the best and brightest in franchising together for two days of meaningful dialogue. Topics will include:

Why Collaborative Leadership Matters: Franchisor Attitude and Franchisee Engagement
An Undying Brand Devotion: The Secrets to Delivering an Outstanding Customer Experience
The Keys to Delivering Effective Training and Operations Support Without Crossing the Joint Employer Line
System Change Is Necessary but Must Move the Needle on Unit Level Economics
Why Technology in Today’s World Impacts the Brand Promise and Bottom Line More Than Anything Else

This year, we are excited to have the 2019 IFA Chair, David Barr, and motivational business speaker Scott Greenberg as our keynote speakers along with a number of inspiring panelists, including:

John Adams, Grease Monkey International
Tom Baber, Money Mailer Franchisee
Susan Beth, NRD Capital
Emma Dickison, Home Helpers Home Care
Steve Hockett, Great Clips
Ken Hutcheson, U.S. Lawns
Tam Kennedy, Taco John’s Franchisee
Saunda Kitchen, Mr. Rooter Franchisee
Craig Leonard, Rally's Hamburger Franchisee
Steve Murphy, Winmark Franchise
Kerry Olson, CKE Restaurants
Susan Rather, BrightStar Care and BrightStar Senior Living Franchisee
Steve Romaniello, Roark Capital
Jeff Tews, BrightStar Care and BrightStar Senior Living Franchisee
Rob Weddle, Authority Brands
Steve White, PuroSystems
Jennifer Yiangou, Anytime Fitness

Schedule

All times in CDT
Wednesday
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Registration & Networking Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. | Program
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Networking Dinner

Thursday
7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Program (lunch provided)
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Networking Reception

Registration Fee

Complimentary

Due to the popularity of this event among franchisors and franchisees, we are unable to accept registrations from suppliers outside of our sponsors.