This world-class conference draws the best minds in business development to offer the most up-to-date, targeted and in-depth franchising and small business training available. At the conference you'll learn about:

Franchising Basics

• Investing in a franchise vs. starting a business from scratch.

• The ups.

• The downs.

• The costs.

• The law.

Researching Your Options

• Where to start.

• What to ask a franchisor.

• Talking to franchise owners.

• Examining your market and industry trends.

The Paper Work

• The Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC).

• What's in a franchise agreement?

• Understanding the franchisors financial statements.

• How to get professional help.

Getting the Money

• Franchisor financing.

• Leasing companies.

• Commercial banks.

• Community development financial institutions.

• Private investors.