Past Meetings


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July Luncheon Meeting (07/09/19) – The 2019 Economic Update

Join us as we honor the memory of our friend, Rupert Barkoff, at this special IFA/FBN event. A memorial fund has been established through the IFA’s Education Foundation. Click here to donate to the Rupert Barkoff Memorial Fund: https//franchisegiving.org/#donate. Our July luncheon will feature Roger Tutterow, Professor of Economics at Kennesaw State University, who will […]

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June Breakfast Meeting – IFA Update: Anti-Poaching Provisions (06/11/19)

Join us on June 11 for our next breakfast meeting when Matthew Haller, Senior Vice President, Government Relations & Public Affairs of the International Franchise Association, will discuss the topic: IFA Update: Anti-Poaching Provisions. Register Online Today Matthew HallerSenior Vice President Government Relations & Public AffairsInternational Franchise Association Matthew Haller is Senior Vice President, Government Relations and Public […]

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May Breakfast Meeting – Joint Employer Liability: When the Government Chooses Your Spouse (05/14/19)

Join us on May 14 for our next breakfast meeting when Kathryn Rookes, Vice President & General Counsel at Lynx Franchising LLC, and Annie Caiola, Managing Partner at Caiola & Rose LLC, will discuss the topic: Joint Employer Liability: When the Government Chooses Your Spouse. Register Online Today  Maggiano’s Little Italy – PERIMETER4400 Ashford Dunwoody […]

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April Luncheon Meeting (04/09/19) – How Franchisors Must Build the Appropriate Infrastructures to Support Multi-Unit Franchisees and Their Organizations

Join us for our next luncheon meeting on April 9 when our panelists: Therese Thilgen, Co-Founder, President and Chief Content Officer of Franchise Update Media Group  Grant Simon, CEO of LSGF Management Greg Vojnovic, Chief Development Officer of Inspire Brands discuss the topic: How Franchisors Must Build the Appropriate Infrastructures to Support Multi-Unit Franchisees and […]

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March Breakfast Meeting (03/12/19) – Because Fit Matters: Predicting Franchisee Compatibility and Performance

Join us on March 12 for our next breakfast meeting when Rebecca Monet, President and Chief Scientist of Zoracle Profiles, will discuss the topic: Because Fit Matters: Predicting Franchisee Compatibility and Performance. Register Online Today  Maggiano’s Little Italy – PERIMETER4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd.Atlanta, GA 30346(770) 804-3313   Rebecca Monet President & Chief ScientistZoracle Profiles Rebecca Monet is Founder and Chief Scientist […]

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February Breakfast Meeting (02/12/19) – Understanding Loyalty Programs

Join us on February 12 for our next breakfast meeting when Will Riley, Managing Partner of COOP CCO, will discuss the topic: Understanding Loyalty Programs. Register Online Today Maggiano’s Little Italy – PERIMETER 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30346 (770) 804-3313 Will Riley Managing Partner COOP CCO Will Riley is the Managing Partner of […]

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January Luncheon Meeting (01/08/19) – Lessons Learned in Franchising in 2018

Join us for our next luncheon meeting on January 8, 2019 when International Franchise Association President and CEO, Robert Cresanti, will discuss Lessons Learned in Franchising in 2018. Register Online Today Maggiano’s Buckhead 3368 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 816-9650 Sponsored by: FRM Solutions Robert Cresanti President and CEO International Franchise Association Cresanti joined the IFA in April […]

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December Breakfast Meeting (12/11/18) – Understanding the True Meaning of Loyalty Programs – Meeting Canceled

Join us on December 11 for our next breakfast meeting when Will Riley, Managing Partner of COOP CCO, will discuss the topic: Understanding the True Meaning of Loyalty Programs. Register Online Today Maggiano’s Little Italy – PERIMETER 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30346 (770) 804-3313 Will Riley Managing Partner COOP CCO Will Riley is […]

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November Breakfast Meeting (11/13/18) – Pros and Cons of Requiring Financial Standards Systemwide

Join us on November 13 for our next breakfast meeting when panelists Jerry W. Bell, CEO of ZeeWise, and Joe Lindenmayer, Vice President of California Closets, and moderator Barry Falcon will discuss the topic: Pros and Cons of Requiring Financial Standards Systemwide.   Register Online Today     Maggiano’s Little Italy – PERIMETER 4400 Ashford Dunwoody […]

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October Luncheon Meeting (10/02/18) – Start Up and Emerging Brand Franchisor Challenges

Join us for our next luncheon meeting on October 2 when our panelists: David Blue, Co-Founder of Blue Moon Estate Sales Barry Falcon, Senior Advisor for iFranchise Group, Inc. Christian Torino, Executive Vice President for Brand Marketing & Development for Amici Food Group discuss the topic: Start Up and Emerging Brand Franchisor Challenges. Register Online Today […]

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September Breakfast Meeting (9/18/18) – Successfully Leading a Franchise Brand Turnaround

Join us on September 18 for our next breakfast meeting when David McDougall, CEO of Franintell, Inc., will discuss the topic: Successfully Leading a Franchise Brand Turnaround. Register Online Today Maggiano’s Little Italy – PERIMETER 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30346 (770) 804-3313 David McDougall CEO Franintell, Inc. David McDougall is the CEO of […]

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August Breakfast Meeting (8/14/18) – Legal Update

Join us on August 14 for our next breakfast meeting when Rupert Barkoff and Perry J. McGuire will advise us on recent legal and legislative changes affecting the franchise community. Register Online Today Maggiano’s Little Italy – PERIMETER 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30346 (770) 804-3313 Rupert Barkoff Chairman of the Franchise Team Kilpatrick […]

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July Luncheon Meeting (7/10/18) – Digital Marketing in Franchise Development

Join us for our next luncheon meeting on July 10 when Jennifer Campbell, President and Partner of Hot Dish Advertising, will be discussing Digital Marketing in Franchise Development. Register Online Today Maggiano’s Buckhead 3368 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 816-9650 Sponsored by: Franchise Business Intelligence Advanced Data Consolidation & Benchmarking https://www.zeewise.com/ Jennifer Campbell President […]

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June Breakfast Meeting (6/12/18) – Don’t Make Your Next Crisis Your Last Stand

Join us on June 12 for our next breakfast meeting when Jim Satterfield, Chief Executive Officer of Firestorm Solutions, LLC, will discuss Don’t Make Your Next Crisis Your Last Stand. Register Online Today Maggiano’s Little Italy – PERIMETER 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30346 (770) 804-3313 Jim Satterfield Chief Executive Officer Firestorm Solutions, LLC […]

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May Breakfast Meeting (5/8/18) – Developing a Sales Culture Within Your System

Join us on May 8 for our next breakfast meeting when Cassidy Ford, Client Success Manager with FRM Solutions, will discuss Developing a Sales Culture Within Your System. Register Online Today Maggiano’s Little Italy – PERIMETER 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30346 (770) 804-3313 Cassidy Ford Client Success Manager FRM Solutions Cassidy Ford is […]

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