Past Meetings


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January Luncheon Meeting (01/10/17)

Be sure to join us for an informative luncheon with Brian Kemp, Georgia Secretary of State, as he shares thoughts about the business and political climate internationally, nationally and in Georgia and its potential impact for franchisors and franchisees in 2017. This SEFF/IFA Franchise Business Network Luncheon will be held on January 10, 2017 at […]

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December Luncheon Meeting (12/13/2016) – IFA Year End Wrap Up

Join us for our next luncheon meeting on December 13 when International Franchise Association President and CEO, Robert Cresanti, will discuss Lessons Learned in Franchising in 2016. *This will replace our regularly scheduled breakfast meeting on December 13. Register Online Today Maggiano’s Buckhead 3368 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 816-9650 Sponsored by: FRM Solutions Robert Cresanti President and […]

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November Breakfast Meeting (11/15/2016) – Employment Law Update

Join us for our next breakfast meeting on November 15 when Matthew Clarke, Partner with Smith, Gambrell & Russell, will present an Employment Law Update.   Register Online Today Maggiano’s Little Italy – PERIMETER 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30346 (770) 804-3313 Matthew Clarke Partner Smith Gambrell & Russell, LLP Mr. Clarke has significant […]

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October Luncheon Meeting (10/11/2016) – 2016 Economic Trends

Join us for the SEFF/IFA Franchise Business Network Luncheon on October 11, 2016 at 11:30 am. Roger Tutterow, Professor of Economics at Kennesaw State University, will discuss this year’s Economic Trends. Register Online Today Maggiano’s Little Italy – Buckhead 3368 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 816-9650   Sponsored by: Any Lab Test Now   […]

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September Breakfast Meeting (09/20/2016) – Unit Level Economics

Join us for our next breakfast meeting on September 20 when a panel of industry leaders will examine Unit Level Economics and How it Drives Performance. Our panel will include: Bob Kirschner, COO with Kids R Kids Fred Weir, franchisee with Zaxby’s Jerry Bell, CEO with ZeeWise The panel will be moderated by Stan Friedman, […]

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August Breakfast Meeting (08/09/2016) – Legal Update

Join us on August 9 for our next breakfast meeting when Rupert Barkoff, Partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton and founding member of SEFF, will advise us on recent legal changes affecting the franchise community.   Register Online Today   Maggiano’s Little Italy – PERIMETER 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30346 (770) 804-3313   […]

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July Luncheon Meeting (07/12/2016) – Social Media Best Practices for Franchises

Join us for the SEFF/IFA Franchise Business Network Luncheon on July 12, 2016 at 11:30 am. Jack Monson, Director of Digital Strategy at Qiigo, will discuss Social Media Best Practices for Franchises. His presentation will cover: National vs. Local Tactics Earned vs. Paid What worked in the past vs. What will work next year Register […]

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June Breakfast Meeting (06/14/2016) – FranData: Forbes Ranking Sneak Peek

Join us for our next breakfast meeting on June 14, 2016 at 7:30 am when Darrell M. Johnson, CEO of FRANdata, will share a Forbes Ranking Sneak Peek.   Register Online Today Maggiano’s Little Italy – PERIMETER 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30346 (770) 804-3313   Darrell M. Johnson CEO FRANdata As CEO of […]

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May Breakfast Meeting (05/10/2016) – Executive Recruiting

Join us for our next breakfast meeting on May 10, 2016 at 7:30 am when David Ulrich, Executive Vice President and Partner at Wray Executive Search, will present an update on Executive Search.   Register Online Today Maggiano’s Little Italy – PERIMETER 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30346 (770) 804-3313   David Ulrich Executive […]

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April Luncheon Meeting (04/12/2016) – Today’s Most Effective Methods for Lead Generation

Join us for the SEFF/IFA Franchise Business Network Luncheon on April 12, 2016 at 11:30 am. Tray Doster, CFE, Senior Manager of Franchise Development with Zaxby’s, will moderate our panel discussion on Effective Lead Generation. Panelist will include: Charles Watson, Chief Development Officer, Tropical Smoothie and Cafe Diane Phibbs, Executive Vice President, Franchise Update Media […]

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March Breakfast Meeting (03/08/2016) – Your Technology Roadmap

Join us for our next breakfast meeting on March 8, 2016 at 7:30 am when Mike Russell, President of ETS Solutions, will discuss Your Technology Roadmap: The Most Important Things You Should Know about VoIP and the Cloud. His presentation will cover the shift in office technology and what that means for businesses going forward. […]

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February Breakfast Meeting – Ad Fund Contribution and Management Best Practices (02/09/2016)

Join us for our next breakfast meeting on February 9, 2016. Paul Macaluso, SVP Brand Marketing Strategy with Focus Brands, will discuss Ad Fund Contribution and Management. He will cover topics that include: Best practices for both the national and local ad funds The role of franchisees The process for launching and promoting your plans […]

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January Luncheon Meeting (01/12/16) – NLRB/Joint Employer Ruling – What Franchisees & Franchisors Need To Know

Register today for the January SEFF/IFA Franchise Business Network Luncheon on January 12, 2016 at 11:30 am. Our topic for the January meeting will be NLRB/Joint Employer Ruling – What Franchisees & Franchisors Need To Know. Register Online Today Maggiano’s Little Italy – Buckhead 3368 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 816-9650

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Cyber-Breach Workshop (09/21/15)

Please join us on September 21st for a free SEFF Cyber-Breach Workshop. You will participate in an interactive crisis exercise, analyze events, make decisions, and prepare messages. Register Online Today Maggiano’s Little Italy – PERIMETER 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30346 (770) 804-3313 Today, 80% of the value of corporate assets has shifted from […]

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December Breakfast (12/08/15) – Lessons Learned in 2015

New IFA President & CEO Robert Cresanti will join us for breakfast December 8, 2015 to review key milestones for franchising and IFA in 2015 and update SEFF on what is on the policy agenda for franchising in 2016. Space is limited for this very exciting meeting! Please reserve your seat today! Register Online Today […]

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