Join us on August 12 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 Rupert Barkoff has […]
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Join us for our July luncheon when we will examine “Item 19” Financial Performance Representation. Listen to the top legal eagles debate whether or not to disclose. Our discussion will be moderated by Perry McGuire from Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. Arguing against disclosure will be: Peter Dosik from Shipe Dosik Law LLC Mark VanderBroek […]
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Our June meeting will be a special event hosted by the SEFF Supplier Advisory Council. Join us on Wednesday, June 4, when we will present the Franchise Founder Award. The Franchise Founder Award was established to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the franchise community in the Southeast. The 2014 recipients are Zach […]
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Join us at our May 13 breakfast meeting when our panel of industry leaders will discuss best practices for lead generation. Our panel will include: Jeff Katis, Franchise Update Media Jim Mastrandea, MFV Expo Eric Bell, Franchise Gator Stan Friedman, FRM Solutions The panel will be moderated by Clarissa Bradstock, CEO, Any Test Franchising. Register […]
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Join us for our April luncheon when we will discuss Franchisee Engagement and Small Business Advocacy. Moderating this month’s panel discussion will be Barry Falcon, CEO of All-American Decorative Concrete. Our panel will include: Tim Goodman, Vice-President of Franchise Administration for FOCUS Brands Dennis Eidson, Regional Developer for Honest-1 Auto Care David Moon, Senior Director […]
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Due to member interest, we have rescheduled the Unit Economics discussion from our cancelled February meeting. Join us at our March 11 breakfast meeting when our panel of industry leaders will discuss topics including emerging franchises, turnaround and mature franchises. Our panel will include: Ken Voelker, President and CEO Mighty Distributing Systems Joe McCord, Regional […]
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Join us for our February 11 breakfast meeting when our topic will be Unit Economics. We will have a panel of industry leaders discussing topics including emerging franchises, turnaround and mature franchises. Our panel will include: Ken Voelker, President and CEO Mighty Distributing Systems Dave McDougall, President Backyard Burgers Barry Falcon, CEO All American Decorative […]
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Join us for our January luncheon when we will discuss Franchisor/Multi-Unit Franchisee Strategic Partnerships. The meeting will include a panel discussion of how franchisees support their franchisor and in what capacity. The panel will also share advice for other franchisees who would like to improve their working relationship with a franchisor as well as what […]
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Join us for our December 10 breakfast meeting when we will welcome Brian Blosser, VP Development and Construction for the Krystal Company. Brian will address the Krystal Company’s recent move from Chattanooga to Atlanta and the challenges and benefits associated with this move. He will also share the story of the Krystal Company and their […]
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Join us for our November 12 breakfast meeting and first ever Member Forum! The Member Forum is designed for your fellow members to answer your questions, address topics of interest and allow for discussion and networking among members. Register Online Today **PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION FOR THIS MEETING** Maggiano’s Little Italy – PERIMETER 4400 […]
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For our October 8 luncheon meeting, SEFF will partner with the Franchise Lending Spotlight Conference, presented by BoeFly, to host the quarterly International Franchise Association’s Franchise Business Network meeting. The keynote address will be presented by Steve Romaniello, Managing Director of Roark Capital Group and the Chairman of the International Franchise Association. Mr. Romaniello will […]
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Join us for our September 10 breakfast meeting when Chris Spears, Vice President at Arke, will discuss how our digital world places us at the intersection of marketing and technology. Chris will provide attendees with successful strategies for managing this challenging intersection. Register Online Today **PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION FOR THIS MEETING** Maggiano’s Little […]
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Data collection and proliferation from machines, social media, smartphones and other sensors open the doors to huge new opportunities for the franchised organization, along with equally significant risks. What can you use, and what can you do with it? How can “big data” improve your customer relationships and transform your business? Meanwhile, information security risks […]
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Five years since the recession and access to capital is still a significant issue for many prospective franchisees as well as existing franchisees looking to expand their businesses. Aziz Hashim, SEFF member, Atlanta-based franchisee and future chairman of the IFA and Judith Thorman, IFA Senior Vice President for Government Relations and Public Policy, will join […]
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The law is ever-changing! Join us for our June 11 breakfast meeting when Rupert Barkoff will advise us on the changes over the past twelve months. The changes covered will primarily include judicial developments, but will also touch upon the successful and unsuccessful legislative attempts to enact laws that will directly affect the franchise community […]
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