Past Meetings


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February Breakfast (2/21) – How to Survive and Thrive Through Crisis

Join us to hear Jim Satterfield, President, CEO and Co-Founder of Firestorm Franchising, LLC, discuss “How to Survive and Thrive through Crisis.” Register Online Today The Ravinia Club 2 Ravinia Drive Atlanta, GA 30342 (770) 392-7300 Every Crisis is a Human Crisis “Resilient businesses survive disasters…and, of all the disasters you have seen, the worst […]

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January Luncheon (1/10) – Economic Update

Join us to hear Dr. Roger Tutterow, Professor of Economics from Mercer University discuss the Economic Outlook for 2012. Register Online Today Offices of Kilpatrick Townsend 1100 Peachtree Street, Suite 2800 Atlanta, GA 30309 This month’s luncheon is sponsored by The Coca Cola Company. 2012 is a pivotal year for business, the economy, franchising and […]

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July Seminar (Tuesday, 7/12) – The Importance of Brand Strategy and the Implications of Social Media

In this fast paced ever changing business environment when one day you are at the top and the next you’re not, it has never been more important to stay one step ahead of your competition and understand the changing needs of your customers. Come listen to and participate with our two experts in the field […]

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December Breakfast (12/13) – Creating a “Best-in-Class” Culture

Join us to hear Aziz Hashim discuss What does it take to “Create a Best in Class Culture”? Register Online Today The Ravinia Club 2 Ravinia Drive Atlanta, GA 30342 (770) 392-7300 We are honored to have Aziz Hashim, a highly regarded franchisee and executive in the U.S. restaurant and international retail space, discuss how […]

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November Breakfast (11/8) – Multi-Unit Branding – Marketing and Recruiting to Multi-Unit Operators

Join us to hear Nick Powills discuss “Multi-Unit Branding – Marketing and Recruiting to Multi-Unit Operators” Register Online Today The Ravinia Club 2 Ravinia Drive Atlanta, GA 30342 (770) 392-7300 Nick Powills, Chief Brand Strategist for No Limit Media Consulting and a member of SEFF, will lead this month’s discussion and give professional advice and […]

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October Luncheon (10/11) – The Myths and Facts about the New Healthcare Bill

Join us to hear Michael Schenk, Michelle H. Sullivan, and Nels Peterson discuss “The Myths and Facts about the New Healthcare Bill” Register Online Today Maggiano’s Little Italy – Buckhead 3368 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30326 This month’s luncheon is sponsored by Wells Fargo Insurance Services. Speakers for this event include: Michael Schenk is […]

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September Breakfast (9/20) – Capital Sources for Franchisees

Join us to hear David Nilssen discuss “Capital Sources for Franchisees” Register Online Today The Ravinia Club 2 Ravinia Dr Atlanta, GA 30342 770.392.7300 David Nilssen is co-founder of Guidant Financial Group, Inc., a Seattle-area financial services firm that specializes in helping entrepreneurs invest their retirement funds into a business or franchise without taking a […]

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August Breakfast (8/9) – De-Mystifying Social Media and How to Make It work for Your Business

Join us to hear David Murray, the Social Web Communications Director for re:group.

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July Luncheon (7/12) – Legal Update

Join us on Tuesday, July 12, as Rupert Barkoff, Les Wharton and Kitt Shipe will reveal what are the key legal and legislative developments over the last 12 months.

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June Breakfast (6/14) – Local Store Marketing Success Stories

Join us as Lorne Fisher, a leading Marketing Consultant, discusses how clients have designed and implemented local store marketing programs for use at the unit level. Lorne will present a real live “case study” as illustration.

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May Breakfast (5/10) – Dealing with Distress in Your Franchise System

Come hear our expert panel discuss the legal and financial issues related to franchisee distress and its implications to the franchisor.

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April Luncheon (Thursday, 4/21) – IFA President Steve Caldeira

State of the Franchise Industry – the IFA’s Perspective presented by Stephen J. Caldeira, President and CEO of the International Franchise Association

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April Seminar (Thursday, 4/21) – Franchise Growth in Uncertain Times

Come hear Darrell Johnson, CEO of FRANdata, speak to franchisors’ role in financial performance and the current state of the lending environment.

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SEFF Social at Villa Christiana, 5/24, 5:30pm-8pm

SEFF is pleased to announce our first 2011 evening social at the beautiful Villa Christiana at Perimeter Summit.

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April Franchise Advocacy Event at World of Coca Cola (Wednesday, 4/20)

Tour the World of Coca Cola and join Steve J. Caldeira, President and CEO of the International Franchise Association for a fundraiser to support the efforts of the IFA to advocate franchising.

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