Agenda-at-a-Glance

Wednesday, September 22
Pre-Conference Power Sessions - Additional Fees Apply

9:00am-12:00pm

Power Session
Mastering Franchise Sales

Power Session
How to  Create a Compelling Response-Driven Website

Franchise CEO Summit – 
Staying Relevant

1:00-4:00pm

Power Session
Achieving High-Performance Sales Management

Power Session
Interactive Legal Program: Franchise Sales Compliance Practices to More Effectively Sell Franchises

5:30-8:00pm

Welcome Reception in Sponsor Networking Area

Thursday, September 23

8:00-9:00am

Breakfast with Sponsors in Sponsor Networking Area

9:00-9:30am

Opening Introduction

9:30-9:50am

Where Are We Now? Economic Trends Impacting Franchise Growth

9:50-10:45am

Leadership Keynote Address – Jason Jennings: Hit the Ground Running

10:45-11:00am

Break

11:00-11:30am

Recruitment Planning and Forecasting Intelligence: 13th Annual Lead Generation and Sales Survey

11:30am-12:30pm

Concurrent Session Sales Track
How to Better Qualify and Close More Franchise Deals

Concurrent Session Online Track –        
Key Success Drivers for    Developing A Top
Performing  Recruitment Website

Concurrent Session Lead Generation TrackPresenting a Most Compelling Opportunity through Your Marketing and Sales Channels

Concurrent Session Development Track
Boosting Performance through Sales Process Automation and Metrics

12:30-2:00pm

Lunch in Sponsor Networking Area

2:00-2:15pm

Mystery Shopping Scorecard – How Do You Rate with Your Website Performance and Sales Follow-through?

2:15-3:15pm

All Star Role Play Competition: Pre-Qualification, Validation, Selling Discovery Day, Closing the Deal

3:15-4:15pm

Concurrent Session Sales Track
Mastering the Psychology of Franchise Buyers: Rising From Good to Great Selling

Concurrent Session Online Track
Online Lead Generation 2011: What’s Next With SEO,  Content Delivery, Ad Portals, Social Media and More?

Concurrent Session Lead Generation Track
Target Marketing for Greater Franchise Sales and Area Penetration 

Concurrent Session Development Track
How Do Successful  Multi-Unit Franchisees Find, Investigate and Buy Additional Brands?

4:15-5:00pm

Franchise Sales and Business Solutions Roundtables

6:30pm

Franchise STAR Awards Banquet

Friday, September 24

8:30-9:30am

Breakfast with Top Franchise Legal Experts: Are You Legally Fit to Market and Sell More Franchises?

9:30-10:15am

Financing Experts – Where’s Credit Loosing Up?  Where Is the Real Growth Money?

10:15-11:30am

Mind Share Solutions – Ever-Popular Interactive Roundtable Workshops Tackling Today’s Hottest Development Issues: Separate Sessions for Retail and Non-Retail Franchisors