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2013 GREEN BAY, WI OPPORTUNITIES IN FRANCHISING Franchising: A Model for Business Ownership That Works Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Program will include: • Franchisor Participation – What are franchisors looking for? Prospective franchisees will hear first hand from experienced franchisors. Who should attend? Individuals who: City of Green Bay Registration and one-on-one time with exhibitors opens at 8:00 am. • Fundamentals of Franchising – What franchising is (and isn't) and how to evaluate franchise options. Hyatt on Main Green Bay 333 Main Street Green Bay, WI 54301 • Experiences in Franchising – What is it really like to be a franchisee? Current franchisees will share their experiences and advice. • This program is open to the public. Also come out to hear what franchise concepts have incentives for minorities and women to become franchise owners. • Legal Aspects of Franchising – What do I need to know before signing on the dotted line and what is the Franchise Disclosure Document? How can I franchise my current business? Funding and Technical Assistance – How do I begin the basic process? What are the requirements for financing? Are special programs available? Yearn to own their own business • Have a business and want to expand it through franchising • Want to take control of their own destiny • Desire to understand how a franchise works N ATIO FEE TR $25 R EG IS 8:00 am – 2:30 pm • Online registrations at www.uwgb.edu/sbcs/ifa For more information on franchising contact: Miriam L. Brewer, CFE, Senior Director of Education and Diversity – International Franchise Association at (202) 662-0784 or via email –mbrewer@franchise.org. Franchise systems or suppliers interested in participating should contact Miriam L. Brewer. The $25 registration fee includes continental breakfast, lunch and seminar materials (program normally retails for $150). This program is open to the public, but you must register and pay in advance for the educational program. HOSTED BY: The City of Green Bay, the International Franchise Association, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Small Business Development Center, SCORE, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and Advance – a division of the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce