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01:01Franchise Finance - From Unit-economics to FDD's & FPR's
This week on Franchise Today the series on Franchise Finance continues as host, Paul Segreto welcomes as his guest, Sandy Shoemaker, Partner at EKS&H. Paul and Sandy discuss various items of importance to get the "franchise house" in order for successful franchise financing and ultimately, successful franchise development. Items to be discussed include unit-economics, Item 19 preparation, FDD audits and necessary preparations to secure franchise financing. About Our Guest Sandy S
Tags: Paul Segreto Franchise Today Franchise Finance Sandy Shoemaker franchise financing
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Franchise Finance 2012 - Version 3.0
This week on Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto and Co-producer, Joe Caruso welcomes as their guest Ron Feldman, CEO at Siegel Financial Group and Franchise America Finance. Ron Feldman is one of the foremost experts on franchise financing and in particular SBA 7A and 504 lending programs. He has been leading the charge in Washington DC to open up access to credit for franchise business owners and will discuss the same in this segment of Franchise Today. About Franchise Today Franc
Tags: Paul Segreto Joe Caruso Ron Feldman Franchise Today franchise finance
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Franchise Finance 2012 - Version 3.0 [REPLAY]
As the Summer Replay Series continues this week on Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto and Co-producer, Joe Caruso welcomed as their guest Ron Feldman, CEO at Siegel Financial Group and Franchise America Finance. Ron Feldman is one of the foremost experts on franchise financing and in particular SBA 7A and 504 lending programs. He has been leading the charge in Washington DC to open up access to credit for franchise business owners and discussed the same in this encore presentation of Franchis
Tags: Paul Segreto Franchise Today Ron Feldman Franchise Finance Joe Caruso
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Franchise Finance 2012 - Version 3.0 - [REPLAY]
In this Encore Presentation on Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto and Co-producer, Joe Caruso welcomed as their guest Ron Feldman, CEO at Siegel Financial Group and Franchise America Finance. Ron Feldman is one of the foremost experts on franchise financing and in particular SBA 7A and 504 lending programs. He has been leading the charge in Washington DC to open up access to credit for franchise business owners and will discuss the same in this segment of Franchise Today.
About FranchisTags: Paul Segreto Joe Caruso Ron Feldman Franchise Today franchise finance
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Franchise Finance 2010 - Part 1
This week begins the two-part Franchise Finance 2010 series on Franchise Today. In this week's segment, 'Who Moved The Money and Where Can I Find It?' Host, Paul Segreto, welcomes as his guest, Ronald Feldman, CEO at Siegel Financial Group. Paul and Ron discuss the current state of SBA financing including a look at SBA 504 and 7A programs. In addition, insight into what Siegel Financial Group does for franchisees and franchisors should open some eyes within the franchise community.
Tags: Paul Segreto Franchise Today franchise finance franchising Siegel Financial Group
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Franchise Finance 2010 - Part 2
This week on Franchise Today, the Franchise Finance 2010 series continues with guest, Darrell Johnson, President & CEO at FRANdata. Host, Paul Segreto, and Darrell continue the discussion on Franchise Finance in this aptly titled segment, "The New Normal and How Lenders Really Think About Financing Franchises."
Tags: Paul Segreto Darrell Johnson FRANdata franchise finance franchising
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Franchise Sales Outsourcing - Opportunities & Pitfalls
In the fifth week of the 4th Annual Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto is joined by Mark Kirsch, a returning guest to the legal series. Mark is a principal at Gray Plant Mooty and a member of its Franchise & Distribution practice group. Paul and Mark discuss outsourcing of franchise sales with a look at various opportunities and pitfalls that may be encountered along the way. The discussions moves from franchise brokers to legal compliance requirements to digital age issues and many points in between.
About Our Guest
Mark A. Kirsch is a principal at Gray Plant Mooty and a member of its Franchise & Distribution practice group. He focuses his practice on domestic and international franchising and distribution matters. He represents and counsels clients on various corporate, commercial, licensing, franchise, and business development matters, across a wide range of industries including restaurants and food service, hotels and the hospitality industry, health care, equipment manufacturing and distribution, educational and training businesses, technology and telecommunications, car rental and automotive services, employment and personnel agencies, convenience stores, real estate, publishing, cosmetics and hair care, and various retail product and service businesses.
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Franchise Litigation - Getting Your Ducks in a Row!
The Fourth Annual Franchise Legal Series continues this week on Franchise Today. In this fourth of eight segments, host, Paul Segreto welcomes as his guest, Barry Heller, Partner at DLA Piper. Paul and Barry discuss the many aspects of franchise litigation including hot litigation issues and non-franchise litigation claims facing franchisors today. They also discuss dispute resolutions including options to consider when drafting the franchise agreement - Is arbitration or mediation best or most practical for the brand? The discussion also includes suggestions on how to avoid litigation.
About Our Guest
For almost 30 years, Barry Heller's practice has consisted almost exclusively of representing clients in franchise and distribution disputes throughout the country, both in litigation and arbitration. Much of his practice has focused on franchise termination matters, as well as on more complex franchise cases involving issues affecting the entire franchise system. He has handled cases involving, among other issues, termination, transfers, rights of first refusal, implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, alternative distribution channels, covenants against competition, trademark infringement, product sourcing and approval, franchisee associations, and unfair competition. Mr. Heller is the former director of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Division of the ABA Forum on Franchising. He has authored and lectured on franchise litigation issues, including conducting Legal Roundtable seminars in different cities for the International Franchise Association on franchise litigation matters. He was co-author of a manual entitled Franchise Litigation Claims of the Litigation Section of the District of Columbia Bar Association, for whom he conducted a seminar on the subject.
Tags: Paul Segreto Barry Heller DLA Piper Franchise Today Franchise Litigation
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IFA2013 Highlights on Franchise Today
The "Voices of Franchising" Series continues this week on Franchise Today. Host, Paul Segreto welcomes as his guest, Nancy Weingartner, Executive Editor at Franchise Times Magazine. Just a day after the 53rd Annual International Franchise Association Convention in Las Vegas, Nancy and Paul discuss highlights of the event. About Franchise Times Franchise Times Magazine is the most respected news and information source for the franchise sector. Published 10 times a year, the magazine c
Tags: Paul Segreto Nancy Weingartner Franchise Today Franchise Times IFA2013
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Franchise Sales Best Practices - Legal Perspective
This week on Franchise Today begins our 4th Annual Franchise Legal Series. The series broadcasts LIVE on eight consecutive Thursdays at 11AM CT beginning with today's show and culminating on Thursday, May 30th with our IFA Legal Symposium Recap. Each week, the brightest legal minds in franchising share their insight and perspective on topics of importance to franchisors including franchise sales best practices, private equity in franchising, social media and legal considerations in a franchise environment and franchisor litigation issues.
Joining host, Paul Segreto on today's show is Michael Laidhold, Partner at Plave Koch PLC. The focus of the discussion is on franchise sales best practices and includes pointers on Franchise Disclosure Documents, Item 19 - Financial Performance Representations, disclosure do's and don'ts, and potential consequences per federal and state quidelines and laws.
About Our Guest
Michael Laidhold is a partner at Plave Koch PLC in Reston, Virginia. He focuses his practice on domestic and international franchising, licensing, general dealership and distribution matters. Michael works with clients to structure new franchise programs and restructure existing franchise programs; to draft and negotiate franchise, master franchise, licensing, development and distribution agreements, and asset purchase agreements and related commercial contracts. He counsels clients on compliance with state, federal, and international regulatory issues; and provides advice with respect to franchise, license, and dealership and distribution relationships. He has been a speaker at the ABA Forum on Franchising and the IFA Legal Symposium, and other industry events and seminars, and has authored many articles on branding, licensing, franchising, and distribution issues.Tags: Paul Segreto Michael Laidhold Franchise Today Plave Koch PLC Franchise Legal Series
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Rick Bisio's Franchise Focus
Join Rick Bisio, franchise expert and author of Amazon best seller The Educated Franchisee, as he provides a recap of the 2013 Annual Convention and shares valuable insights from the show that will benefit aspiring entrepreneurs considering franchise ownership.
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Buying a franchise: All about the due diligence process
This month, please join Rick Bisio on the Franchise Focus podcast to learn more about the due diligence process he describes in his book, The Educated Franchisee. The show will be dedicated to explaining the step-by-step process that goes into choosing the right franchise. Please tune in to learn about the due dilligence process and get your questions answered by Rick Bisio. Rick Bisio is the author of The Educated Franchisee: The How-To Book for Choosing a Winning Franchise and The Franchisee Workbook. He also runs www.educatedfranchisee.com, an online resource for soon-to-be franchise owners to get their due dilligence process kicked off.
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