posted July 1, 2008
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC will host the summer meeting of the International Franchise Association's Franchise Business Network on July 15 at 5:30 p.m. The event, which will take place in Baker Donelson's Nashville office, will also be presented via videoconference at the Firm's Chattanooga office.
This quarterly session will focus on financial issues and feature presentations by John Hayes, CEO of FTRANS Corp., Atlanta, on "A New Bank-Based Payment System for Business-to-Business Transactions;" Adin Lara and Richard Fitzgerald, CapitalSpring LLC, New York, NY, on "Private Equity Financing for Franchisees – A Model that Fits the Business;" and Alicia Reynolds, CPA, Horne LLP, Nashville on "Who Can You Trust in Today's Economic Environment." In addition, host attorney Joel Buckberg of Baker Donelson's Nashville office will provide an update on the latest developments in franchise law and the transition to the revised disclosure rules effective July 1. The business meeting will conclude with an open forum at which meeting participants can ask questions about franchising and then a networking reception.
The Franchise Business Network brings local franchisors, franchisees and suppliers together on a regular basis to create business-to-business and grassroots networking opportunities. Franchise leaders discuss current industry topics and take advantage of accessible and valuable education opportunities, officials said. The International Franchise Association is the world's oldest and largest trade group representing franchising, the business strategy that generates an estimated $1 trillion annually in U.S. sales. Its members are franchisees and franchisors in more than 75 industries, from auto repair to weight loss, daycare to travel agencies and many more.
The event is open to interested franchisees, franchisors and suppliers and participation is free but reservations are required by July 11. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Laura Ellis at (615) 726-5550 or lellis@bakerdonelson.com.
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