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This week on Franchise Today the Summer Replay Series continues. In this encore presentation, host, Paul Segreto was joined by labor law attorney Mark Fijman of Phelps Dunbar LLP. Mark represents and advises employers regarding federal and state employment laws dealing with race, age, disability, gender, national origin and religious discrimination and in administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Mark specializes in employment issues relating to the restaurant and hospitality industry. Mark and Paul discussed the convergence of evolving technologies, generational changes and employment issues facing franchisors and franchisees.

This week, the Franchise Today Summer Replay Series takes a look at how professional athletes are transitioning from the sports ranks and investing in franchise opportunities. In this Encore Presentation, Host Paul Segreto was joined by his guest, Michael Stone, a former NFL player and founder of Allied Athlete Group, the premier private membership organization for professional athletes. Michael is also the Founder of Professional Athlete Franchise Initiative (PAFI). Paul and Michael focused on how franchising is often a consideration in life after sports. They discuss the benefits of franchising as well as the potential pitfalls former athletes may face as they make the transition off the field, court or ice to business ownership.

This week on Franchise Today the Summer Replay Series continues. In this week's session, host, Paul Segreto, and co-producer, Joe Caruso was joined by Ben Litalien, a 20-year veteran of franchising, adjunct professor at Georgetown University and University of Maryland and franchising visionary. A developer of several franchise concepts and the former U.S. Franchise Manager for ExxonMobils "On the Run" convenience store franchise, he has a broad range of franchise experience. Through his franchise management program at Georgetown University, Ben interacts with numerous franchisors across the country and around the world.

This week on Franchise Today the Summer replay Series continues with an Encore Presentation of, "Politics of Lending, Lipstick on a Pig, and What Really Matters to Lenders." Host, Paul Segreto and Co-producer, Joe Caruso welcomed as his guest, Bob Coleman, the countrys foremost expert on franchise and small business lending. Bob is a frequent guest on Fox Business News and is often quoted by a variety of financial media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, CNN/Money and the New York Times. He is the editor of the Coleman Report, a weekly small business lending newsletter, and the publisher of small business loan underwriting guides along with his great new book “Money Money Everywhere, But Not a Drop for Main Street”.

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 Franchise Today

Franchise Today is hosted by Paul Segreto, President & CEO at franchisEssentials, and co-produced by well-known franchise veteran, Joe Caruso. Their unique perspective and extensive experience provides the foundation for relevant discussions about franchising and franchise best practices. Weekly guests include some of the brightest minds in the franhcise world, with specific expertise and experience within various areas of franchising.

In this ENCORE PRESENTATION on Franchise Today, Franpreneur and Helgerson Franchise Group CEO, Lonnie Helgerson joins Host, Paul Segreto and Co-producer, Joe Caruso to discuss veterans in franchising - from battlefield to boardroom. Lonnie also discusses his newest venture into franchising, IslandTime Treasures, and his new book, 5 Pennies: Ten Rules to Successfully Building a Franchise Mega-Brand and Maximizing System Profits.

The team at Franchise Today is dedicated to franchise success at all levels. So, whether youre a franchise professional looking to grow a franchise concept, needing some assistance in facing todays challenges or would just like to better understand franchise best practices, then Franchise Today is for you!

This week on Franchise Today the 3rd Annual Franchise Legal Series wraps up with, "What Do Franchise Lawyers Talk About? - IFA Legal Symposium 2012 Recap". In this final segment of the series,and final show before breaking for summer, host, Paul Segreto and co-producer, Joe Caruso welcome as their guest, Earsa Jackson, partner at Strasburger & Price LLP.

Franchise Today broadcasts on Thursdays at 11AM CT / 12PM ET. All segments are available on-demand. Franchise Today will broadcast Encore Presentations June-August. LIVE shows to resume right after Labor Day.

As the 3rd Annual Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today heads into the home stretch, the franchise relationships moves front and center. With focus on the dynamics of winning franchisor / franchisee relationships, host, Paul Segreto and co-producer, Joe Caruso welcome Michael Webster as this week's guest. Michael is a Franchisee Attorney and Chair of the Strategic Committee of the International Association of Franchisees and Dealers.

Franchise Today airs every Thursday at 11AM CT / 12PM ET. All segments of Franchise Today are available on-demand.

Coming down the home stretch in the 3rd Annual Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto and co-producer, Joe Caruso discuss litigation and technology in franchising in the 5th segment of the 7-part series. This week's guest is Ken Prine, Partner at Redgrave LLP. Ken’s particular focus for the past several years has been on electronic discovery, electronic records management, and electronic litigation preparedness.

Franchise Today airs every Thursday at 11AM CT / 12PM ET. All segments of Franchise Today are available on-demand.

As the 3rd Annual Franchise Legal Series continues, host Paul Segreto and co-producer Joe Caruso wlecome as their guest, Warren Lee Lewis, Shareholder-Franchising & Licensing at Akerman Senterfitt and author of The Franchise Seller's Handbook.

This week's focus is on franchise sales best practices and financial performance representations (FPRs). Warren takes listeners down the path of the who, what, where, when and how of franchise disclosure laws, the culture of compliance, key opportunities, pitfalls and penalties associated with franchise sales, and a thorough explanation of FPRs.

Franchise Today airs LIVE on Thursdays at 11AM CT / 12PM ET. All segments of Franchise Today are also available on-demand.