Franchise Today

The 3rd Annual Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today continues... This week, host, Paul Segreto and co-producer, Joe Caruso are joined by Mark Kirsch, partner at PlaveKoch PLC.

Mark helps explore the world of franchise sales outsourcing with a focus on working with franchise brokers and consultants, and franchise sales and development outsourcing companies. Mark's perspective is on the pros and cons of franchise sales outsourcing along with the inherent challenges franchise organizations face when outsourcing the franchise sales process.

Franchise Today broadcasts LIVE on Thursdays at 11AM CT /12 PM ET with all segments available on-demand.

The 3rd Annual Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today continues... This week, host, Paul Segreto and co-producer, Joe Caruso are joined by Lee Plave, co-founding partner at PlaveKoch PLC, a franchise law firm with Zing!

A member of the IFA Technology Committee and regular speaker on social media and technology within franchising, Lee provides insight and perspective on the many challenges faced by franchise organizations as they become more and more involved in the digital world.

Franchise Today broadcasts LIVE on Thursdays at 11AM CT /12 PM ET with all segments available on-demand.

In this first of seven segments in the 3rd Annual Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto and co-producer, Joe Caruso welcome as their guest, Lane Fisher, Partner at FisherZucker LLC. A leading franchise attorney and member of the International Franchise Association’s Board of Directors and its Franchise Business Network Task Force, Lane discusses private equity in franchising from due dilgence to deal making.

Franchise Today broadcasts LIVE on Thursdays at 11AM CT /12 PM ET with all segments available on-demand.

This week on Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto, and co-producer, Joe Caruso welcome David Nayor, Co-President and COO, and co-founder of BoeFly, one of the primary hosts and sponsors of the upcoming Small Business Lending Summit in Washington DC on April 17th. David will provide his insight into the Summit as well as share his perspective on the current state of small business lending and credit access.

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 industry experience provides the foundation for relevant discussions about franchising and franchise best practices. Weekly guests include some of the brightest minds in the franchise world, with specific expertise and experience within various areas of franchising.

This week on Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto, and co-producer, Joe Caruso welcome Brad Fishman, CEO of Fishman Public Relations to discuss the recently completed Franchise UnConference that took place in Park City, Utah March 13-15. Brad is co-founder of the Franchise UnConference along with Lane Fisher, Partner at Fisher Zucker LLC and Dawn Kane, President of Hot Dish Advertising. Together they created a forum where franchisors can network with other Franchisor Presidents, CEOs, Founders, and Chairpersons to discuss issues affecting all.

This week on Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto, and co-producer, Joe Caruso welcome Brad Fishman, CEO of Fishman Public Relations to discuss the recently completed Franchise UnConference that took place in Park City, Utah March 13-15.

Brad is co-founder of the Franchise UnConference along with Lane Fisher, Partner at Fisher Zucker LLC and Dawn Kane, President of Hot Dish Advertising. Together they created a forum where franchisors can network with other Franchisor Presidents, CEOs, Founders, and Chairpersons to discuss issues affecting all.

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

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 of Franchise Today, "Politics of Lending, Lipstick on a Pig, and What Really Matters to Lenders", Host, Paul Segreto welcomed as his guest, Bob Coleman, the country's 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”.

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 industry experience provides the foundation for relevant discussions about franchising and franchise best practices. Weekly guests include some of the brightest minds in the franchise world, with specific expertise and experience within various areas of franchising.

This week on Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto and Co-producer, Joe Caruso welcome Catherine Monson, CEO at Fastsigns International.

Based upon recent experience leading Fastsigns into Puerto Rico, Catherine discuses the benefits of expansion via international franchising, preparation necessary in exploring and entering international markets, and establishing important international connections from square one. In addition, Catherine provides a glimpse into her upcoming appearance on CBS Undercover Boss.

 

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

This week 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 you're a franchise professional looking to grow a franchise concept, needing some assistance in facing today's challenges or would just like to better understand franchise best practices, then Franchise Today is for you!