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In the third segment of the four-part 2010 Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto, welcomed as his guest, Franchise Attorney, Warren Lee Lewis, to discuss Franchise Sales Best practices. Warren is the author of The Franchise Seller's Handbook and is Shareholder - Franchising & Licensing at Akerman Senterfitt. Paul and Warren focused on maintaining compliance throughout the franchise sales process, permitted and prohibited franchise sales practices and much more.

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As the 2010 Legal Eagle Franchise Series continued, Host Paul Segreto was joined by Lane Fisher, Partner at Fisher Zucker LLC. Lane is a very active member of the International Franchise Association (IFA) and is a member of its Board of Directors. Paul and Lane discussed developing Financial Performance Representations (FPRs) for inclusion in Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs). They also focused on the do's and don'ts of utilizing those representations to ensure compliance within federal guidelines while effectively utilizing the representations for mutual benefit of franchisor and franchise candidates.

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As a preview for the 2011 Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today we will rebroadcast all four segments from our 2010 legal series. Starting with guest, Michael Webster, Principal at the Law Office of Michael Webster and Chair of Strategic Committee at International Association of Franchisees and Dealers, Franchise Today host, Paul Segreto, explored legal issues within franchising today. In this segment, Paul and Michael discussed the purpose of independent franchise associations, alternative dispute resolution and the 2010 convention for the International Association of Franchisees and Dealers in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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As Host, Paul Segreto is attending the International Franchise Expo in Washington DC, we thought it would be of interest to replay his recent interview with IFA President and CEO, Steve Caldeira.

Just prior to the IFA Convention, Paul and Steve focused their attention on the IFA's Franchise Business Economic Outlook for 2011, IFA efforts on Capitol Hill and the then upcoming IFA Convention itself. Discussion also included a look back at Caldeira's first nine months at the helm of the International Franchise Association.Paul Segreto | Steve Caldeira | IFA | Franchise Business Economic Outlook | franchisingFranchise Today | Paul Segreto | Steve Caldeira | IFA | Paul Segreto | Steve Caldeira | IFA | Franchise Today

Due to a scheduling conflict compounded by technical difficulties, the originally scheduled segment with IFA Chairman, Jack Earle, as guest, is being rescheduled for a future date. Therefore, the interview with Doc Cohen will be rebroadcast.

"How to be an Overnight Franchise Sucess AND Dismantle an Atom Bomb"

Last week on Franchise Today, Paul Segreto welcomed as his guest, Doc Cohen. Very well-known within the franchise community for many years, Doc was recently named to the IFA Hall of Fame. On last week's show Paul and Doc discussed the IFA honor along with Doc's perspective on the state of franchising, his experience with the IFA, and his insight into the trials and tribulations of multi-unit ownership and the role of technology in today's franchise environment.

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Due to a scheduling conflict compounded by technical difficulties, the originally scheduled segment with IFA Chairman, Jack Earle, as guest, is being rescheduled for a future date. Therefore, the interview with Doc Cohen will be rebroadcast.

"How to be an Overnight Franchise Sucess AND Dismantle an Atom Bomb"

Last week on Franchise Today, Paul Segreto welcomed as his guest, Doc Cohen. Very well-known within the franchise community for many years, Doc was recently named to the IFA Hall of Fame. On last week's show Paul and Doc discussed the IFA honor along with Doc's perspective on the state of franchising, his experience with the IFA, and his insight into the trials and tribulations of multi-unit ownership and the role of technology in today's franchise environment.

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This week on Franchise Today, Paul Segreto welcomes as his guest, Doc Cohen. Very well-known within the franchise community for many years, Doc was recently named to the IFA Hall of Fame. On this week's show Paul and Doc discuss the IFA honor along with Doc's perspective on the state of franchising, his experience with the IFA, and his insight into the trials and tribulations of multi-unit ownership and the role of technology in today's franchise environment.

This week on Franchise Today, Paul Segreto welcomes as his guests Brad and Sherri Fishman. As most within franchising are very much aware, Brad and Sherri are the owners of Fishman Public Relations. Brad and Sherri share a light-hearted view of working together at Fishman Public Relations, and in their IFA efforts. In addition, they provide their perspective on the state of franchise pr and insight into the recently completed Franchise Unconference in Park City, Utah.

Recently on Franchise Today, Paul Segreto shared his insight and experience at the IFA Convention in Las Vegas. The convention officially ran from Monday, February 14th thru Wednesday, February 16th with a host of special events precluding the convention on Saturday and Sunday, February 12th and 13th. Paul participated in several IFA Committee meetings, facilitated two roundtable discussions, and participated in most convention activities and events.

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Last week on Franchise Today, Paul Segreto shared his insight and experience at the IFA Convention in Las Vegas. The convention officially ran from Monday, February 14th thru Wednesday, February 16th with a host of special events precluding the convention on Saturday and Sunday, February 12th and 13th. Paul participated in several IFA Committee meetings, facilitated two roundtable discussions, and participated in most convention activities and events.

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