On this SPECIAL EDITION of Franchise Today, our guest is Susan Black-Beth, Founder of Dealmakers' Summit. Host, Paul  Segreto and Susan discuss the second annual Dealmakers’ Summit, which serves as a unique platform for matching growth-oriented companies in franchising with capital partners to keep private equity dollars in the franchise sector.

Founded in 2012, Dealmakers' Summit, to be held August 26 -28, 2013 at Hotel Sofitel in Chicago, is the only event with the sole focus of connecting equity investors with franchisors, and multi-unit franchisees, who are pursuing funding to enhance and grow their brands. This year’s cutting-edge meeting will be the top venue for capital investors of all sizes and franchise companies to meet, network and exchange information with the end goal of placing equity.

In an effort to help bridge the gap between the franchising community and access to private equity funds, a driven Chicago-area franchising industry executive is hosting the second annual Dealmakers’ Summit, which serves as a unique platform for matching growth-oriented companies in franchising with capital partners to keep private equity dollars in the franchise sector.

For more information about the Dealmakers’ Summit, visit www.dealmakersummit.com.