Post was last updated on April 11, 2023
Presented by the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA), make your business ownership dream come true with the CFA Community at the Franchise Canada Discovery Day Calgary on April 29-30, 2023, at the Telus Convention Centre in the South Building, Macleod C.
Designed to provide support and for you to discover amazing opportunities!
SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS WITH FREE EDUCATION PRESENTED BY EXPERTS!
| DATE | SESSIONS | SPEAKERS | ROOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 29 11:15 AM | Finding Your Franchise: How to Avoid the Pitfalls and Nail your Research Selecting the right franchise can be a complex decision. What should you look for when selecting a franchise? What are the most important factors you may not have considered? Attend this session to learn the common mistakes people make and how to avoid them in finding your ideal franchise opportunity. | Grant Bullington, FranNet Western Canada | A |
| April 29 12:25 PM | Charting Your Path to Success: Franchise Financial Management Buying a franchise is often one of the most significant investments a Canadian makes to take control of their financial destiny. Learn how to create a compelling business plan and financing proposal, and navigate the application and approval process, and understand the common pitfalls that you can avoid when pursuing your franchise financing. | Cam Bawol, MNP | A |
| April 29 12:25 PM | Brand Spotlight with Living Assistance Services | B | |
| April 29 1:00 PM | Brand Spotlight with Oxford Learning Centre | A | |
| April 29 1:35 PM | The Legal Aspects of Buying a Franchise Are you considering buying a franchise in Canada, but not sure about the legal considerations involved? Join us for a session on legal considerations when buying a franchise in Canada. Our legal expert will provide an overview of the key legal issues that prospective franchisees need to be aware of, including franchise agreements, disclosure requirements, and franchisor obligations. | George Wowk, Cassels Brock & Blackwell | A |
| April 29 2:10 PM | Traits of a Strong Franchisor and Franchisee As a prospective franchisee, it's important to do your due diligence when researching franchise opportunities. Not all franchise brands are created equal, and it's essential to identify which ones have a strong track record of success and will provide the support and resources you need to succeed! In this seminar, we'll discuss key factors to consider when evaluating a franchise brand and what qualities you need to have as a franchisee to thrive in the franchise industry. | Fiona Styant, Molly Maid & Vern Gonsalves, Oxford Learning Centre | A |
| April 29 2:45 PM | Brand Spotlight with Scan Consulting Group | B | |
| April 29 3:10 PM | Brand Spotlight with MOLLY MAID | A | |
| April 30 11:15 AM | Finding Your Franchise: How to Avoid the Pitfalls and Nail your Research Selecting the right franchise can be a complex decision. What should you look for when selecting a franchise? What are the most important factors you may not have considered? Attend this session to learn the common mistakes people make and how to avoid them in finding your ideal franchise opportunity. | Grant Bullington, FranNet Western Canada | A |
| April 30 12:25 PM | Roadmap to Success: The Importance of Your Business Plan Buying a franchise is often one of the most significant investments a Canadian makes to take control of their financial destiny. Learn how to create a compelling business plan and financing proposal, and navigate the application and approval process, and understand the common pitfalls that you can avoid when pursuing your franchise financing. | John Leavitt, BDO Canada LLP | A |
| April 30 12:25 PM | Brand Spotlight with Living Assistance Services | B | |
| April 30 1:00 PM | Brand Spotlight with Oxford Learning Centre | A | |
| April 30 1:00 PM | Brand Spotlight with Out of the Box Foods | B | |
| April 30 1:35 PM | The Legal Aspects of Buying a Franchise Join us for a session on due diligence and legal considerations for prospective franchisees in Canada, presented by a franchise lawyer. Our expert panelist will provide an overview of the key legal issues that prospective franchisees need to be aware of, including franchise agreements, disclosure requirements, and franchisor obligations. | George Wowk, Cassels Brock & Blackwell | A |
| April 30 2:10 PM | Traits of a Strong Franchisor and Franchisee As a prospective franchisee, it's important to do your due diligence when researching franchise opportunities. Not all franchise brands are created equal, and it's essential to identify which ones have a strong track record of success and will provide the support and resources you need to succeed! | Fiona Styant, MOLLY MAID & Vern Gonsalves, Oxford Learning Centre | A |
| April 30 2:10 PM | Brand Spotlight with Scan Consulting Group | B | |
| April 30 3:10 PM | Brand Spotlight with MOLLY MAID | A |
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