Past Meetings


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March Event (03/09/21) 2021 Finance Update: What YOUR Brand and Franchisees NEED to Know

Join us for our March virtual event on March 9 when our panelists: Cort Berner, Tax Partner, Grant Thornton Edith Wiseman, President, FRANdata Adam Smith, SVP – Commercial Lending, Synovus Bank will discuss a 2021 Finance Update: What YOUR Brand and Franchisees NEED to Know.  Bill Bishop, Audit Services at Grant Thornton will be our moderator.  […]

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January Virtual Event (01/12/21) – 2020 Year End Review

Register Now! Robert CresantiPresident & CEO of the IFA Cresanti joined the IFA in April of 2014 from SAP America, Inc., where he served as vice president of Corporate Affairs & Government Relations since 2009.In his public service, he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 2006 as Under Secretary for Technology for the Department […]

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November Luncheon (11/10/20) – A Frans-Giving Message on Staying Positive and Impacting Lives

Join us for a virtual luncheon meeting on November 10 when our speaker, Chuck Runyon, CEO and Co-Founder at Self Esteem Brands, LLC will share A Frans-Giving message on Staying Positive and Impacting Lives.  Register Now! Chuck RunyonCEO, Self Esteem Brands, LLC As the CEO and Co-founder of Self Esteem Brands, Chuck Runyon leads a global collection […]

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September Luncheon (9/8/20)

Join us for a virtual luncheon meeting on September 8 when our panelists: Charles Watson, CEO of Tropical Smoothie Cafe Clarissa Bradstock, CEO of Any Lab Test Now Ken Voelker, CEO of Mighty Distributing System of America Steve Clemente, President of Primrose School Franchising Company will discuss Thriving in Today’s Environment. Stan Friedman, CFE, President of FRM […]

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July Luncheon (7/14/20) – CANCELED

On June 29th, Governor Kemp signed two executive orders extending the Public Health State of Emergency and existing COVID-19 safety measures. There has been a recent increase in new cases reported and current hospitalizations. Because of these developments, we have made the decision to cancel the July 14th SEFF event.  With the networking component of our meetings […]

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March Luncheon (3/10/20) – Private Equity in Franchising

Join us for our next luncheon meeting on March 10 when our panelists: Anish Gandhi, Managing Director at Brookwood Associates Matt Harris, Partner at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP Tom Wells, Managing Partner at 10 Point Capital discuss the topic: Private Equity in Franchising. Register Online Today Maggiano’s Buckhead3368 Peachtree RoadAtlanta, GA 30326(404) 816-9650 Anish GandhiManaging […]

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January Luncheon Meeting (1/14/20) – Franchising in the Crosshairs: 2020 Election

Join us for our next luncheon meeting on January 14 when Robert Cresanti, President & CEO of the International Franchise Association, discusses the topic: Franchising in the Crosshairs: 2020 Election. Register Online Today Maggiano’s Buckhead3368 Peachtree RoadAtlanta, GA 30326(404) 816-9650 Robert CresantiPresident & CEOInternational Franchise Association Cresanti joined the IFA in April of 2014 from […]

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December WFN | SEFF | FGN Joint Meeting (12/03/19)

Join us on the evening of December 3 for a SEFF, WFN-ATL, and Franchising Gives Back joint meeting. Tricia Molloy, Corporate Leadership Speaker on Work-Life Balance, will be our guest speaker discussing:  Better Balance for Franchise Professionals: The Why, What and How of Work-Life Integration. Register Online Today Pershing Point Plaza1375 Peachtree St NESuite 300-SAtlanta, GA 30309 Tricia […]

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November Breakfast Meeting – Trust But Verify: Upholding Your Brand’s Standards (11/12/19)

Join us for our next breakfast meeting on November 12, when Katie Robinson, Senior Sales  Executive at A Closer Look, will discuss the topic: Trust But Verify: Upholding Your Brand’s Standards. Register Online Today Maggiano’s – PERIMETER 4400 Ashford Dunwoody RdAtlanta, GA 30346 (770) 804-3313 Katie RobinsonSenior Sales ExecutiveA Closer LookKatie Robinson is an influencer and brand advocate. […]

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October Luncheon Meeting (10/08/19) – The Impact of Georgia Restaurant Association in the Franchise Community

Join us for our next luncheon meeting on October 8 when Karen Bremer, CEO of the Georgia Restaurant Association, discusses the topic: The Impact of Georgia Restaurant Association in the Franchise Community. Register Online Today Maggiano’s Buckhead3368 Peachtree RoadAtlanta, GA 30326(404) 816-9650 Sponsored by: Karen Bremer, CAECEOGeorgia Restaurant Association With over 45 years in the […]

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September Breakfast Meeting (09/17/19) – Industry Challenges Impacting the Supplier and Distribution Network

Join us on September 17 for our next breakfast meeting when Spencer Peterson, President of The Multi-Unit Group, will discuss the topic: Industry Challenges Impacting the Supplier and Distribution Network. Register Online Today Spencer PetersonPresidentThe Multi-Group Unit Spencer Peterson is a 40 year veteran of the foodservice industry.  Currently, Spencer is President of The Multi-Unit […]

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August Breakfast Meeting – Legal Update (08/13/19)

Join us on August 13 for our next breakfast meeting when Perry McGuire, Partner at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, and Marc Lieberstein, Partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, will provide a Legal Update. Register Online Today Perry McGuirePartnerSmith, Gambrell & Russell   Mr. McGuire has a general corporate law practice with an emphasis on franchise, M&A and governmental […]

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