Each year, IFA partners with the International Bar Association’s Franchising Committee to develop a program for some of the world’s leading practitioners and franchise legal counsel. Experienced legal counsel will share invaluable information regarding the latest developments in international law and their importance to franchising.
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm Registration Desk
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Legal Symposium Basic Track: International
The International Franchising Basics Track explores the fundamentals of international franchising. We invite you to learn the fundamentals from our panel as they explore the following topics:
- Assessing a franchisor’s readiness for international expansion;
- Selecting the countries for development; Deciding on the deal structure;
- Choosing the right franchise partner;
- Key business terms to address;
Understanding local law and franchise registration / disclosure obligations and trademark requirements
Speaker(s): Helen Fotinos, Partner, National Lead of Franchising, Distribution and Retails Groups, Dentons, Jarina Duffy, CFE, Counsel, Polsinelli, Jeremy Liebman, Deputy General, Krispy Kreme
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Reception and Dinner
7:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Desk
7:30 am – 8:00 am Continental Breakfast
8:00 am – 8:10 am Welcome
8:10 am – 9:25 am Plenary 1: Hot Topics Roundtables
9:30 am – 10:45 am Plenary 2: On Line Marketing and Digital Loyalty Programs
10:45 am – 11:05 am Refreshment Break
11:05 am – 12:05 pm Concurrent Interactive Workshops
Workshop 1: “Enforcement of Franchise System Standards and Agreement Clauses”
Workshop 2: “Consumer and Product Compliance”
Workshop 3: “Managing a Marketing Fund”
12:05 pm – 12:45 pm Luncheon
12:50 pm – 1:35 pm Pros and Cons of Franchise Regulation
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm Concurrent Interactive Workshops
Workshop 1: “Enforcement of Franchise System Standards and Agreement Clauses”
Workshop 2: “Consumer and Product Compliance”
Workshop 3: “Managing a Marketing Fund”
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Refreshment Break
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Plenary 3: News From Around the World
4:15 pm Closing
Location & Travel
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
United States
FAQs
To contact the IFA Conferences Department, please email
events@franchise.org or call 202-662-0763.
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