Event Description
Current trends in franchising and other pressing issues, such as labor relations, vicarious liability and the evolving regulatory schemes. There will also be a Q & A session at the end.
Testimonials:
“Ben Litalien is a true expert in franchising. We were dealing with an issue with a group of franchisees that were damaging our system. We called upon Ben to assist us to resolve the issues. Not only did his assistance prove to be the difference maker, his insights and teachings catapulted our company forward. Our biggest surprise when working with Ben was his scope and depth of knowledge. Ben seems to know just about everything about everything in franchising. If you haven’t spent time with Ben, you should! “ – Dustin Hansen CEO InXpress Americas
“We have worked with Ben Litalien for several years and he has helped transform our franchise organization to a much more effective, compliant and dynamic company. He is a great team member and has used his expertise and experience to innovate our company and help us avoid the many franchising pitfalls that often retard a franchise organization’s progress and growth. And . . . his skill and franchising knowledge are extensive: from FDD advice to management restructuring to implementing franchising best practices. We owe much of our current success and growth to Ben!” – Jim Stone, CEO Zerorez Franchising Systems, Inc.
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Event Details
Date: April 21, 2015
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Place: Jones Waldo – 170 South Main Street, Suite 1500, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Cost: there’s no charge to attend
Agenda
11:30 a.m. – Check-in, networking and lunch
12:00 p.m. – Announcements and presentation
12:30 p.m. – Q&A
About Dr. Ben Litalien
Dr. Ben Litalien is the founder and principal of FranchiseWell, LLC—a consulting practice dedicated to continual franchise development. Ben has more than two decades of experience in franchising, specifically in strategic planning, organizational development, concept management, and franchise system growth. He has worked with a major oil company, quick serve concepts including a sandwich and catering franchise, and a national franchiser of food court cafes.
Ben is on staff at Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Education as the academic advisor for entrepreneurship and franchise programs. He also develops and teaches franchise and entrepreneurship courses around the country.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas, and an MBA from the University of Houston in Houston, Texas. He received his CFE (Certified Franchise Executive) designation from the International Franchise Association in 2003 and was appointed to the IFA CFE Board of Governors that same year.
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