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This week on Franchise Today is the last segment of the Second Annual Franchise Legal Series. In this  segment of the seven-part series, Host, Paul Segreto, welcomes as his guest, Michael Webster, Franchisee Attorney and Chairperson of Strategic Committee at the International Association of Franchisees and Dealers. Joining Michael and Paul is Franchise Today Co-producer, Joe Caruso, as they discus...

This week on Franchise Today, the Second Annual Franchise Legal Series continues with Adam Siegelheim as special guest. Adam, Franchise Attorney at Stark & Stark, provides a recap of the recently completed IFA Legal Symposium 2011. In addition, Franchise Today host, Paul Segreto, is joined by Co-producer, Joe Caruso, to discus the Franchise Legal Series and insight into future segments of Franchis...

This week on Franchise Today, the Second Annual Franchise Legal Series continues with Leslie Curran and John Tifford as guests. Leslie and John,  Franchise Attorneys and Partners at Plave Koch PLC, and host, Paul Segreto, discuss utilizing franchise brokers in today's digital world and specifically within social media, and in accordance with franchise sales best practices.

This week on Franchise Today, Host Paul Segreto welcomes Warren Lee Lewis as his guest in the fourth segment of the Second Annual Franchise Legal Series. A Partner - Franchising and Licensing at Akerman Senterfitt, and a guest on last year's legal series, Warren is the author of The Franchise Seller's Handbook. Paul and Warren discuss franchise sales best practices with focus on regulation of fran...

This week on Franchise Today, the seven-part Franchise Legal Series continues. In the third segment of the series, Host, Paul Segreto, welcomes as his guest, Lee Plave, Owner and Co-founding Partner at Plave Koch PLC. Paul and Lee focus their discussion on utilizing social media within a franchise environment with emphasis on the legal perspective including social media policies and procedures, fr...

This week in the second segment of the Second Annual Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto is joined by Jonathan Redgrave, Attorney and Partner at Redgrave LLP, a law firm with singular focus on Information Law, including social media. From the franchise perspective, Jonathan and Paul discuss social media and e-discovery legal issues.

This week on Franchise Today begins the Second Annual Franchise Legal Series. The series has been expanded to seven segments for 2011, up fom four segments last year. The series premier finds Franchise Attorney, Lane Fisher, joining Franchise Today host, Paul Segreto, to discuss Financial Performance Representations, or as they are more commonly kown throughout franchising, FPR's. A guest on last...

In the last segment of the 2010 Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today, host Paul Segreto welcomed Leslie Curran as his guest. Leslie is a Franchise Attorney at Plave Koch PLC and Board Member / President-elect at NAWBO Greater DC. Paul and Leslie discussed how to utilize franchise brokers while mitigating risk. In addition, Leslie reported on the 2010 IFA Legal Symposium and provide some insig...

In the third segment of the four-part 2010 Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto, welcomed as his guest, Franchise Attorney, Warren Lee Lewis, to discuss Franchise Sales Best practices. Warren is the author of The Franchise Seller's Handbook and is Shareholder - Franchising & Licensing at Akerman Senterfitt. Paul and Warren focused on maintaining compliance throughout the f...

As the 2010 Legal Eagle Franchise Series continued, Host Paul Segreto was joined by Lane Fisher, Partner at Fisher Zucker LLC. Lane is a very active member of the International Franchise Association (IFA) and is a member of its Board of Directors. Paul and Lane discussed developing Financial Performance Representations (FPRs) for inclusion in Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs). They also focuse...

As a preview for the 2011 Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today we will rebroadcast all four segments from our 2010 legal series. Starting with guest, Michael Webster, Principal at the Law Office of Michael Webster and Chair of Strategic Committee at International Association of Franchisees and Dealers, Franchise Today host, Paul Segreto, explored legal issues within franchising today. In this...

As Host, Paul Segreto is attending the International Franchise Expo in Washington DC, we thought it would be of interest to replay his recent interview with IFA President and CEO, Steve Caldeira. Just prior to the IFA Convention, Paul and Steve focused their attention on the IFA's Franchise Business Economic Outlook for 2011, IFA efforts on Capitol Hill and the then upcoming IFA Convention itself....

Due to a scheduling conflict compounded by technical difficulties, the originally scheduled segment with IFA Chairman, Jack Earle, as guest, is being rescheduled for a future date. Therefore, the interview with Doc Cohen will be rebroadcast. "How to be an Overnight Franchise Sucess AND Dismantle an Atom Bomb" Last week on Franchise Today, Paul Segreto welcomed as his guest, Doc Cohen. Very well-kn...

Due to a scheduling conflict compounded by technical difficulties, the originally scheduled segment with IFA Chairman, Jack Earle, as guest, is being rescheduled for a future date. Therefore, the interview with Doc Cohen will be rebroadcast. "How to be an Overnight Franchise Sucess AND Dismantle an Atom Bomb" Last week on Franchise Today, Paul Segreto welcomed as his guest, Doc Cohen. Very well-kn...

This week on Franchise Today, Paul Segreto welcomes as his guest, Doc Cohen. Very well-known within the franchise community for many years, Doc was recently named to the IFA Hall of Fame. On this week's show Paul and Doc discuss the IFA honor along with Doc's perspective on the state of franchising, his experience with the IFA, and his insight into the trials and tribulations of multi-unit ownersh...

This week on Franchise Today, Paul Segreto welcomes as his guests Brad and Sherri Fishman. As most within franchising are very much aware, Brad and Sherri are the owners of Fishman Public Relations. Brad and Sherri share a light-hearted view of working together at Fishman Public Relations, and in their IFA efforts. In addition, they provide their perspective on the state of franchise pr and insigh...

Recently on Franchise Today, Paul Segreto shared his insight and experience at the IFA Convention in Las Vegas. The convention officially ran from Monday, February 14th thru Wednesday, February 16th with a host of special events precluding the convention on Saturday and Sunday, February 12th and 13th. Paul participated in several IFA Committee meetings, facilitated two roundtable discussions, and...

Last week on Franchise Today, Paul Segreto shared his insight and experience at the IFA Convention in Las Vegas. The convention officially ran from Monday, February 14th thru Wednesday, February 16th with a host of special events precluding the convention on Saturday and Sunday, February 12th and 13th. Paul participated in several IFA Committee meetings, facilitated two roundtable discussions, and...

This week on Franchise Today, Paul Segreto shares his insight and experience at the IFA Convention in Las Vegas. The convention officially ran from Monday, February 14th thru Wednesday, February 16th with a host of special events precluding the convention on Saturday and Sunday, February 12th and 13th. Paul participated in several IFA Committee meetings, facilitated two roundtable discussions, and...

On this segment of Franchise Today, Paul Segreto welcomes as his guest, Jack Monson, Vice President at Engage121, a social media and pr software solutions providor. With the International Franchise Association Annual Convention kicking off in Las Vegas on Sunday, February 13th, attendees will be able to enhance their convention experience with real-time social media. Jack and Paul discuss how to e...

This week on Franchise Today, Paul Segreto is joined by Nancy Weingartner, Executive Editor at Franchise Times. Paul and Nancy discuss the interviews they both had, separately, with IFA President & CEO, Steve Caldeira. In addition, Nancy shares her thoughts and insight on the current issue of Franchise Times with primary focus on the Top 20 to watch in franchising in 2011. The discussion continues...

This week on Franchise Today, Paul Segreto welcomes as his guest, IFA president and CEO, Steve Caldeira. Paul and Steve focus their attention on the IFA's Franchise Business Economic Outlook for 2011, IFA efforts on Capitol Hill and the upcoming IFA Convention in Las Vegas. Discussion also includes a look back at Caldeira's first nine months at the helm of the International Franchise Association....

This week on Franchise Today, Paul Segreto welcomes as his guest, IFA president and CEO, Steve Caldeira. Paul and Steve focus their attention on the IFA's Franchise Business Economic Outlook for 2011, IFA efforts on Capitol Hill and the upcoming IFA Convention in Las Vegas. Discussion also includes a look back at Caldeira's first nine months at the helm of the International Franchise Association....

This week on Franchise Today, Paul Segreto welcomes as his guest, IFA president and CEO, Steve Caldeira. Paul and Steve focus their attention on the IFA's Franchise Business Economic Outlook for 2011, IFA efforts on Capitol Hill and the upcoming IFA Convention in Las Vegas. Discussion also includes a look back at Caldeira's first nine months at the helm of the International Franchise Association.

This week, Franchise Today takes a look at how professional athletes are transitioning from the sports ranks and investing in franchise opportunities. Host Paul Segreto is joined by his guest, Michael Stone, a former NFL player and founder of Allied Athlete Group, the premier private membership organization for professional athletes. Michael is also the Founder of Professional Athlete Franchise In...