Academics, entrepreneurs, and franchise industry professionals from 10 countries participated in the Oct 19th “Selecting and Funding Social Franchisees” webinar. Hosted by Dr. Hachemi “Hach” Aliouche, director of Paul College’s Rosenberg International Franchise Center (RIFC) in partnership with the International Franchise Association Social Sector Franchise Task Force. The free, 90-minute virtual conference featured perspectives from both the investment and social franchise communities on a variety of topics, including understanding the vested interest of the franchisee, lead generation, qualifications, and funding.
Marla Rosner, Senior Learning Consultant, MSA Worldwide and Chair, International Franchise Association Social Sector Franchising Task Force, facilitated the discussion.
Speakers included:
Peter D. Holt, President & CEO, The Joint Chiropractic; Vice-Chair, International Franchise Association Social Sector Franchising Task Force
Beth Meadows, Founder & CEO, Supply Hope/Mercado Fresca
Lynda Toussaint, CEO, Unjani Clinics
Michelle Schenck, KIVA Senior Partnerships Manager, Labs
Galen Welsch, Founder and CEO, Jibu
RIFC-hosted social franchising webinar recordings are available for viewing on the RIFC website.
