ClientTether to Attend Franchise Business Network Global Summit
About the Franchise Business Network Global Summit
The Franchise Business Network (FBN) Global Summer Summit is a key event for the franchise industry, offering valuable insights and engagement with industry leaders. This two-day summit includes panels and roundtable discussions, providing opportunities to learn from successful industry figures. Attendees—ranging from franchisors and franchise owners to investors and franchise professionals—will gain knowledge to enhance their businesses and franchise sales. Topics will cover AI in franchising, market challenges, risk mitigation, supply chain strategies, and more. Keynote speakers include Sanjeev Sanghera, CEO of Doner Shack, and Meredith Wilson Parfet, CEO of Ravenyard Group.
ClientTether’s Contribution to Franchise Success
At the summit, ClientTether will showcase how its franchise CRM solution can improve business operations. Dave Hansen, CEO of ClientTether, will be speaking on a technology panel on July 24th. Additionally, both Dave Hansen and Keith Levenson, VP of Franchise Growth, will be hosting roundtables on July 25th. These sessions will provide deeper insights into leveraging technology for franchise growth and best practices in franchise management.
Designed to meet franchises’ unique needs, the ClientTether franchise management software includes features such as:
- Boost Lead Conversion Rates: Automated personalized follow-ups ensure no potential customers are missed.
- Improve Customer Engagement: Multi-channel communication (emails, texts, calls) keeps franchises connected with their clients, enhancing customer relationships.
- Optimize Operations: An easy-to-use dashboard and comprehensive analytics tools provide valuable insights for informed decision-making.
Networking and Collaboration Opportunities
The Franchise Business Network Global Summit offers a platform for businesses to connect with industry leaders and explore potential collaborations. Sessions include presenting brands to international investors and observing established brands, providing opportunities for companies to deepen industry connections. The summit’s agenda includes networking lunches, brand visit tours, and evening receptions.
Agenda
The FBN summit’s agenda features sessions designed for learning, networking, and strategic insights:
July 23, 2024:
- Brand presentations for Prospective International Investor Operators and Observing Brands
- Networking lunch
- Brand Visit Bus Tour for International Program Participants
- Welcome reception
July 24, 2024:
- Welcome, Opening Remarks and Special Announcements
- Opening Keynote Address by Sanjeev Sanghera, Founder and CEO, Doner Shack
- Way Station 1 – Understanding Artificial Intelligence and Other Technologies
- Way Station 2 – Moving Franchisees from Sold to Open in the Current Credit and Real Estate Market
- Lunch Day One
- Breakout Session 1 – Mapping Out International Expansion
- Breakout Session 2 – Completing the Journey – Understanding How to Sell Your Brand
- Breakout Session 3 – Conquering the Challenges in Franchise Development
- Breakout Session 4 – Elemental Requirements to Take a Brand from Infancy to Emerging to Exit
- Private Garden Tour
- Private Meet & Greet Among Franchisors and Franchise Investors
- Networking Reception
- Third Quarter Annual FBN Dinner and Party
July 25, 2024:
- International Networking Breakfast
- Investor Meet & Greet Breakfast
- Welcome and Opening Remarks
- Day Two Keynote Address by Meredith Parfet, Founder and CEO, Ravenyard Group
- Way Station 3 – The Unthinkable – Implications Raised by Franchisor and Franchisee Failures
- Way Station 4 – Exploring New Strategies for Conquering the Supply Chain Madness
- Lunch Day Two
- General Roundtable Session 1
- General Roundtable Session 2
- Refreshment Break
- Way Station 5 – Managing Challenges, Opportunities, & Demands by Independent Franchisee Associations
- Way Station 6 – Franchise Leaders Share Their Keys to Navigating the Franchise Journey
- Closing Remarks
- Closing Dinner: The Last Night Luau
Sponsors
The Franchise Business Network Global Summit is made possible by the generous support of sponsors such as Akerman LLP, AnswerConnect, Bird & Bird LLP, Blue Rock Search, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, Dine Brands Global Inc., Garnett Station Partners, Intrepid, Liniger Center on Franchising, MFV Expositions, Moss Adams, Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, Princeton Equity Group, ProfitKeeper, Software Technology Group, Stay in Your Lane, Summa Franchise Consulting, and others. Their commitment to advancing the franchise industry through diverse expertise and support ensures the success of this annual gathering.
ClientTether’s Commitment to Franchise Growth
ClientTether is dedicated to empowering franchises with innovative CRM solutions. This participation in the summit underscores our commitment to staying at the forefront of industry developments. As sessions unfold with keynote addresses, breakout discussions on international expansion, franchise operations, franchise development challenges, franchise marketing, and strategic networking events, ClientTether will contribute insights and solutions supporting franchise success. If you are a franchisor, franchise owner, or franchise supplier, here’s a list of top franchise events you should attend in 2024.
