Catch the Franchise Fever

You are surrounded by franchises every day. Have you ever wondered if franchising is right for you? This four-hour workshop for prospective franchisees covers the who, what, where, why, when and how of getting into a franchise.

The cost is $79 per person and $99 per couple or business partners.

Program Dates/Location  Back to Toptop

Please call for information about upcoming classes.

All classes are held at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

What You Will Learn  Back to Toptop

This workshop gives you the objective, accurate information you need to help you determine whether franchising is right for you. The basics of investigation and legal requirements will be covered, two areas you’ll want to review carefully before you commit to owning a franchise.

Who…should get into franchising? Profile a successful franchisee and self-test to determine whether a franchise is for you.

What…is a franchise? An overview of the industry will be discussed.

Where…can I get franchise information? There are many free resources available.

Why…should I consider a franchise relationship? Advantages and challenges for the franchisee and franchisor will be discussed along with fees and start-up costs.

When…is a franchise appropriate? Topics include business climate, potential for growth, and types of franchises.

How…do I become a franchisee? Discover how to investigate a franchise and find resources for financing, the legal information you will need and what kind of franchise support and training you can expect.

Instructor / Presenter  Back to Toptop

Cheryl R. Babcock, CFE, is the founding director of the International Institute for Franchise Education in the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Nova Southeastern University. She designs and develops franchising and entrepreneurship executive education programs to help leaders develop and enhance their capacity to take on 21st century challenges/opportunities and expand their knowledge and awareness of best practices in ethical franchising and entrepreneurship. She has taught courses in Australia, Brazil, Finland, France, Mexico, the Philippines, Singapore, Slovenia, the United Kingdom and the U.S., and provided lectures on franchising to visiting delegations from Australia, Brazil, China, Finland, India, Russia, Saxony, Siberia, Singapore, the U.K., the U.S. and Vietnam. She is co-author of Franchise Times Guide to Selecting, Buying & Owning a Franchise. Cheryl received the 2008 Crystal Compass Award from the International Franchise Association (IFA) Women’s Franchise Committee for “extraordinary leadership in franchising,” the Edwin M. Appel Prize from the Price-Babson College Fellows Program for "bringing entrepreneurial vitality to academe," and was named by Franchise Times as one of “20 to Watch” in both 2001 and 2004. The IFA honored her in 2003 with their prestigious Free Enterprise Award, honoring her work in strengthening and fostering the development of the free enterprise system worldwide. She is a former franchisee of two different systems.

Jason W. Power, Esq. has been in the legal industry for over 10 years as both a legal assistant and attorney. After spending time in everything from personal injury to property law, Jason found his passion in the franchise law arena. Working to assist both franchisors and franchisees with issues ranging from franchise creation, franchise evaluation and even franchise termination, Jason strives to not only represent his clients, but also to help educate them at the same time.

Johnny Sellyn has been actively involved in promoting ethical franchising for over 20 years. He is recognized as one of the leading experts in franchising and focuses on the needs of prospective franchisees. Johnny speaks regularly at franchise seminars and events. He is the Founder and President of whichfranchise, a group of franchise websites serving the needs of prospective franchisees. whichfranchise was established 10 years ago in the UK, and as the official online partner of the British Franchise Association (bfa), whichfranchise is the leading franchise website in the UK. Following on from their success in the UK, whichfranchise also has a presence in the US, Ireland, South Africa and Australia, and has a partnership with the leading websites in France, Germany and Spain. whichfranchise Florida is the latest website in the whichfranchise portfolio.