Allie or enemy? Franchisor/franchisee relations have always been a bit tenuous. A variety of new legislation is being proposed in several New England states to address this issue.
“Franchise Relationship Law” is the topic of the next New England Franchise Association (NEFA) event set for Wednesday, October 1, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. In addition to the panel discussion, the event will include an initial hour of open networking and dinner. The event is sponsored by the law firm of Wiggin and Dana LLP.
The panel discussion will be held at the Woburn Hilton, 2 Forbes Road, Woburn, MA.
Cost is $59 for members and $79 for non-members.
Panelists include Jim Coen, newly appointed Planet Fitness Executive Director as well as Executive Director of the Maine Franchise Owners Association; Rory Valas, Esq., Principal with the law firm of Valas & Associates, P.C., Boston, MA ; Timothy J. Bryant, Esq., a Partner with the law firm of Preti Flaherty, Portland, ME; and Gregg Rubenstein, Esq., a Partner with the law firm Nixon Peabody, Boston, MA. Suzanne Cummings, founder of Cummings Franchise Law, P.C. will moderate the panel.
ABOUT NEFA
New England Franchise Association (NEFA) is the trade organization for franchisors and franchisees in the region. The mission of NEFA is to bring franchise executives, franchisees and suppliers together to share ideas for success.
Franchising more than ever before, has an unprecedented opportunity to make a major positive impact on the future New England economy. In a 2001-05 study conducted by PriceWaterhouseCoopers on behalf of the International Franchise Association (IFA) found that in New England over 875,000 jobs are a result of franchising, the total output is over 100 billion dollars a year, and there are over 35,000 franchise establishments in the six New England states.
EVENT INFO
Space is limited. For more information and to reserve a seat for this event, please visit the New England Franchise Association via the organization’s website www.NEFranchise.org or email to info@NEFranchise.org.
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