The West Coast Franchise Expo

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Symposia

For easy guidance, each description is related to a specific track. The legend below will help you understand the meaning of the symbols listed with each seminar description.

Buying a Franchise

Currently Franchising

Business & Compliance Resources

Franchising Your Business

Third Party Franchising

Education is the most important aspect of owning or expanding a business. By attending the in-depth symposia, you will walk away from the WCFE with a wealth of knowledge that will help you in the success of your business decisions in the future.

CFE credits are available for Symposia 2, 3 and 4.

Symposium 1: THE A TO Z's OF BUYING A FRANCHISE
Information for those who are just getting started with their research, as well as those who are close to making a decision to buy a franchise. Click here for more details.
Symposium 2: FRANCHISING YOUR BUSINESS
If you are thinking about expanding your current business through franchising, or you are an early stage franchisor seeking guidance, this information will provide the opportunity to learn from experts in the field. Click here for more details.
	Symposium 3: OPERATIONS MANUALS: THE FOUNDATION TO CONSISTENT EXECUTION
Documentation of your business’ processes and procedures is the foundation to consistent execution of your franchise concept. In this 3-hour Symposium, learn how to create a user-friendly Operations Manual as well as key content that should be included. Click here for more details.
	Symposium 4: THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN FRANCHISING
This Symposium will explore the way in which prospective and currently franchising companies can harness developments in electronic, telecommunications and internet technologies to enhance their business and franchise relationships. Click here for more details.