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Exhibitor Badges will be mailed to all exhibitors who submitted their badge registration form prior to October 15th. You can still submit badge registrations and pick up your Exhibitor Badge at the Exhibitor Registration Counter at the Convention Center.
The Exhibitor Registration Counter will be located in the lobby of West Hall A. Upon arrival at the convention center, bring your badges to the Exhibitor Registration Desk to check in and pick up your badge holders. Exhibitor Badges will be mailed on October 21, 2008. If you did not complete the On-Line Exhibitor Registration Form prior to October 15, 2008, you can pick up your Exhibitor Badge at check in.
Our Show Office will be located in Booth 464 on the show floor.
Service Counters will be located at the back of the 200 aisle. If you have questions regarding your service orders (carpet, furniture, labor, shipping, electric, internet) please see the appropriate service provider for assistance. Lead Retrieval System provider is e-Vents Registration and will have a service counter next to the Exhibitor Registration Counter in the Lobby of Hall A
Exhibitor Move In is Thursday, November 6th from 8am to 5pm. All exhibitors’ booths must be set by Thursday evening. Set up is not permitted on Friday morning. Please note: Children are not permitted on the show floor during move in or move out hours. Children are only allowed on the show floor during show hours.
Exhibitor Move Out is Sunday, November 9th from 4pm to 8pm and Monday, November 10th from 8am to 11am. Break down is not permitted until after the show closes on Sunday. All shipments must be picked up no later than 11am Monday, November 10th.
Think Security! Show security guards will be on duty 24 hours a day from move-in to move-out. However, show security cannot and should not be counted on to provide more than a presence to inhibit theft. Please see the Think Security flyer for a few precautions to help in reducing the risk of theft or disappearance. As an additional safeguard, exhibitors may hire the services of a guard to provide an exclusive presence in their booth using the “In-Booth Security” form or by contacting the official WCFE security contractor.
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Don’t miss your scheduled appointment to select space for next year’s WCFE, scheduled for October 2-4, 2009 at the
Los Angeles Convention Center
As a 2008 exhibitor, you have the first opportunity to select space in advance of next year’s event and secure rate protection from 2009 increases.
(Rate increase goes into effect Monday, November 10, 2008.)
Check your Inbox the week of October 27th for your Space Selection Kit. Your kit will contain your Priority Ranking Number and appointment time for attending your Space Selection Meeting during WCFE.
Each WCFE exhibitor is assigned a Priority Ranking Number which is based on a point system.
For information on the WCFE Priority Point System, and for instructions on how to be ready for your appointment, please
click here.
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Improve Your Position - Reach Every Exhibiting and Attending Franchisor at West Coast Franchise Expo!
Introducing 2 “NEW” Onsite Promotions and Programs Available
1. Foot Steps:
Foot prints with your logo lead from the Exhibit Floor Entrance directly to your exhibit booth.
2. Inflatable Logo/Message: stands 8’ tall X 10’ wide and sits 2 feet in depth. A cold-air fan keeps your message up and visible and...its yours to keep after the show.
Other Available On-Site Promotions:
Car in Lobby
Exhibitor Show Bag insert
Meter Board/Billboard. 3’w x 4’h
Banner: 4’h x 8’w
Companies Sponsoring & Promoting on site include:
AllBusiness.com, Bigholler Online Ordering, Diamond Financial, Equity Corporate Finance, Fraegre & Benson, FranchiseEpxo.com, FranchiseMart, Guidant Financial,
Hewlett Packard, Jackson Hewitt, Jani-King, NG Franchise Services, Nexcen Brands, Tasti-D-Lite, The UPS Store, United Franchise Group, Showhomes, Yoshinoya, Anago, Goddard School and Intelligent Office.
Get the edge with on-site promotional opportunities. Contact Grisha Davida at 201-881-1638 or gdavida@mfvexpo.com.
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Seminar Track: Franchisors Seeking Growth
Take advantage of your time at the WCFE and attend some of the free seminars covering important topics for every franchisor. As franchising continues to grow, the time is ripe to explore expansion. This track will explain the crucial business and legal considerations that may affect where and when franchisors should go and how to operate most effectively.
Click here and look for this
symbol  to find further information on these seminars.
No separate registration is necessary to attend the free seminars.
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 Special Exhibitor Symposia Rates!
WCFE Symposia are CFE Accredited. 
Register and receive a 50% discount by using the Source Code EXSYM.
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Symposia 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. Your Operations Manual becomes the core reference document for how to replicate your business methods for all franchisees and so must be thorough, clear and user-friendly. In addition, it must clearly specify what customer products and services, policies, marketing approaches, etc. are required for compliance with your franchise agreement. Learn key content that should be included as well as how to create a user-friendly Operations Manual in this 3-hour symposium.
 
Separate badge must be
picked up at attendee registration.
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Symposia 4: The Use of Technology in Franchising
An important focus of franchising companies in recent years has been the way in which they can harness developments in electronic, telecommunications and internet technologies to enhance their business and franchise relationships.
This Symposium will explore these technologies; the approaches companies have taken to use the web and to business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce; the domain name and cybersquatter issues to consider when implementing a system-wide strategy for use of the web; as well as intranets and extranets to optimize your franchise sales strategy.
Separate badge must be
picked up at attendee registration.
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