Spring 2016 – The Employment Challenge, Hiring and Retaining Engaged and Invested Employees
Please join us for breakfast and a cup of “joe” for the launch of the Joe Merlot Franchise Business Exchange.
Topic: Hiring and Retaining Engaged and Invested Employees
When: May 4, 2016, 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Where: Maggiano’s, Northpark Mall, Dallas, Texas
Our featured panelists are:
- Glenna Hecht, principal of Humanistic Consulting, an outsourced human resource and training company
- Dylan Rafaty, principal of DylanListed, which provides placement services for people with self-identified disabilities
- Tom Landis, founder of Howdy’s Homemade Ice Cream chains
How do you attract and retain talented workers? How do you find the right people for the job? Glenna will share advice on how to achieve team success, and a model for retaining and engaging employees. Panelists will discuss the importance of a truly diverse workforce and will speak to direct experience in hiring and retaining employees with disabilities. Panelists will also discuss how having a workforce that includes workers with disabilities has improved the company’s performance and enriched the workforce environment.
Summer 2016 – Cause Marketing: How Standing for a Cause Builds Customer Loyalty.
Please join us on Wednesday, August 3rd, from 7:30 to 9:00 A.M., where
Fall 2016 – Franchises and the Employment Relationship
On Wednesday, November 2nd, from 7:30 to 9:00 A.M., we’re happy to welcome back Glenna Hecht, to speak on “Franchises and the Employment Relationship.”
The presentation will address joint employment issues in the
Mullin Law attorneys Laura Lewis and Farheen Ibrahim will moderate
Winter 2017 – Psychographic Analysis for Franchisors
Please join us for breakfast and a cup of “joe” for the Joe Merlot Franchise Business Exchange.
Topic: Psychographic Analysis for Franchisors
When: February 8, 2017, 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Where: Maggiano’s, Northpark Mall, Dallas, Texas
Our featured speaker:
Rebecca Monet, Founder of Zoracle Profiles
How franchisors can use psychometric assessments to improve franchisee performance.
A psychographic analysis tool will help a franchisor in the following ways:
- Faster ramp-up
- Better quality franchisee and faster ramp-up
- Better validation
- Greater franchisee satisfaction, better validation and less litigation
- Reduced cost to support
- Reduced cost to recruit, support and train franchisees
- Greater retention
- Stronger franchisee compliance and retention
- Increased performance
- Increased franchisee performance and profitability
Spring 2017 – Insights on Data and Marketing Solutions
When: May 3, 2017, 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Where: Maggiano’s, Northpark Mall, Dallas, Texas
Our featured speaker: Rom Krupp, CEO of Marketing Vitals
Topics: Insights on Data and Marketing Solutions
Rom Krupp is the CEO of MarketingVitals.com, a provider of
Summer 2017 – Putting the Merlot in Joe Merlot!
Please join us for some appetizers and a glass of Merlot for the Joe Merlot Franchise Business Exchange.
When: August 2, 2017, 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lazy Dog in Addison, Texas
Joe Merlot is excited to announce our first Merlot event! Join our group as we meet on August 2nd, 2017 between 5 and 7:30 PM, at the Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar in Addison to network,
We will enjoy heavy appetizers and great company, with a cash bar available for those inclined. We look forward to seeing you there!
Fall 2017 – Straight Talk About Franchise Development
Topic: Straight Talk About Franchise Development
When: November 8, 2017, 7:30 to 8:45 a.m.
Where: Maggiano’s, Northpark Mall, Dallas, Texas
Join us on Wednesday, November 8th, as we explore the franchise sales process. What are the current trends in lead generation? How do you
Winter 2018 – When the Government Knocks on Your Door
Topic: When the Government Knocks on Your Door
When: February 7, 2018, 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Where: Maggiano’s, Northpark Mall, Dallas, Texas
Join us on Wednesday, February 7th, as we explore the “When the Government Knocks on Your Door” How businesses can manage federal
Spring 2018 – Successful Tips for Franchisors
Please join us on May 8th (it’s a Tuesday!) for “Successful Tips for Franchisors,” presented by Cordell Riley, Founder and President of
Topic: Successful Tips for Franchisors
When: May 8, 2018, 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Where: Maggiano’s, Northpark Mall, Dallas, Texas
Please join us for breakfast and a cup of “joe” for the Joe Merlot Franchise Business Exchange.
Summer 2018 – Overcoming Objections and Closing the Deal
Please join us for breakfast and a cup of “joe” for the Joe Merlot Franchise Business Exchange.
Topic: Overcoming Objections and Closing the Deal
When: August 1, 2018, 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Where: Maggiano’s, Northpark Mall, Dallas, Texas
Please join us on August 1, 2018, for the next installment of our Franchise Development Series: Overcoming Objections and Closing the Deal.
Mike Pollock, is the founding principal of FranLift, a professional provider of franchise development services to emerging and mature brands. Mike has more than 20 years’ experience in franchise development, having worked with the leading franchise referral networks and outsource development firms in the industry. Cheryl Mullin and Laura Canada Lewis are shareholders of Mullin Law, PC, a commercial law firm recognized internationally in the area of franchise law.
Winter 2019 – What is Your Ops Manual For?
Please join us for breakfast and a cup of “joe” for the Joe Merlot Franchise Business Exchange.
Topic: What is Your Ops Manual For?
When: February 6, 2019, 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Where: Maggiano’s, Northpark Mall, Dallas, Texas
Please join us on February 6, 2019, for the next installment of our Franchise Development Series: What is your operations manual really for, and how to ensure that it remains a document that will defend you rather than the other way around. The presentation will feature Kit Vinson, owner of FranMan and host of The Franchise Manual Podcast.
