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• featuring presentations from 30+ growing franchise brands.

• connect with top franchise lenders and investors.

• access capital for your franchise system.

• Get an insider’s look at the lending and investment environment.

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franchise times® 17th annual franchise finance & Growth conference is franchising’s premier franchise lending and dealmaker’s conference. Attendees are invited to meet with franchise lenders and investors throughout the conference and get an inside look at the growth plans of over 30+ successful franchise companies as they make presentations about their expansion initiatives. Lenders, investors and potential franchisees will want to learn more about these growing brands and network with other franchise operator attendees. It’s a franchise dealmaker’s event and one that shouldn’t be missed.

Attendees will also attend workshops and luncheon presentations concerning the current lending and investment environment for franchised businesses. For all attendees, the networking and educational possibilities are outstanding.

who should attendOwners, operators and senior management of franchise businesses including franchisors and multi-unit franchisees interested in expanding their operations. Also invited are representatives from banks, finance companies, SBA lenders, investors, private equity firms, real estate investors and other financial intermediaries who wish to learn more about the growth and expansion plans from the presenting franchise brands and network with other franchise operator attendees.

about the conference

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The conference will be held at the encore hotel located at 3121 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109. The Encore is a resort destination casino with luxury hotel towers. Encore’s well-appointed spaces offer a bright and elegant style paired with the exceptional level of service that is uniquely Wynn.

To reserve your room, call the encore at 1-888-320-9966.

The last day to make reservations at the $209 discounted conference rate is March 25, 2015.

For online reservations: https://resweb.passkey.comReswebdo?mode=welcome _ gi _new&groupID=40300123

cPe credits for accountants franchise times® is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. Website: www.nasba.org

earn up to 14 cPe credits. Program Level: Basicdelivery method: Group-Live Prerequisites: None

cfe credits in franchisinGThe conference is approved by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives (ICFE) of the International Franchise Association for 300 credits towards the Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) program. A portion of each registration fee is remitted to the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives (ICFE). All Certified Franchise Executives (CFEs) are required to renew their certification every three years. Conference attendees are eligible for 300 credits towards recertification.

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monday, april 20, 201512:00 Pm – registration opens1:30 Pm – Keynote: sally smith, buffalo wild wings 2:15 Pm – franchisor Presentations5:30 Pm – networking reception

tuesday, april 21, 20157:30 am – breakfast and Presentation9:30 am – Keynote: Paul brown, arby’s10:00 am– franchisor Presentations12:30 Pm – franchise times® dealmakers awards Luncheon2:00 Pm – franchisor Presentations5:30 Pm – networking reception

wednesday, april 22, 20157:30 am – breakfast8:00 am – franchisor Presentations the up and comers11:00 am – conference concludes

aGenda-at-a-GLanceconference hiGhLiGhts

franchise times® is celebrating franchise dealmaking by honoring the best financial transactions in franchising of 2014. winning dealmakers will take center stage at this year’s conference and be honored at the conference luncheon on tuesday, april 21, 2015. during the luncheon, conference attendees will get an inside look at the winning deals.

representatives from the top lenders and other financial intermediaries who wish to meet representatives from growing franchise brands will be at the conference – and on-stage to introduce themselves!

meet the franchise Lenders

the art of the deal: how the best deals Got done

Join the discussion with the franchise times’ dealmakers on the ins and outs of the boldest transactions of the Past Year Moderator: Beth Ewen, Managing Editor, Franchise TimesGreg Flynn, CEO, Flynn Restaurant GroupHeidi Ganahl, CEO, Camp Bow WowMike Bidwell, CEO, The Dwyer Group

Greg Flynn Heidi Ganahl Mike Bidwell

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Paul brown, ceo, arby’s restaurant Group Paul serves as the CEO for Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. (ARG). Arby’s was the first nationally franchised, coast-to-coast sandwich chain and currently has more than 3,400 restaurants worldwide.

Approximately, 1,000 of the restaurants are company-owned and operated. In 2011, the Arby’s brand was acquired by Roark Capital Group.

sally smith, ceo, buffalo wild wings Sally serves as CEO and president of Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc., one of the nation’s fastest-growing national restaurant chains which includes more than 1,072 restaurants in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In 2003, Sally led

the company in its initial public offering, raising more than $50 million which has helped fund the company’s exceptional growth.

KeYnote sPeaKers

roland dickey Jr.ceo, dickey’s barbecue restaurants Roland is grandson of company founder Travis Dickey, Sr. Since becoming president and CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants in 2006, he has expanded the restaurant’s reach from 20 to over 500 restaurants nationwide.

mark wolfingerceo, denny’sMark joined Denny’s in 2005, bringing a wealth of retail and restaurant experience as well as strategic and financial knowledge that help strengthen the Denny’s brand and solidify the company’s capital structure.

Grady walkertreasurer, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Grady’s charge at Popeyes is to maintain an efficient capital structure for the company, and to foster and accelerate growth in Popeyes’ company and franchisee-owned restaurant network.

Phil friedmanceo, salsarita’s fresh cantinaPhil is at the helm of Salsarita’s, an 85-location casual Mexican restaurant chain he acquired through his holding company, Mississippi Restaurant Group, LLC. Prior to Salsarita’s he was chairman, CEO and president of McAlister’s Corporation.

James GrecoPresident & coo, newk’s eateryPresident and COO of Newk’s Eatery, Jim is a visionary in growing middle-market restaurant companies, Prior to Newk’s, he held other executive positions in the industry including CEO and president of Sbarro, CEO of Le Duff America and CEO of Bruegger’s Enterprises, Inc.

James whitechairman, ceo & President, Jamba JuiceAs the leader of Jamba Juice Company, a subsidiary of Jamba Inc., James led the company through a turnaround, driving the change to build it into a powerhouse chain for health-concious consumers.

franchise comPanY Presentersstephen satherceo, el Pollo LocoStephen has been CEO and president of El Pollo Loco since 2010. He has extensive industry and management experience in the casual dining and quick-service sectors and a deep understanding of restaurant operations.

rodney eckermanceo, PizzarevRodney has served in a senior management capacity in diverse areas of the entertainment business. He brings his experience and past success to his newest business venture, PizzaRev, where he serves as co-CEO. The company projects to have 65 corporate and franchise units open in 2015.

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franchise comPanY Presenters

Jim mizesPresident, blaze PizzaOver the past 25 years, Jim has worked with multiple start-ups to rapidly grow the business. He currently leads Blaze Pizza, where it has grown from 2 to 40+ restaurants in 18 months. The Blaze team has more than 30 experienced franchisees covering most of the U.S.

sam Kaufmancfo, la madeleinePromoted after more than five years as senior director of financial planning for la Madeleine, Kaufman has a wealth of restaurant industry knowledge. He began working in financial roles at restaurant companies nearly 15 years ago.

samit Varmaceo, Pizza studioVenture capitalist and pizza lover Samit co-founded Pizza Studio in 2012. Inspired by his fondest childhood memories of creating his own pizzas in his mother’s kitchen, the “build-your-own” assembly line-style pizzeria opened its doors off the campus of the University of Southern California in January 2013.

• burgerfi – Corey Winograd, CEO• cKe - Jim Sullivan, Sr. Vice President• dairy Queen – Mark Vinton, CFO• driven brands – Steve Jackson, CFO• dunkin’ brands – Jason Maceda, Finance• Jersey mike’s – John Teza, CDO• Krispy Kreme - Tony Thompson, CFO• nothing bundt cakes – Brian Harley, CFO• renue systems – David Grossman, CEO• self esteem brands – Chuck Runyon CEO• senior helpers - Robert Sharkey, CFO• sonic - Steve Vaughan, CFO• uncle maddio’s – Tony Brewer, CFO

rich hicksceo, mooYah burgers fries & shakesRich was recently voted top 25 CEO’s in Fast Casual’s 2014 Top Movers and Shakers. He has been in the restaurant business nearly 30 years, working his way up from dishwasher to his current role as CEO at MOOYAH Burgers Fries & Shakes.

blake baileycfo, Zaxby’s franchisingBlake began his career with Zaxby’s as a corporate controller when Zaxby’s consisted of 85 restaurants. He has been instrumental in building the financial infrastructure that supports this rapidly growing franchise system.

additional presenting brands (as of March 18, 2015)tom Kurrikoff

cfo, tGi fridaysTom joined TGI Fridays to continue a restaurant industry career that began 25 years ago. As executive vice president and CFO he is responsible for all accounting and financial matters for TGI Fridays domestically and internationally and is a member of the executive team.

mike rotondoceo, tropical smoothie cafeAfter serving as vice president of operations and COO, Mike was named CEO in August 2012. In this role, he is responsible for the brand’s strategic vision and overall franchise performance.

scott redlerfounder, freddy’s frozen custard & steakburgersScott is co-founder, COO and vice president of Freddy’s. He is responsible for operations, purchasing, construction and franchising.Freddy’s has 140 locations and will look to open 45 new outlets in 2015.

PaneL discussionswhat franchisees want ryan Palmer, Shareholder, Monroe Moxness Bergdennis monroe, Chair, Monroe Moxness Bergtabbassum mumtaz, President, Ampex Restaurant MgmtJeff Kiecke, Owner, Brandon Holdings

art of the deal: how the best deals Got done beth ewen, Managing Editor, Franchise TimesGreg flynn, CEO, Flynn Restaurant Groupheidi Ganahl, CEO, Camp Bow Wowmike bidwell, CEO, Dwyer Group

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