Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine Issue I, 2014 | Page 8

Chairman’ sNote Make Plans Now for the 2014 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference F ellow franchisees, I wish you all a Happy New Year with much success in your endeavors in 2014. I am very excited to announce that this year’s conference theme is “Planning for Growth.” With the economy slowly but surely rebounding, and capital access at its best point since pre-recession, opportunities will abound for franchisees to make measurable strides in their business. However, the best growth is intelligent growth, and that comes with proper planning, measurable objectives, and disciplined decision-making. This year