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Follow on Google News | Restaurant Brokers discuss the importance Franchise AssociationsRestaurant Brokers Robin and Eric Gagnon are joined by Steve Caldeira, President and CEO of the IFA and David McDougall, President and CEO of Backyard Burgers, Inc. as they discuss franchise associations on the air.
By: We Sell Restaurants The panel of industry experts will include Steve Caldeira, President and CEO of the International Franchise Association and David McDougall, President and CEO of Backyard Burgers, Inc. Guests: Steve Caldeira, President and CEO of the International Franchise Association Steve Caldeira is President and CEO of the International Franchise Association, the world's oldest and largest organization representing the franchise industry. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., IFA works to protect, enhance and promote the U.S. franchise industry, which consists of 825,000 U.S. franchise business that creates nearly 18 million jobs and $2.1 trillion of economic activity annually. Mr. Caldeira has 30 years of government relations, political, communications, fundraising and professional development experience. Before joining the IFA in June 2010, Mr. Caldeira served as the Executive Vice President of Global Communications & Chief Public Affairs Officer for Dunkin' Brands, Inc., the $8 billion parent company of Dunkin Donuts and Baskin-Robbins. David McDougall, President and CEO of Backyard Burgers, Inc. Dave is the current President and Chief Executive Officer of Back Yard Burgers, Inc. a better burger restaurant company based in Nashville, TN. The brand has been in business since 1987, operating 81 company and franchise restaurants in fifteen states. Dave’s background includes over 30 years of food service and franchise experience in both quick and full service specializing in operations, training and international business. He most recently was the Sr. Vice President of QSR Operations for NexCen Franchise Management; a multi brand franchise company based in Atlanta, GA. Brands under his leadership include Marble Slab Creamery, Maggie Moo’s Treatery, Pretzel Time, Pretzel Maker and Great American Cookies. With over 1200 locations in eleven countries and growing, responsibilities include Franchise Operations, Supply Chain, Training, and International. In the last segment, “Restaurant Reality”, restaurant brokers, Robin and Eric Gagnon will discuss the realities of Franchise Associations. During this segment, the husband and wife team tackle the tough topic no one wants to talk about. The restaurant brokers will share firsthand accounts of the hundreds of restaurants they have sold and will provide advice to aspiring or established restaurateurs and entrepreneurs. The team, who is unafraid of the f-word, fail and the s-word, sell will give listeners the unbridled truth about the restaurant industry. End
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