Calling all social franchises! (Or people interested in social franchising.)
On Oct. 28, 2020, the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) Social Sector Franchise Task Force and Rosenberg International Franchise Center at the University of New Hampshire will host a free virtual conference to discuss best practices for using the variety of financing options available to help social franchises grow efficiently and sustainably in today’s challenging environment.
Using Financing to Unleash the Power of Franchising in the Social Sector
Oct. 28, 2020
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
Register here
Speakers will include:
- E. Hachemi Aliouche – Director, Rosenberg International Franchise Center, University of New Hampshire
- Marla Rosner – Senior Learning & Development Consultant, MSA Worldwide; Chair, IFA Social Sector Task Force
- Marc Blumenthal – Executive Director, Social Ventures Foundation
- Galen Welsch – CEO, Jibu
- Walter Tukahiirwa – Franchisee, Jibu
- Azfal and Sabrina Habib – Co-founders, Kidogo
- Lynda Toussaint – CEO, Unjani Clinics
- Peter D. Holt – President & CEO, The Joint Chiropractic; Vice-Chair, IFA Social Sector Task Force
- Julie McBride – Founder & CEO, Stage Six
What’s a social franchise, anyway?
According to the Social Sector Franchise Task Force, social franchises are “primarily developed to offer products and services that people need — not simply want — such as healthcare, safe drinking water, sanitation, clean energy, and education.” Think of it like an NGO that grows through the franchise business model.
To learn more about social franchising, check out the Social Sector Franchise Task Force’s FAQ here.
