December 13, 2016

SBA Dramatically Changes the Franchise Registry

Tom Spadea was recently asked by financing industry veteran Mike Rozman, CEO of BoeFly, for his thoughts on the recent SBA policy change regarding the Franchise Registry. The Small Business Administration (SBA) made a change to how SBA lenders will...

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November 18, 2016

Philadelphia Franchise Association October Lunch & Learn

Maggiano’s Little Italy in Philadelphia was packed with 90 franchise professionals during October’s Lunch & Learn event, a record high for attendance at our quarterly luncheons. The Philadelphia Franchise Association hosted the event on October 26. Tom Spadea moderated a...

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June 22, 2016

Philadelphia Franchise Association June Lunch & Learn

The Philadelphia Franchise Association had a Lunch & Learn at Maggiano’s Little Italy on June 8th. Attendees discussed the latest industry news and trends. The event was moderated by our very own Tom Spadea and featured 3 guest speakers. Here’s...

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May 6, 2016

Tom Spadea Speaking at Craft Brewers Conference

FREE THE BEER!: AN EXPLORATION OF THE RELEVANCE, NECESSITY, AND LEGALITY OF MODERN BEER FRANCHISE LAW The sale and distribution of beer is regulated by franchise laws that govern and restrict the relationship of brewers and their wholesalers. This presentation...

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