Unique Seminar Will Ask "Can Your Business Be Franchised?"

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a study produced by The International Franchise Association, franchising creates almost $2 trillion in revenue every year -- worldwide. 14 percent of the private employment sector is attributed to franchising, and franchising is responsible for 18 million jobs.

A day-long seminar will arm prospective franchisors with information on every aspect of the franchising world, including prospective revenue growth, requirements for design and development of a franchise and required investments and legal advice. The event will be co-hosted by Michael Seid, who co-authored Franchising for Dummies along with the late Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy's (John Wiley & Sons). Seid is the president of the franchise advisory firm MSA Worldwide. Lane Fisher, partner in the franchise specialty law firm of Fisher & Zucker of Philadelphia is co-host of the seminar which will take place at his law firm located at 21 South 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20.

Attorney Lane Fisher, one of the most prominent names in franchise law will lead the seminar along with Mr. Seid. Topics will include the legal aspects of franchising your business and development of a growth strategy.  All speakers will be available by phone following the conference to answer guests' follow-up questions and provide additional insight into the world of franchising.

"In addition to working with experienced franchise business advisors, selecting lawyers who understand both the business of franchising and how to integrate the company's franchising strategy into the necessary legal documents is one of the most crucial decisions franchisors must make," said Kay Ainsley, managing director of MSA Worldwide.

The Philadelphia seminar is part of a fall series tour running through November 29 that will cover most major cities in the United States and Toronto. $295 covers a one-day seminar fee. Lunch will be provided and each guest will receive a copy of the book Franchising for Dummies. For more information on the "Franchising for Dummies" seminar, or to register, visit www.msaworldwide.com or contact Kim Ellis at [email protected] or (952) 892-5202.

SOURCE Law Firm of Fisher & Zucker