April 4, 2009 - Who:

Darrell Johnson, President, FRANdata

Johnson is the president of FRANdata, an Arlington-Va.-based research company that tracks franchise systems and their performance. With more than 25 years of experience in the franchise and banking industry, Johnson is a Wharton-trained economist who draws on the FRANdata database, the most comprehensive collection of franchise statistics and performance metrics available, to provide cutting-edge commentary and insights into the franchise industry.

Ron Feldman, CEO, Siegel Financial Group

Feldman is the CEO of Siegel Financial Group, which concentrates on securing financing for business acquisitions and/or franchise start-ups and resales from $50,000 to $10 million.

Reginald Heard, President, Bankers One Capital

Heard is the President and CEO of Bankers One Capital, which has over 20 years in experience and knowledge in financing business loans for franchise startups & purchases, independent business acquisitions, hotel financing, a full spectrum of commercial real estate transactions, working capital, partner buy-outs, restaurants, gas stations & convenience stores, and medical practices.

What:

One hour panel presentation with Q & A to follow. Topic of seminar will be "Franchise Financing in Today's Economy"

When:

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST

Where:

The presentation will be available live via webinar. Visit https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=1vpxwmm7km1k and scroll down to the bottom of the page to register.

About FRANdata

FRANdata (www.frandata.com) is an independent research company that tracks and analyzes the franchise industry. The Arlington, Va.-based company receives no advertising or other fee arrangements that might influence its objectivity. FRANdata is often cited as an expert in such leading media as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.

About International Franchise Association

The International Franchise Association, the world's oldest and largest organization representing franchising, is the preeminent voice and acknowledged leader for the industry worldwide. Approaching a half-century of service with a growing membership of more than 1,300 franchise systems, 11,000-plus franchisees and more than 500 firms that supply goods and services to the industry, IFA protects, enhances and promotes franchising by advancing the values of integrity, respect, trust, commitment to excellence, honesty and diversity. For more information, visit the IFA Web site at www.franchise.org.

View Company Website: http://www.frandata.com