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Welcome to the 2008 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference. We are excited to have your company as a part of this year’s show! Here you will find all the necessary and important information you need to get the most out of the show.

 

Important Due Dates

NOW
  • Hotel Reservations should be made immediately to secure a room and a special rate by contacting the  Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch at (800) 233-1234. Let them know you are attending the Multi-Unit Conference to receive the special negotiated rate of $265, single or double occupancy. This rate expires on March 22, or when the room block is full, whichever comes first. Once the room block expires no other rooms will be available at this rate. Basic room rate as of print time is $350/night.

NOW

  • Company logo, high resolution, EPS or JPG. Email to art@franchiseupdatemedia.com.
  • Company name and url for conference website. Email your company name, as you wish it to appear on the conference website, and url to art@franchiseupdatemedia.com
  • Directory listing. Download Form and email to art@franchiseupdatemedia.com. Your directory listing must be received by 1/31/08 to be in the Conference Guidebook Sponsor Directory and Area Developer Magazine's Special Conference Sponsor Showcase.
  • VIP Franchisees. Please provide us with names of two franchisees you want to put on the Area Developer VIP Guest List. VIPs get complimentary and unparalleled access to the conference. Submit names and contact information to kimberlieg@franchiseupdatemedia.com.
2/4/08
  • Conference Guidebook Ad. Provide digitally in TIFF, EPS, or JPEG 300 dpi only. Images and fonts must be embedded. Outline fonts. Ad dimensions:
    • Platinum: Back cover, 8 5/8” x 11 1/8” (Bleed), 7 3/8" x 9 3/4" (No Bleed)
    • Gold: Premium position page. 8 5/8” x 11 1/8” (Bleed),  7 3/8" x 9 3/4" (No Bleed)

    Email artwork to art@franchiseupdatemedia.com or contact for FTP information.

3/15/08
  • Register, identifying yourself as a sponsor. Registration is required.
    • Platinum sponsors- 4 registrations
    • Gold sponsors - 3 registrations
    • Silver sponsors - 2 registrations
    • All other sponsorship levels receive 1 registration
    • You can register additional attendees online for a special sponsor rate of $595
4/1/08
  • General Session Video presentation. Platinum 5 minutes, Gold 2 minutes. Send video presentations to:

Therese Thilgen
Franchise Update Media Group
6475 Camden Ave., Suite 103
San Jose, CA 95120

Conference Expo Hall Schedule

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

  • 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Open for Set-up

  • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Opening Cocktail Reception

Thursday, April 24, 2008

  • 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast

  • 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Lunch

  • 2:30 p.m. - Exhibit hall closes.

Exhibit Hall, Booths, & Shipping Info

Click here for the exhibitor kit.

Brede Exposition Services
Customer Service Department
Phone:  602/275-5900

Southwest Soiree - Chairman's Dinner (Franchisees & Sponsors Only)

Platinum sponsors receive 4 tickets, Gold receives 3 tickets. A limited number of tickets for sponsors have been set aside for this event. Details will be provided to you soon.

Attendee List

The pre-show attendee list will be emailed to you 3 weeks before the conference. A final attendee list will be emailed post conference.


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