Name
From Policy to Practice: Designing and Leading an Effective Franchisee Compliance Program
Date & Time
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speakers
Frank Robinson, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Stacey Vassos, CFE, Comfort Keepers Canada
Marietta Snetsinger, CFE, Ascend Franchise Solutions Inc.
Zaki Zahur, RBI
Stacey Vassos, CFE, Comfort Keepers Canada
Marietta Snetsinger, CFE, Ascend Franchise Solutions Inc.
Zaki Zahur, RBI
Description
A strong compliance program is more than just a set of rules—it’s a strategic tool for protecting your brand and fostering healthy franchisee relationships. This session will explore how to develop and manage a practical, effective compliance program tailored to your franchise system’s size, maturity, and structure. Learn how to balance commercial and legal requirements with relationship management as we break down the core elements of compliance: from initial design and clear communication strategies to ongoing enforcement and support.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understanding what is a compliance program.
2. Understanding how to build a compliance program.
3. Understanding how to implement and enforce a compliance program.
Location Name
Balmoral Room
Full Address
Old Mill Toronto Event Venue
21 Old Mill Rd
York
Toronto ON M8X 1G5
Canada
21 Old Mill Rd
York
Toronto ON M8X 1G5
Canada
Session Type
Concurrent Session
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