IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022
30 Oct - 4 Nov 2022
Room 211, Level 2
Session information
Challenges and pitfalls of franchising and distribution in Latin America
Tuesday 1 November (0930 - 1045)
Room 211, Level 2
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Committee(s)
International Franchising Committee
(Lead)
Description
This session will explore common challenges franchise and distribution companies face when conducting business in Latin America. This session will cover several Latin American countries. Among the issues that will be covered are franchise disclosure and registration requirements, currency restrictions and foreign exchange risk, product importation, multi-concept franchise owners and distributors, and enforcement.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Alan R Greenfield | Greenberg Traurig, Denver, Colorado, USA; Secretary, International Franchising Committee |
| Cristobal Porzio | Porzio Rios Garcia, Santiago, Chile; Website Officer, International Franchising Committee |
Speakers
| Ignacio Astete | Drake Food Service International, Miami, Florida, USA |
| Michael Nilevsky | KFC Global and Pizza Hut International, Plano, Texas, USA |
| Mauricio Paschold | MP Consulting, Santiago, Chile |