NexGoal Announces Partnership With The International Franchise Professionals Group

NexGoal is happy to announce its new partnership with The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG). We are thrilled to be working with their experienced franchise and business broker network.

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“We are excited about working with Kevin [Dahl] and his team at NexGoal. We really like their program and we are happy to have them join as members of the IFPG.” – Don Daszkowski, Founding Member of IFPG

The International Franchise Professionals Group (also known as IFPG) is a membership based organization that has over 700 members. Our members consist of Franchisors, Franchisor Brokers, Lenders, and other Franchise Professionals that help potential candidates in the process of buying a franchise. To learn more about IFPG, visit http://www.ifpg.org 

 

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Dahl to Join Other Franchisors at 2014 IFA Convention

2014IFAConventionLogoNexGoal president and CEO Kevin Dahl will head to New Orleans, LA for the 2014 IFA Convention. Sponsored by the International Franchising Association, the five-day event will feature educational sessions, networking events, in-depth panels, and a panel of top notch speakers.

Held at the New Orleans Convention Center, the IFA Convention features a full schedule of educational sessions addressing topics ranging from financing, customer service, suppliers, legislation, and business development. Keynote speakers include former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta, the CEO of AFC Enterprises Inc. Cheryl Bachelder, and the managing director of global channel sales for Google Todd Rowe.

Once again, NexGoal will join fellow athlete franchisors as the Professional Athlete Franchising Initiative (PAFI) will offer new member enrollment and host a breakout session, “Best Practices: Pairing Athletes With Good Operators,” scheduled for Monday, February 24 at 10:15 a.m.

“As a charter member of PAFI, I’m looking forward to sharing my experience as a franchisor with fellow athletes,” said Dahl. “The IFA Convention always has something new for those of us in the industry. The educational and networking aspect of these five days will generate momentum for NexGoal as we continue to grow.”

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NexGoal To Join Fellow Athlete Franchisees At 4th Annual PAFI Franchise Summit

PAFI-LogoNexGoal will once again join fellow charter members, current and retired professional athletes for the Professional Athlete Franchise Initiative‘s Franchise Summit. This educational event, set for July 14-17 at Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business, is an opportunity to learn about and network within the franchise community.

Kevin Dahl, co-founder and CEO of NexGoal, will join one of the panel discussions, “Understanding the FDD“ on July 15. As a former athlete and franchise owner, Dahl will be able to share his experience growing his franchise business and advise fellow athletes on the journey they will face.

“I’m very excited to participate on the PAFI panel in this area of franchising,” said Dahl. “This summit is a great event to educate athletes on the professional opportunities that the franchise world has to offer for athletes.”

According to PAFI, the Summit is designed to introduce professional athletes to the basic architecture of the franchise industry. During this multi-day conference participants learn the ins and outs of becoming a franchisee. This year, PAFI is launching more advanced learning sessions for athletes that are already in the business, focusing more on exposing athlete wealth and business managers in to the value that  the franchise model provides.

This year’s summit will include:

  • Franchise expo
  • Advance athlete franchisee sessions
  • Athlete and franchisor joint sessions
  • Interactive team building sessions
  • In-store operational tours
  • Networking mixers and receptions

“Athletes are perfect at following a game plan like the plan franchisors lay out,” Dahl added. “As NexGoal continues to expand, our business model is an alternative franchise that fellow athletes can succeed at and become involved first-hand in their own business.”

 

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NexGoal Welcomes First Franchisee

nexgoal.gif2013NexGoal288102.gifNexGoal is very excited to announce that their first franchise group has completed the NexGoal training camp! NexGoal’s first franchise is located in the great sports state of Michigan and will be captained by Jack Vivian. Mr. Vivian has built a 44 year career in the development and management of public assembly and sports facilities. He has also provided design and operational advice to hundreds of owners, architects and engineers worldwide. Jack was a former hockey player and the first Hockey Coach of Bowling Green State University.

Everyone on the NexGoal team is celebrating the first training camp completion in which Jack and his first hire Nick Martens graduated.

Jack and Nick will be working with NexGoal’s support staff and NexGoal’s corporate trainer Doug Beaboutthroughout their start up months and for many successful years to come.

 “I am excited about the opportunity to continue my lifelong efforts of placing former university and professional athletes in career positions.  Kevin and Brad have developed a detailed, easy to operate, turnkey method that matches the career aspirations and skill sets with the employer needs.”

– Jack Vivian

 Please call Jack and Nick at their Michigan office at (313) 334-4668 for any of your recruiting needs.

 Also, if you would like information on other NexGoal franchise opportunities please click here

 

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