The Franchise Game, a 2nd Annual African American Franchise Symposium, Is Coming to Plano in August

Dessie Brown, left, and Tarji Carter, creators of The Franchise Game [Photo: The Franchise Player] The Franchise Game, the nation’s “first and only” African American franchise symposium and trade show, is coming to Plano on August 16, bringing together experts and industry leaders to discuss the secrets to success, challenges, and opportunities in franchising. The event, spearheaded by “The Franchise Player,” Tarji Carter, marketing expert Dessie Brown Jr., and brand consultant Daylon Goff, will take place at Yum! Restaurants International from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s theme is Own Your Future: Franchising as a Path to True Independence. The day will begin with a welcome from James Fripp, chief EIB officer at Yum! Brands, and will feature discussions with industry heavyweights, including Rachel Proctor, mayor of DeSoto/franchisee of Salata Salads; Andre Walters (Retired NFL Player / Duck Donuts), Aicha Bascaro (American Franchise Academy), Tanya Nebo (Nebo Law Firm), Dominique Maddox (EATS Broker), Shawn Caric (Smoothie King), Pam Gore (Dine Brands), Maureen DeStefano (Potbelly Sandwiches), and Carter. Roland Parrish (multi-unit McDonald’s franchisee) will be the guest of honor for this year’s Fireside Chat. “As we embark on our second year of TFG, we seek to attract multi-unit franchisees, owner/operators,...