Minorities Building Wealth with Franchising - New York City

We invite you to a value-packed educational seminar with top experts in the industry that will provide valuable information on how Minorities can profit and build generational wealth as a Franchisee or a Franchisor.

During this 1 hour session, you will learn emerging trends, the leading players in the franchising industry, how technology affects growth, access to capital, and the regulatory environment.

Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Location:

Jacob Javits Convention Center

Hall 1C
429 11th Avenue
New York, NY USA

Room: Show Floor Theatre 1

Benefits of attending:

- Learn the top keys to success in franchising

- Learn how to get access to capital

- Learn the advantages and disadvantages of being a franchisee or franchisor

- Learn marketing secrets to grow a franchise business

- Learn the current state of franchising

- Understanding the legal language of franchising

Speakers:

1) Richard Snow | CEO | Amplify Franchise Financing

Richard Snow is founder and CEO of Amplify Franchise Financing, where he provides financing solutions to franchise brands nationwide. Snow is a nationally recognized franchise lender with more than two decades of experience structuring capital solutions for emerging and established franchisees.

From 2018 to 2025, he helped guide entrepreneurs across the United States and Canada through the complexities of small business lending, facilitating more than $683 million in SBA and commercial loans. Snow is also a multi-unit franchisee of Brooklyn Robot Foundry, a franchise industry influencer and a banking professional with experience in SBA and commercial lending. He previously held senior franchise and SBA lending roles at Bremer Bank, WSFS Bank and Benetrends Financial.

In 2023, the International Franchise Association honored him with the Ronald E. Harrison Award for excellence in franchising. Snow serves as chair of the International Franchise Association Diversity Institute Board and sits on the boards of the African American Chamber of Commerce in Philadelphia, the International Franchise Association and the IFA Foundation. He is past chair of the Black Franchise Leadership Council, former board president of The Business Center for Entrepreneurship and a board member of the NBMBAA Philadelphia Chapter.

A longtime advocate for franchising and entrepreneurship, Snow partners with organizations including the International Franchise Association, NBMBAA, OFN, ICABA, the US Black Chambers, Thomas Jefferson University and the University of Pennsylvania to expand access to capital and strengthen the national entrepreneurship ecosystem.

He earned an MBA from Eastern University and a BA in speech communication and public relations with a minor in economics from Edinboro University.

2) Tamika Franklyn - Founder - Precision Franchise LLC,

Founder of Precision Franchise LLC, guiding aspiring entrepreneurs in owning proven model businesses. I have access to several hundred Franchise Businesses and Opportunities where I provide 1:1 consultations to determine the best business model for your lifestyle and goals, preparing you with introductions to the franchisors.

The reason why I am so passionate about this business is because of the lucrative opportunities that are available in this space.I realized that no one I knew personally was familiar with this path of business ownership and needed help understanding why. I then came to realize that one of the key reasons was that there weren't many people who looked like me actually educating my community on this successful path to business ownership. This made me passionate to become visible in this space and take this knowledge back to women and people of color, as we only make up 28% of this industry so that they can understand that owning a Franchise or Proven Business Models is well within their grasp and I can help them do it!

3) Omar Hawthorne

Omar Hawthorne is the Director of Franchise Development for Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant. Since joining Golden Krust in 2007, he has served the Real Estate and Marketing departments and now holds the position as Director of Franchise Development & Community Affairs.

As the Director of Franchise Development & Community Affairs, he communicates with potential franchisees, administers franchise contracts and disclosure procedures, maintains legal compliance with all federal and state specific franchise sales regulations.

He also serves as the interaction point for prospects inquiring about franchise opportunities and interprets demographic information and mapping that will allow for easy identification and evaluation of appropriate territories for development.

His love for business and the expertise developed while working at Golden Krust have led him to become a Certified Franchise Executive. His training and sharp communication skills have made him a most valuable assistant to the Marketing Department in the areas of community involvement and philanthropic programs.

4) Andre Kay - CEO of Sociallybuzz. We help franchises and small businesses grow using social media data and advertising.

Andre Kay is an acclaimed entrepreneur and innovator, best known as the founder of Sociallybuzz, one of the world's first social media agencies. His visionary leadership has seen the company listed among Entrepreneur Magazine's best entrepreneurial firms in America. Being recognized as one of South Florida's most influential business leaders further underscores his success.

Alongside business, Andre is passionate about philanthropy, leveraging his triumph to make a global impact. His record includes effective campaigns with brands like Domino's and Jamba Juice, yielding millions in sales.

Always forward-thinking, Andre is currently delving into the emerging technologies of the Metaverse, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain, anticipating their transformative potential in the digital landscape. His relentless pursuit of success is matched by his commitment to positive social change.

Testimonials From Attendees:

“The presentation each of you on the team panel offered at franchise expo specifically geared to the minority experience was delivered enthusiastically and provided a good glimpse into franchising overall. I did learn a great deal from the presentation, particularly on the areas to question, next steps, capital, as well as what to avoid.

Thank you again." - Valerie Best

Partners:

- MFV

- International Franchise Expo

- Precision Franchising

- Sociallybuzz

REGISTER TODAY TO ALSO GET FULL ACCESS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE EXPO EXHIBIT HALL.

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Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 429 11th Avenue, New York, United States

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