ROBERT JUSTIS SPEAKS AT PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE CONFERENCE

November 7, 2006

Robert T. Justis, chair of the Rucks Department of Management at LSU’s E. J. Ourso College of Business, was a guest speaker at the 14th Philippine International Franchise Conference and Expo on July 13, 2006.

The Philippine International Franchise Conference and Expo brings together both local and international franchising experts to discuss the latest trends and developments in the global franchising arena. Additionally, the Expo serves a venue for entrepreneurs and franchisers to explore business possibilities. It has been the propeller for phenomenal growth in the country’s franchising sector.

Justis, often called the “father of small business education and franchising in the United States,” spoke about creating wealth through franchising among small businesses at the conference. His experience with small business and franchising is extensive. Justis has published over 125 articles in scholarly journals, written several textbooks, and served on the National Steering Committee of the Small Business Administration

For additional information on the Rucks Department of Management, visit www.bus.lsu.edu/academics/management.

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Wendy Osborn Luedtke
LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business
225/578-8865