Business Solution Roundtables
Business Solution Roundtables is a peer-to-peer learning and knowledge-sharing activity handled by highly-esteemed facilitators where roundtable participants are encouraged to share best practices, valuable insights and practical tips to come up with a collection of business solutions and great takeaways for everyone.
April 23, Thursday
Function Room 5, SMX Manila
Round 1: 8:20am-9:05am (45-min)
Break: 9:05am-9:15am (10-min)
Round 2: 9:15am-10:00am (45-min)
(Repeat)



Business Roundtables Topics
as of March 19, 2026
Tracks | Topics | Facilitators | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
Franchise: Emerging | Developing Digital and Social Media Tactics for High-Impact Franchise Marketing | MR. REY JIMENEZ, CFE Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Seaoil Philippines | |
Franchise: Emerging | Developing Franchise Support Systems for Operational Excellence | MR. BRIAN GO, CFE AVP for Consultancy Francorp Phils. | |
Franchise: Emerging | Developing High-Performing Franchise Sales Teams: Recruitment, Training, and Motivation | MR. MIGUEL ANTONIO S. LINDO, CFE Franchise Development and Communications Director and District Director BNI Business Solutions, Inc. | |
Franchise: Emerging | Establishing a Strong Franchise Foundation for Sustainable Growth | MS. CHATO SACAYANAN, CFE Strategic Planning Consultant Francorp Phils. | |
Franchise: Emerging | Establishing a Structured System for Profiling Franchisee Applicants | MS. ANNA MARGARITA QUIBOT, CFE Franchise Development Manager Max’s Group, Inc | |
Franchise: Scaling | Building a Strong and Competitive Franchise Brand | MS. RHEA FLORES, CFE Strategic Planning Consultant Francorp Phils. | |
Franchise: Scaling | Conducting Audit Checks to Ensure Consistency and Compliance with Standards | MR. GABBY GONZALEZ, CFE Senior Operations Consultant Francorp Phils. | |
Franchise: Scaling | Cultivating Strong Long-Term Franchise Partnerships | MR. JOSELITO G. SAMSON, CFE Senior Business Coach ActionCoach Phils. | |
Franchise: Scaling | Effective Models for Sustaining Strong Franchise Relationships | MS. HAZEL HERNANDEZ FRANCISCO, CFE Franchise Head PICKUP Coffee | |
Franchise: Scaling | Managing Challenging Franchise Relationships | MS. MICHELLE C. PINO, CFE Senior Licensing Manager McDonald’s Phils | |
Franchise: Scaling | Omnichannel Strategies to Grow Your Market Presence and Customer Base | MS. CHRISTINE CLAMOR, CFE COO Canadian Tourism and Hospitality Institute | |
Franchise: Scaling | Optimizing Waste Management for Sustainable and Efficient Operations | MS. REINA CARMINA SI, CFE Multi-Unit Manager Max's Group, Inc. - Pancake House | |
Franchise: Scaling | Strategic Approaches in Market Expansion within the Visayas Region | MR. GRETZ RIVERA, CFE Chief Operations Officer Pepper Lunch | |
Franchise: Scaling | Strategic Approaches in Market Expansion within Luzon Region | MR. GIOVANNI VARRON Business Development Head TGP Pharma, Inc. | |
Franchise: Scaling | Strategic Approaches in Market Expansion within the Mindanao Region | MS. CHERRYL CARIÑO, CFE Senior Franchising Manager Mister Donut | |
Franchise: Established | Driving Field Support Performance Through Innovative Tools and Technology | MS. RECOLLETE RHEA A. TIAMZON, CFE Franchise Relations and Dev. Manager Potato Corner | |
Franchise: Established | Managing Franchise Exit Strategies: Transfers, Ownership Changes, Closures, Takeovers, and Other End-of-Franchise Scenarios | MS. GENEVIEVE SALOMON, CFE Franchising Manager Goldilocks Bakeshop, Inc. | |
Franchise: Established | Protecting Your Business: Proven Strategies to Prevent and Manage Fraud, Theft, and Pilferage in Stores | MS. MARY GRACE B. HERNANDEZ, CFE Franchise Development Manager Max’s Group, Inc | |
Franchise: Established | Great Market, Wrong Partner: The Costliest Mistake in International Expansion | MS. KATHRYNA MANALO, CFE International Business Development Director Potato Corner | |
Franchisee | Creating Exceptional Customer Experiences and Loyalty That Lasts | MS. VIDA JEAN CABANLIT, CFE Senior Operations Consultant Francorp Phils. | |
Franchisee | Proven Practices for Maximizing Store Efficiency and Performance | MR. DENNIS CENTENO, CFE Senior Operations Consultant Francorp Phils. |















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