Moderator & Speaker: Sam Gray, General Counsel, Sizzling Platter, LLC Speakers: Jacob Erhard, Lead Corporate Counsel, Restaurant Services, Inc., Ryan Gallagher, Managing Associate, FBT Gibbons LLP, Betsy Griswold, Corporate Counsel, IHG Hotels and Resorts
Paper Presentation
Disruptions — from pandemics and geopolitical conflicts to natural disasters and cyberattacks — have exposed the vulnerabilities in global supply chains. For franchise systems, those disruptions can cascade quickly, impacting franchisees’ operations, brand consistency, and compliance obligations. This session explores how to structure franchise supply chains with resilience at their core — through strategic contracting, diversification, and risk-sharing models that balance legal protection with operational flexibility.