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Franchising as a Career, Investment or Both ... A Good Strategy in 2012?

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (ET)

Mclean, VA

Franchising as a Career, Investment or Both ... A Good...

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Have you been considering business ownership as a career change, a supplemental income source or an additional layer of retirement security? Have you stopped short of looking into franchising because you think it’s all fast food, or it’s too expensive?

 

Heather Rosen, franchise consultant from FranNet, will bust some common franchise myths, and enlighten you on the wide-range of categories and investment levels available today. She’ll also discuss the various entry strategies available in the world of franchising, ranging from single unit owner/operator to semi-absentee investor to regional developer. You’ll learn whether franchising could be a path for achieving your goals, and if so, how to go about finding the RIGHT fit for you by considering your skill set, budget, financial goals and lifestyle goals.

 

When:

Tuesday, February 28th |  1:30 PM - 3:30 PM EST

 

Topics will include:

  • The reasons that compel individuals to start their own business in the first place.
  • A comparison of the pros and cons of starting a business from scratch, buying an existing business or starting a franchise.
  • How franchising can provide a desirable alternative to traditional employment by reducing the risk of ownership to an acceptable level through proven business systems, comprehensive training and ongoing support.
  • Basic information on franchising, including the range of industry categories, entry and long-term strategies, investment levels and fees.
  • The legal regulations governing franchising that protect the buyer.
  • A strategic approach to defining your personal business model, quantifying your returns and safely researching and selecting the business opportunity that is right for YOU.
  • Growth trends and choices in franchising that offer stability and success in weak and strong economies.

A brief overview of FranNet’s no-fee, no-obligation consulting service is also provided.

 

Be sure to sign up today as seating is limited to 12.  The first 5 people to register will receive a copy of "The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It" by Michael E. Gerber.

 

Starting or buying a business is a family decision, so we encourage you to bring your spouse. Spouses may attend for free - just provide your spouse's name when you register. 

 

Ready to find the franchise that is right for you?  The FranNet Road Map to Success Workbook is your A - Z Guide to selecting and researching franchise businesses.

 

Questions?  Call 703-291-0939.