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Buying A Franchise as a Small Business Option

August 27 @ 12:00 pm 1:00 pm

We are hosting a Lunch-and-Learn webinar on the topic of Franchise Ownership. The presentation will introduce attendees to many factors to evaluate when considering franchising as a path to business ownership, with the emphasis on a market size comparable to Peoria, IL.

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: What is franchising?

·         How does buying a franchise differ from buying a traditional business?

·         What are the risks and rewards of franchising?

·         How are franchises regulated in the US?

·         Can any business become a franchise?

·         Who makes for a good franchise buyer?

·         How do you determine if a franchise is a good fit for you?

·         How can you finance a franchise purchase?


Our Speaker

Ben Terrill is the Owner of FranNet of Missouri/Kansas/Illinois/Iowa. He has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs looking to discover the best pathways to business ownership. Ben offers one-on-one consulting and additional educational resources to those seeking to know more about franchising.  He comes from an entrepreneurial family and has 25 years of experience in sales, sales management and related businesses. Ben graduated from the University of Missouri and lives in St. Louis with his wife and son.