Capitol Area SCORE/SBDC/WBC Franchise Workshop, Panel and Resource Fair

Thinking about going into business for yourself? Would you like to be the successful owner of one or more B2b service, consumer service, retail, auto or food franchises in the DC Metro Area? Which franchises have been successful in this or similar markets, which one is right for YOU, and how well do you understand the local requirements and regulations?  There is no one-size-fits-all franchise for each individual and every market. FranNet of Virginia franchise consultants, SCORE, the Community Business Partnership and Peter King, Esq., franchise attorney, will present a workshop on how to successfully select and open a franchise in the DC Metro area.

Featuring a Panel Discussion with Jeff Skeen

Jeff Skeen is the President/CEO of Titan Fitness, which owns and operates 16 Gold’s Gyms located in North Carolina, Minnesota and Nevada. Titan is backed by a $200 million fund and plans to acquire and open a total of 60 locations in the next 5 years.  Learn how Jeff grew from 1 location to 11 locations in four states, becoming the largest and most profitable Gold’s Gym chain in the world, and later purchased Gold’s Gym International (GGI), which has over 700 locations world-wide.

 You Will Learn:

•        Franchise requirements that are unique to Maryland and Virginia

•        How to determine if franchise ownership is right for you

•        How to quantify and maximize your financial returns in a franchise business

•        How to correctly select and research franchise opportunities that will thrive in the current economy

•        How to recognize and avoid the pitfalls that can lead to failure in franchise ownership

•        Semi-absentee ownership opportunities, master franchise and multi-unit opportunities in Maryland, Virginia and DC

•        How to consider the various financing options available

•        How your local SCORE office, Small Business Development Center and Women’s Business Center and  can help

Cost:

$25 in advance / $15 Early Bird (first 30 who register)

Register at: http://frannetva0411.eventbrite.com

Questions?  Contact Heather Rosen at 703-291-0939 or hrosen@frannet.com.