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SUMMARY:Business Ownership Decoded: Independent vs. Franchise Models Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious whether franchising could be the right path to business ownership? Most people think of McDonald's\, but food represents only about a third of franchises in the U.S. The other two-thirds span automotive\, home services\, senior care\, pet services\, children's programs\, health and wellness\, and dozens more. This presentation offers a practical overview of how the franchise model works in the real world and what it takes to invest in and operate one successfully. Attendees will learn what to consider before moving forward\, including costs\, personal fit\, operational expectations\, long-term goals\, and common risks to watch for. Join us to gain a clearer foundation\, ask smarter questions\, and decide whether franchising is the right next step for you.\n \nPresented by Alan Regala\, founder of Athlete to Owner Franchise Coaching. After building and selling a multi-million-dollar ShelfGenie franchise\, he now helps aspiring entrepreneurs pursue franchise ownership and hosts The Franchise Champion Show podcast\, while his franchise matching service pairs clients with opportunities based on their skills\, interests\, goals\, and investment level.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Are you curious whether franchising could be the right path to business ownership? Most people think of McDonald's\, but food represents only about a third of franchises in the U.S. The other two-thirds span automotive\, home services\, senior care\, pet services\, children's programs\, health and wellness\, and dozens more. This presentation offers a practical overview of how the franchise model works in the real world and what it takes to invest in and operate one successfully. Attendees will learn what to consider before moving forward\, including costs\, personal fit\, operational expectations\, long-term goals\, and common risks to watch for. Join us to gain a clearer foundation\, ask smarter questions\, and decide whether franchising is the right next step for you.\n \nPresented by Alan Regala\, founder of Athlete to Owner Franchise Coaching. After building and selling a multi-million-dollar ShelfGenie franchise\, he now helps aspiring entrepreneurs pursue franchise ownership and hosts The Franchise Champion Show podcast\, while his franchise matching service pairs clients with opportunities based on their skills\, interests\, goals\, and investment level.
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URL:https://business.skamania.org/events/Details/business-ownership-decoded-independent-vs-franchise-models-webinar-1714491?sourceTypeId=Hub
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