From Owner to Operator: How to Acquire or Franchise a Business.

Learn how to finance, qualify, structure, and scale through franchising.

Most entrepreneurs focus on starting a business. Few understand the other ways to get there.

This Carib Biz Network Lunch + Learn will break down what it actually takes to enter the franchise space, whether you are looking to acquire a franchise or turn your existing business into one.

Join us for a practical, no-fluff conversation designed for serious founders.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to evaluate and acquire a franchise
• What lenders look for when financing a franchise
• SBA loans and funding pathways explained
• How to financially prepare before applying
• What makes a business franchise-ready
• The step-by-step process to franchise your existing company

Date: March18th 2025

Time: 12 PM ET

Location: VIRTUAL. Link to Follow with RSVP.

Duration: 60 minutes including live Q&A

Guest Speakers:

• Nancy Williams - CEO/Founder, N Valuable Franchise Consulting + Certified Franchise Consultant
• Kareem Edwards - Franchise Owner, Chick-fil-A (Sharing insight from the operator side on what it really takes to run within a franchise system.)

Who This Is For:

• Entrepreneurs exploring franchise ownership
• Professionals seeking structured business models
• Existing business owners considering franchising as a growth strategy
• Founders thinking beyond one location

This is not theory. This is structure.

Bring your lunch. Bring your questions. Bring your vision.

Seats are limited to maintain an engaged, interactive session.

Reserve your spot now.