FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Media Advisory: City of Rochester to Host Franchise Network Meeting for Aspiring Local Business Owners

ROCHESTER — City Manager Dan Fitzpatrick is pleased to announce that Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, THINK Rochester and FranNet Franchise Experts are teaming up to host “Taking Charge of Your Career: Franchising and Other Business Ownership Options” to educate entrepreneurs about opportunities to open a local business in Rochester.

WHEN

Thursday, Feb. 16 from 7:30- 9:30 a.m.

WHERE

Granite Steak and Grill, 11 Farmington Road

WHO

• Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
• THINK Rochester
• FranNet of New England
• Craig Gladstone, FranNet Franchise Consultant

HOW

Tickets are $20 for Chamber of Commerce members, and $30 for non-members

Visit www.rochesternh.org/franchise to register online.

WHAT

City officials invite Rochester residents, members of the surrounding communities and local business owners to the Franchise Networking event, where Gladstone will break down the pros and cons of starting your own business.

Gladstone is a franchise consultant with FranNet, an international consulting firm that serves entrepreneurs seeking opportunities in franchised businesses.

The seminar will cover how and when to pursue opening a franchise, how to finance the business, building a personal business model and identifying the biggest myths surrounding franchise business ownership, among other topics.

“We are committed to economic growth and prosperity in Rochester,” City Manager Fitzpatrick said. “I invite business owners and local entrepreneurs to join us to learn more about franchise options and finding success in Rochester.”

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