Saturday, March 15, 2008

FranNet Announces Seminar Series on Franchise Ownership

CHARLOTTE – Well-known franchise consultant and president of FranNet
Carolina, Michael Hall, will be presenting a no-charge seminar on
Franchise Ownership on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30
p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport and Wednesday
March 19, same times, at the Hilton Charlotte Executive Park.

This seminar is aimed at answering questions of would-be entrepreneurs
who are considering business ownership through franchising. An overview
of the franchise industry will be followed by a frank discussion of
franchising questions:
•      Is franchise ownership the right career path?
•      How to minimize risks?
•      What are the advantages of owning a franchise?
•      What do they cost?
•      How to make a safe and affordable decision regarding the right
franchise to purchase.

"Realizing your dream of starting a business requires a lot of hard
work and due diligence," says Hall. "This seminar is just one way
aspiring business owners can learn about all of the advantages and
benefits of owning a franchise."

Some of the fastest-growing and popular franchise companies seeking
owners in the greater Raleigh and Charlotte areas will be explaining
their programs at the seminar.

"When it comes to franchising, Michael Hall brings extensive knowledge
and experience to the table," says Jenifer Sanders-Smith of Whitman
Administrative Services. "I look forward to Mike's seminar – I expect
it to be an exceptional learning opportunity."

FranNet - 'The Franchise Connection', is a franchise sales and
consulting firm with offices in Charlotte and Raleigh that specializes
in matching potential business owners with franchise companies that
meet their personal and career goals. Many of these candidates are
corporate executives looking for new career challenges or professional
alternatives. Some are current business owners seeking, new business
opportunities.

Michael Hall advises clients on how to search for and evaluate
franchise opportunities and is responsible for placing many new
franchise owners throughout North and South Carolina. He is also a
frequent lecturer on franchising and small business ownership and
conducts public seminars on a regular basis. For more information visit

www.frannetcarolina.com, email mhall@frannet.com or call 704.522.9394