Topic: Employee to Entrepreneur: How Franchising Can Reduce the Risk When Taking the Leap

Speaker: Mr. Dana Hall, FranNet, Franchise Specialist

Presentation:
- Common myths and truths about franchising – it’s not just food and retail
- Review of different ownership options including options that allow someone to remain in corporate and build a franchise on the side
- The importance of knowing your personal goals and objectives before taking the plunge
- How to safely research and select the right franchise for you

Speaker's bio:
With 20 years of experience working for some of the most successful franchise companies in the country, Dana is uniquely qualified to assist prospective new business owners in their quest for the right opportunity. Dana’s broad business background in retail finance, company and franchise operations, marketing, and strategic planning provide the hands on knowledge necessary for a sound decision.

Prior to joining FranNet, Dana served as Director of Finance for Retail Operations for Panera Bread during a period of rapid growth and record profitability. Dana also spent several years with the Wendy’s Company in finance and marketing roles supporting and advising both company and franchise operators. Dana has also spent time as a Franchise Business Consultant working directly with franchise owners to improve their businesses.

Dana is a graduate of North Adams State College with a degree in Business Administration/Accounting and has an MBA from Suffolk University in Boston. A life-long New Englander, Dana knows the greater Boston and New England market well having worked there his entire career.