Agenda:

1. Franchise Overview
a. What is franchise ownership?
b. What makes it different from other small businesses?
c. Pros and Cons to owning a franchise business:
i. Already successful business model
ii. Franchisor Support
iii. Sense of Community
iv. National Marketing

Bio: Sarah Matta

Sarah Matta is a business consultant affiliated with the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Pittsburgh, PA. Additionally, she serves as a franchise business consultant for a national home improvement franchisor, where she provides strategic guidance to franchise owners throughout the Northeast. With over a decade of experience in the restaurant industry, Sarah has consulted for multiple restaurant concepts with a focus on profitability and business turnaround strategies. She has successfully collaborated with numerous franchise owners in the restaurant sector to enhance operational efficiency and restore profitability.