Jan 30th, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Polsky Exchange Entrepreneurship through Franchise Ownership Workshop
Address
Polsky Exchange North
1452 E 53rd St Floor 2
Chicago, IL 60615
Polsky Exchange Entrepreneurship through Franchise Ownership Workshop
This Entrepreneurship through Franchise Ownership workshop will be facilitated by Tim Lanai, a franchise owner and a current fellow of the University of Chicago Leadership and Society Initiative.
The workshop will cover these areas:
- What does it mean to purchase a franchise vs. starting a venture (financially and operationally)
- How long it can take to get to profitability, and what extra expenses a franchise has versus a new venture
- How to choose a franchise that makes sense for you
- How to ensure your franchise is successful
- When to exit a franchise
The Polsky Center offers several hands-on learning opportunities aimed at helping students, researchers, faculty, and community members pursue their entrepreneurial endeavors or careers in private equity, venture capital, entrepreneurship through acquisition, and more. Learn more at at polsky.uchicago.edu.