

NY #TechWeek Franchise Networking Night
Franchising is the most powerful and overlooked wealth building engine in the USA (check out this WSJ post on Stealthy Wealthy). We are bringing together the most innovative brands, real franchisees, aspiring operators and investors for rapid pitches followed by networking.
If you're interested in independent business ownership & cash-flowing businesses, join us.
Presenters:
Chick-fil-A: an iconic franchise looking for a new wave of corporate leaders to become owner-operators. Current franchisees include ex-employees from Google, J.P.Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, etc.
FS Cut & Color: The first full-service unisex haircare franchise that pioneered the no-appointment, walk-in concept. With 500+ locations, it remains the most trusted name in affordable, reliable salon services.
Area 2 Farms: an indoor, vertical farm franchise that grows and delivers fresh, local, organic, vibrant and delicious produce.
Bambū: dessert drink chain that specializes in chè and boba tea, 70+ locations in the USA and internationally
Authority Brands: a national home services platform with licensed, in-demand services and strong recurring revenue. The pitch will be focused on trades trio: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Mister Sparky Electric, and One Hour Heating & Air.
Special Guests:
Henry Anderson: Stanford grad, 9 year NFL alum turned Playa Bowls franchisee
Nina Roberts: acclaimed journalist & photographer regularly featured in NYT, WSJ, Fortune & beyond.
Richard Snow: Franchise Lending VP & Franchisee
Bobby Okereke: Stanford grad, NY Giants Captain & Linebacker
Dr. Dereck L Faulkner: NFL alum, 2x NFLPA NYNJ President
The rundown of the show:
6:00-6:15 PM: Networking
6:15-6:25 PM: Why Franchising
6:25- 7:30 PM: 5 Pitches with Q&A after each presentation
7:30-8 PM: Networking
Free drinks and snacks served. Event attendees qualify for a free franchise consultation with our team.
*This event is a part of the Owner-Operator Franchise Tour. Learn more here: https://tour.wefranch.com/