AGENDA

WORKSHOP - BUYING A BUSINESS

Friday

18 September 2026

10:00 - 10:20

Is Business Ownership Right for You?

  • mindset vs reality
  • lifestyle vs expectation
  • risk tolerance

11:00 - 11:20

Franchise vs Independent: What’s the Real Difference?

13:00 - 13:20

Making the Right Decision: Due Diligence for Business & Franchise Buyers. How to Evaluate a Franchise Opportunity Properly

14:00 - 14:20

Inside the Model: How a Franchise Actually Works Day-to-Day

15:00 - 15:20

Case Study: From Employee to Franchise Owner — The Decision, the Investment, the Reality

16:00 - 16:20

Understanding the Numbers: Investment, Fees, and Returns

17:00 - 18:00

NETWORKING FUNCTION - Invite only

WORKSHOP - BUYING A BUSINESS

Saturday

19 September 2026

10:00 - 10:30

How to Fund a Business or Franchise

11:00 - 11:20

Legal Essentials: What You’re Signing and Why It Matters

13:00 - 13:30

Exit Strategy: Building a Business You Can Sell

14:00 - 14:30

The Role of the Franchisee: What’s Expected of You

15:00 - 15:30

Comparing Opportunities: How to Choose?

16:00

Event Concludes