Franchising Industry

Jim Hegarty is a franchise consultant with FranNet. FranNet matches people interested in business ownership with high quality franchise opportunities that best fit their needs. Prior to his career in franchising, Jim spent 10 years as a sales and business development executive for a Cleveland-based consumer product goods company. Originally from Massachusetts, he’s also a former small business owner, having owned and operated a chain of Hallmark greeting card stores for 13 years there. His presentation will provide an overview of the franchising industry, discuss national trends, and the status of franchising in Northeast Ohio.