FranNet and SCORE Provide Franchising Education to Entrepreneurs

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Nov 04, 2010, 09:00 ET

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- FranNet, a leading franchise consultation company, is continuing support of a collaborative relationship with SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" to provide online and print resources on general franchising education and tools to help entrepreneurs make comprehensive choices when considering starting a franchised business.

FranNet, with more than 55 offices in five countries, is looked upon as the most knowledgeable, professional and successful franchise consultants in the industry. These educational resources will provide entrepreneurs interested in business ownership through a franchise with the knowledge and skills needed to be a successful franchised small business owner.

SCORE CEO Ken Yancey says, "SCORE is pleased to continue our collaborative relationship with FranNet." Yancey adds, "SCORE and FranNet are committed to making useful franchising educational resources and tools available to entrepreneurs. We appreciate the continued support of FranNet."

FranNet President and COO, Jania Bailey added, "FranNet and SCORE both have the same goal of helping entrepreneurs realize their dreams. Franchising is not just about fast food but rather a proven business format that grows businesses quickly. Hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs have opened their own business by buying a franchise. Franchises create thousands of jobs each year, help develop local economies and provide endless business opportunities. By combining our resources, SCORE and FranNet believe educating entrepreneurs is important to strengthening the nation's small business community."

About SCORE: Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 8.5 million aspiring entrepreneurs. Each year, SCORE provides small business mentoring and workshops to more than 375,000 new and growing small businesses. More than 13,000 business experts volunteer as mentors in 354 chapters serving local communities with entrepreneur education to help grow 1 million small businesses.

For more information about starting or operating a small business, call 1-800/634-0245 for the SCORE chapter nearest you. Visit SCORE at www.score.org and www.score.org/women. Connect with SCORE at www.facebook.com/SCOREFans, www.twitter.com/SCOREMentors and www.scorecommunity.org.

SOURCE SCORE Association