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The International Franchise Expo must rank among Washington, D.C.’s tastiest trade shows thanks to “restaurant row,” where franchise restaurants entice potential new owners with samples of sandwiches, smoothies, tacos and pizza.
This year’s expo is coming up March 20-22 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and it’s free for veterans who can produce proof of their service.
Attending the annual expo really is a great way to learn more about the concept, to find out what new franchises are out there — it’s not just a food-service industry by a long shot — and to learn which companies offer discounts to vets through the International Franchise Association’s VetFran program.
If you’re new to the idea of franchising, you won’t want to miss the “Franchising 101 for Veterans” seminar scheduled for 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Our good friend Ed Totanes — Navy veteran and Virginia Barbeque franchisee — is a panelist at this year’s seminar.
You can read more about Ed’s entrepreneurial endeavors in the premier edition of EDGE the magazine, which will be included in Feb. 2 subscriber editions of the Military Times newspapers.
In the meantime, here’s more information about the show.
