Hosted on the first Wednesday of every month, this is a casual and low-key event to get to know the Denver ETA community better. This is suited for those new to Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition or seasoned investors. Franchises & ETA: Is a Franchise the Right Acquisition for you? This month, we're excited to welcome Anna Dey, a multi-unit, multi-brand franchise owner and consultant who has built businesses across brands including Anytime Fitness, Clean Eatz, Smoothie King, goGLOW, Vitamin Shoppe, Barrio Taco & Tequila, and more. Anna will share what she's learned from owning and operating businesses across multiple franchise systems, including the realities that don't always make it into the marketing brochures. We'll discuss topics such as: The pros and cons of buying a franchise How franchise ownership compares to traditional ETA How to evaluate and perform due diligence on a franchise opportunity Understanding franchise fees, royalties, and support systems Financing franchise acquisitions What makes a great franchisee—and how to know if franchising is right for you Live audience Q&A Whether you're actively searching for a business, evaluating franchise opportunities, or simply curious about another path to entrepreneurship, this conversation will provide practical insights from someone who has successfully built a diverse portfolio of franchise businesses.