Personal Information
The Franchise Connection Waitlist Registration
Thank you for your interest in Franchise Connection: Meet Your Match! Our November 13 event has reached full capacity. New registrations will be placed on a waitlist, and we will contact you if space becomes available. Please note that waitlist registration does not guarantee admission. Thank you for your understanding!
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
City of Residence
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Company Name or Current Employer
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Job Title
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Entrepreneurial Background
Have you ever owned or operated a business?
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No
Yes, currently
Yes, previously
If yes, please describe your business experience:
Have you ever owned a franchise?
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No
Yes, currently
Yes, previously
Why are you interested in opening a franchise? (Check all that apply)
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Additional income
Build wealth
Career change
Family business
Investment opportunity
Passion for a brand
Other
Franchise Interests
Which industries are you most interested in?
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Automotive
Beauty
Business Services
Childcare/Education
Coffee
Fitness
Food & Beverage
Health & Wellness
Home Services
Hospitality
Pet Services
Retail
Senior Care
Other
Do you already have a franchise brand in mind?
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Yes
No
If yes, which franchise(s)?
Financial Readiness
Approximately how much capital do you have available to invest?
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<$25K
$25K–50K
$50K–100K
$100K–250K
$250K–500K
$500K+
How do you expect to finance your franchise?
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Bank Loan
Home Equity
Investor/Partner
Personal Savings
Retirement Funds (ROBS)
SBA Loan
Still Exploring
Other
Have you ever applied for a business loan?
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Yes
No
How would you describe your personal credit?
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Excellent (750+)
Good (700–749)
Fair (650–699)
Below 650
Experience & Skills
Years of management/leadership experience:
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None
1–3
4–7
8–15
15+
Which skills best describe you?
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Business Development
Construction
Customer Service
Finance
Human Resources
Leadership
Marketing
Operations
Project Management
Sales
Technology
Commitment
When are you hoping to open a franchise?
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Within 6 months
6–12 months
1–2 years
2+ years
Just exploring
Do you plan to operate the business yourself?
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Full-time Owner/Operator
Investor Only
Semi-Absentee
Not Sure
How many hours per week are you willing to dedicate during startup?
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Under 10
10–20
20–40
40+
Location
Do you currently own or have access to commercial property?
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Yes, own
No
Currently Looking
Assessment
On a scale of 1–10, how serious are you about opening a franchise, with 10 being very serious?
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Please Select
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
On a scale of 1–10, how serious are you about opening a franchise, with 10 being very serious?
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What do you believe will be your biggest challenge?
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Financing
Finding the right franchise
Location
Business experience
Time commitment
Hiring employees
Understanding the process
Other
Can the Edinburg EDC contact you after the workshop?
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Yes
No
Total Applicant Score
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