The next meeting of the Bergen FENG Chapter will be December 4, 2025 at 6:30pm via Zoom. Our speaker for the evening will be Sean Haggerty. Sean will discuss Employee to Entrepreneur through Franchising

Please sign up for this meeting on the Bergen County Chapter page at www.TheFENG.org no later than noon on December 3, 2025 as we expect a large attendance at this very important and interesting topic.

At this presentation, Sean will:

• Provide an introduction pertaining to his firm, FranNet and their almost 40-year success story consulting and successfully matching people in career transition with quality Franchise Businesses.

• Will discuss the “Why” people look to business ownership as a career, second career or investment. 

• Will discuss Franchising vs Business Start-up vs Acquiring a Business! The good, the bad and the ugly of each.

• He will provide a more in-depth look at the Franchise model and why it works for the right person.

• Sean will explore the Myths and Misconceptions about Franchising including the following: 

• Franchising is only Restaurants, Retail and Hotels? 
• Do you need to be Wealthy to buy a Franchise?
• The more Expensive the Franchise the better the Return on Investment?

• Because Franchising is Regulated, Sean will tell us why the Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”) is a franchise candidates’ “Best Friend”. 

• He will discuss the FranNet Candidate Process from A-Z! A step by step walk through of how a candidate moves forward with selecting the right Franchise.

Why Attend?

• We DO NOT Sell! FranNet is the Oldest Franchise Consulting Firm in the US. We Consult, Coach and Mentor our Clients on Franchise Business Ownership. 

• Sit back, Listen, Learn and Enjoy! FranNet’s #1 priority is to Educate people on Business Ownership Options, first Franchising, second. 

• Keep an open Mind! Business Franchise Ownership is a very Viable alternative to Traditional Employment for the Right Person.

• What you think might not be True! 

FranNet dispels the Myths and Misconceptions about Franchise FranNet is a 37+ year leader in franchise consulting having one main goal; to support aspiring entrepreneurs who are interested in exploring business ownership through franchising. We utilize a methodical and strategic process assisting the client with research and due diligence to help them find the right franchise business which aligns not only with their financial goals but their life goals and interests. We also help small businesses that already have a proven business model explore the idea of replicating their business utilizing the franchise distribution model to grow regionally and nationally.

Sean joined FranNet in August 2024 and is a Certified Franchise Consultant. Sean is also a CPA and CGMA. Prior to FranNet Sean had over 10 years of experience with franchising both as a franchise business owner with Better Living Patio Rooms which he acquired with the help of FranNet in 1989 and as a leader at the esteemed Jackson Hewitt Tax Services ("JH"), where he held multiple management roles supporting franchisees.

Sean's years at JH included roles in business development, franchise sales, and acquisitions, where he collaborated with marketing and third-party consulting organizations to identify franchisees that were a strong fit. Many of these franchisees became long-term, multi-unit owners, with several growing into the largest franchisees in terms of sales and profitability.

Beyond franchising, Sean has held several executive management positions, most recently at Broadridge Financial Solutions, a global fintech provider serving the financial services industry, where he oversaw two business units.

Sean’s contact information is as follows:

• Phone:908.447.8367
• Email:[email protected]
• Website / Profile Sean Haggerty | FranNet

I look forward to seeing you at the December 4^th meeting. Please make sure you sign up for this meeting on the Bergen County Chapter page at www.TheFENG.org no later than noon on December 3, 2025 as we expect a large attendance at this very important and interesting topic.

Marty