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FranNet CEO Jania
Bailey Recognized with the
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Bonny LeVine Award
for Her Dedication to
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Working with Women
in Franchising
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The International Franchise Association
has acknowledged
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Bailey for her service as a role
model for women in franchising
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Louisville,
KY – March 2019 / Newsmaker Alert / Jania Bailey, CEO of FranNet,
which is North America’s most respected leader in matching individuals
with franchise ownership opportunities, has been named the latest recipient
of The Bonny LeVine award by the International
Franchise Association (IFA). According to the IFA, the award is “bestowed
upon a female franchisor or franchisee who has demonstrated ability in
franchising as evidenced by her contributions to the growth of the business;
contributions to her community through board positions, volunteer work
and activities that promote the professional advancement of women; and
her contributions as a mentor to women in franchising.” The award was created
in 1994 in memory of esteemed IFA member Bonny LeVine to honor her contributions
to the professional advancement of women in the industry.
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Founded
in 1987, FranNet is comprised of consultants who are franchise experts
that work with qualified franchise candidates to identify the right franchise
opportunities and support them throughout their discovery process. Bailey
joined the FranNet team in 2007 and subsequently took on the role of President
and CEO. During her tenure, Bailey has spearheaded FranNet’s growth and
development, landing the company on several coveted lists including Inc.
Magazine’s “5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America.”
“We
are pleased to recognize Jania Bailey with this esteemed award,” said IFA
President and CEO Robert Cresanti. “Bailey’s career serves as an inspiration
to women not only in franchising, but for entrepreneurs and businesswomen,
alike. She is exceptionally talented and brings a warm charisma to the
industry as a professional who routinely goes beyond the call of duty.”
After
excelling in executive leadership roles in the banking world for over a
decade, Bailey’s experience gave her insight into small business lending,
making her an expert in financing options for businesses. She brings this
insight to her role as CEO of FranNet, empowering prospective franchisees
with a wide breadth of knowledge concerning their investment goals.
“I’m
truly honored to be receiving this award, especially given its celebration
of women in franchising,” Bailey said. “I have found considerable support
over the years from women across the industry, from franchisors to franchisees
to consultants, and it has been a privilege to work in a role that allows
me to give back and support current and future generations of female franchising
leaders.” Bailey is the Chair of the IFA Membership Committee, just completed
six years on the IFA Board of Directors, and is the Fund Development Chair
for Big Brother Big Sisters of Kentuckiana.
About
FranNet
FranNet
is North America’s most respected leader in matching individuals with franchise
ownership opportunities. Founded in 1987, FranNet has more than 100 experienced
consultants across the United States, Canada and Germany. FranNet uses
a proprietary profiling and consultative process to determine a business
model unique to each client’s goals, skill sets and interests, and has
matched thousands of prospective business owners to rewarding small business
franchise opportunities. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, FranNet
is the only locally-owned and operated franchised consulting firm.
To
connect with a FranNet consultant and learn more about franchise opportunities,
visit FranNet.com.
About
The International Franchise Association
Celebrating
56 years of excellence, education and advocacy, the International Franchise
Association (www.franchise.org)
is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising
worldwide. IFA works through its government relations and public policy,
media relations and educational programs to protect, enhance and promote
franchising and the more than 733,000 franchise establishments that support
nearly 7.6 million direct jobs, $674.3 billion of economic output for the
U.S. economy and 2.5 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). IFA members
include franchise companies in over 300 different business format categories,
individual franchisees and companies that support the industry in marketing,
law, technology and business development.
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