Richmond-Area Businessman Honored as “Franchisee of the Year” in Washington
September 10, 2007 Washington, DC – Larry Frank, regional developer of Business Adviser’s International (BAI) based in the Richmond area is being honored this evening by the International Franchise Association as a “Franchisee of the Year.” The award is given to IFA-member company franchisees to honor them for their outstanding performance and the contributions they have made to enhance the growth and development of the nation’s franchising industry.
The IFA Franchisee of the Year Awards is presented during the IFA’s Eighth Annual Franchise 
Appreciation Day celebration in the nation’s capital. More than 350 franchise executives are expected to attend the event held at the JW Marriott in Washington, DC.
“I’m very honored that my work here in Virginia is being recognized,” states Larry Frank of BAI. ‘Virginia has a vibrant business community with over 25 thousand new business openings in 2006,” he added. “It’s an exciting place to do business and to support the business community.”
Larry Frank runs a regional development office of Business Advisers International, a coaching and advisory services firm and works with small and mid-sized businesses to help business owners create growth and improve profitability with in their companies. BAI was recently ranked in the Top 100 new franchises by Franchise Market Magazine and listed in the Franchise 500 by Entrepreneur Magazine.
“Virginia represents the heart and soul of the country and to be able to help small business owners grow and prosper is what we do.” People are realizing that they can achieve financial security through running their own businesses, and we are here to help them achieve this American dream.
The Small Business Administration Reports that nearly 672,000 new companies were created in 2005, the largest number of start-ups in U.S. history. Fortune Small Business calls this growing small business trend "the largest surge this country has ever seen."
Founded nearly 50 years ago, the IFA promotes and strives to protect franchising worldwide. The association, whose membership includes nearly 10,000 franchisees and 1,300 franchise companies, is the leading source of due-diligence information for prospective franchise investors.
About Business Advisors International
Business Advisers International (BAI) is the premiere source for business coaching and advisory services customized for small to midsize businesses. With its unique “AdviCoach®” advantage, BAI provides relationship-based coaching backed by a team of professionals who can provide Rapid Impact Solutions to its clients. BAI was recently ranked in the Top 100 new franchises by Franchise Market Magazine and in the Franchise 500 by Entrepreneur Magazine.