# Event Details - **Event Name**: Buying a Business/Franchise & Commercial Real Estate Forum - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Buying a Business/Franchise & Commercial Real Estate Forum Wednesday, April 26th @ 10am MLK Library Downtown DC  901 G St NW Room 401-AAbout this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/40ca8e60-1738-11f1-bd6f-bd69cb84d700-rimg-w1200-h560-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Buying an Existing Business/Franchise & Commercial Real Estate ForumWed. 4/29/26 @ 10amMLK Library Downtown DC901 G St NWConference Rm 401-ALearn How To:Buy an existing profitable business (even with little upfront cash)Evaluate franchises that align with your skills and income goalsRead financials, perform due diligence, and avoid bad dealsUse SBA loans, seller financing & creative strategiesBuild wealth through business ownership – not just startup struggle📚 Workshop Highlights:Finding Businesses for Sale (Online & Off-Market)Understanding Valuation & FinancialsFranchising 101: What to Know Before You BuyStructuring the Deal & Accessing Capital - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/buying-a-business-franchise-and-commercial-real-estate-forum/100001984401714948 - **Event Categories**: Business, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - **lat**: 38.8986823 - **long**: -77.02487099999999 - **full address**: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Buying a Business/Franchise & Commercial Real Estate Forum - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5d9d281d8abf691ad0cded4889ee6dbf452749be9e51bb413fc46c4f80626b59-rimg-w1200-h601-dcbec1f3-gmir.jpg?v=1772566599 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Buying a Business/Franchise & Commercial Real Estate Forum being held? - **A:** Buying a Business/Franchise & Commercial Real Estate Forum takes place on Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Buying a Business/Franchise & Commercial Real Estate Forum? - **A:** Buying a Business/Franchise & Commercial Real Estate Forum is organized by Financial Empowerment Movement, Inc., Sharif J. Small Organizer. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Buying a Business/Franchise & Commercial Real Estate Forum is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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