At the upcoming Business Education Network (BEN) Workshop, we’re excited to welcome Hani Bakir, a Certified Franchise Consultant with the International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG), America’s largest franchise broker network.
With over 40 years of international cross-industry experience, Hani brings a unique and powerful perspective to the St. Petersburg business community. His background spans international corporate banking, hospitality, infrastructure development, large-scale mixed-use real estate, construction, and franchising. This remarkable journey has given him a deep understanding of business practices and cultural insights from around the world — lessons that directly apply to entrepreneurs and business leaders here in our city.
Today, Hani helps investors and entrepreneurs identify franchise opportunities that align with their skills, investment levels, and life goals. Through his work with World Franchise Group, he connects individuals to businesses that are viable, scalable, and investment-ready — empowering them to achieve both financial and operational success.
At the BEN Workshop, Hani will present on “Community + Scale: What Local Businesses Can Learn from Franchise Networks.” His session will show how the proven systems and support structures of franchise businesses can inspire local entrepreneurs to scale strategically, strengthen community ties, and build businesses that last.
📅 Date: Thursday, September 18
📍 Location: Black Leaf, St. Petersburg
🕦 Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from Hani’s international expertise and discover how franchise principles can help you take your business to the next level.
Contact Information:
📧 Email: hbakir@worldfranchisegroup.com
📱 Cell: (813) 598-3800
🔗 LinkedIn: Hani Bakir
