Unlocking Capital: How Franchisees Finance Sustainable Growth

  • Date: Thursday, April 9 @ 8:30-10:00am
  • Location: Beyond Flex Space, 9800 Richmond Avenue, Suite 500, Houston, TX 77042

This workshop is designed to help franchisees understand how to access the right capital to support expansion and long-term growth. Participants will gain practical insights into financing options such as traditional lending, SBA programs, and alternative capital sources, as well as what lenders look for when evaluating franchise businesses.

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Speakers:

Yon Seo
Enterprise Business Development Officer
Bank of America

Yon has been supporting business owners and entrepreneurs throughout her 20 + years career in banking. Since joining Bank of America in January of 2016, her primary focus is business banking and commercial lending.  

Currently she serves as an Enterprise Business Development Officer (EBDO) working across multiple states in the central division of the US. She partner closely with the Business Banking Relationship Managers to help franchisee’s access to capital to support expansion and long term growth. She is an active member of the Asian Leadership Network in North Texas. Her passion for business is deeply personal. Her parents owned multiple businesses throughout her childhood. Growing up in entrepreneurship shaped her appreciation for the challenges and rewards of business ownership. She treats her clients and partners as if they are family and that’s is what makes the true difference!

Janean Germany
Regional Business Development Officer
Bank of America

Janean has been supporting business owners and entrepreneurs throughout her 38-year career in banking. Since joining Bank of America in January of 2025, her primary focus is franchise lending.   

Currently she serves as a Regional Business Development Officer (RBDO) working across Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana. She helps franchisee’s access capital to support expansion and long-term growth. She is an active member of the International Franchise Association and has almost completed the program to become a Certified Franchise Executive.