Mary E. Tomzack, author of Tips & Traps When Buying a Franchise, will speak at New England Franchise Association (NEFA).

Tuesday, November 7, 6-9 PM to be held at the Sheraton Braintree Hotel, 37 Forbes Road, Braintree.

Mary E. Tomzack is the President and Founder of FranchiseHelp, Inc. In addition, she was a part-owner in two franchised businesses. FranchiseHelp is unique in franchising because it services the entire franchisemarketplace: potential and current franchisees and franchisors, suppliers to franchises, and investors.

Tips & Traps When Buying a Franchise was first published in 1994, revised in 1999 by Source Book Publications. Everyone attending the NEFA meeting will receive a complimentary copy of the book. Ms. Tomzack is often interviewed for franchise articles in publications such as The New York Times, Franchise World and Entrepreneur Magazine.

The evening includes a cocktail and networking session beginning at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and the presentation. The entire business community is urged to attend. Membership in the NEFA is NOT required.

NEFA is the trade organization for franchisors and franchisees in the region. The group offers training, networking and other support to the franchise community. Registration Fee is $60 per person and includes dinner. To reserve your seats, please contact New England Franchise Business via the organization&#s website www.NEFranchise.org, info @ NEFranchise.org, or by calling board member Jim Coen, (617) 469-3002.