EB5 Investors Magazine Volume 7, Issue 2 | Page 116

small business job creation and creating a path to the American Dream”. It is also possible for an investor to actually invest into or buy out a franchisor and acquire the brand out right. This "Investor visa capital is one of many good alternative financing options for franchisees and franchisors, driving small business job creation and creating a path to the American Dream" works well for the investor that is savvy and has a firm grip on the business model or has the business acumen of how to grow and scale a business in the U.S. EB-5 and franchising offers many combinations and permutations of a single location, multiple locations, new locations, existing locations, among varied business models and offerings. Two important criteria need to be 116 EB5 INVESTORS M AGAZINE emphasized. The first is to confirm that a franchisor is willing and able to grow while using EB-5 as a strategy and the other is that the investor (franchisee) is willing and able to follow the rules and regulation as set forth by the franchisor. If so, the direct EB-5 investment route can be harmonious and profitable for both sides. Small business made America great and small business and franchising continues to make the American dream a reality for many people every day. Welcome to the land of opportunity! MANISH ADHIYA is a business executive with an emphasis on being a franchising strategist. He has over 30 years of experience across multiple industries with a proven track record in franchising. Adhiya is known for leading rapid innovation, driving organizational alignment and building consensus with all stakeholders. He has helped establish over 40 franchise brands and turn around over 20 brands. Adhiya holds a bachelor’s degree in business and an MBA with an emphasis in entrepreneurship. He has also taught undergraduate and post-graduate courses in franchising.