BNI® Reopens U.S. Franchise Opportunities, Fueling Small Business Growth
- BNI, or Business Network International, the world's largest business referral network led by CEO Mary Kennedy Thompson, is bringing franchise opportunities back to the U.S. After nearly ten years.
- Founded in 1985, BNI has been empowering entrepreneurs for 40 years through referral networking.
- With over 335,000 member businesses and 11,200 chapters meeting weekly in 76 countries, BNI offers franchise owners access to a globally recognized brand, comprehensive training, coaching, and marketing support.
- In the past 12 months, BNI members exchanged 16.8 million referrals and generated a record-breaking $25.4 billion USD in business revenue, underscoring the power of structured networking.
- An opportunity for business leaders and entrepreneurs to connect and celebrate BNI's global network growth will be available at the BNI US & Canada National Conference, held April 2-4, 2025, at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center.
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BNI® Reopens U.S. Franchise Opportunities, Fueling Small Business Growth
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in nearly ten years, BNI® (Business Network International)—the world's largest business referral network—is bringing franchise opportunities back to the U.S., creating new pathways for entrepreneurial success and small business…
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