The Franchise Ascension Initiative, a six-month accelerator program aimed at preparing qualified individuals from underrepresented communities with education, mentorship, resources, and guidance in accessing capital to maximize the opportunity for success through a career in franchise ownership.

**The Franchise Ascension Initiative**, a six-month accelerator program aimed at preparing qualified individuals from underrepresented communities with education, mentorship, resources, and guidance in accessing capital to maximize the opportunity for success through a career in franchise ownership.

On today’s podcast, we will speak with the visionary of The Franchise Ascension Initiative, **Omar Simmons**, IFA Board Member and Managing Director of **Exaltare Capital Partners**.

Simmons says, “Franchising has been at the center of my journey and can provide a unique path to financial freedom for others. Now it is time to pay it forward so that even more people can have access to the same opportunities I had.”

Interested candidates can apply now at https://pages.franchise.org/ifa-franchise-ascension-initiative/