Denver will soon be the epicenter of small business opportunities as thousands of entrepreneurs gather for Franchise Expo West, the premier franchise event in the western U.S. With investments starting at less than $5,000, potential business owners will have the rare opportunity to meet face-to-face with more than 200 franchise brands at nearly every investment level.

This year’s event will offer a look into the hottest trends in the franchise industry – ranging from restaurants and fitness clubs to auto repairs and pet supply stores – as attendees explore the vast, emerging, international, and mature franchise opportunities ranging from as little as a $5,000 investment up to $1 million+. Attendees can also take advantage of more than 60 free seminars and five in-depth workshops in addition to one-on-one consulting, financial discounts, and notable small business speakers such as the host of CNBC’s The Profit, Marcus Lemonis.