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An official AfroTech partner event in Houston on Wednesday, November 4
BLK GRVTY will host the Franchise Nova Cocktail Mixer, an official AfroTech partner event, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in Houston, Texas. The evening will bring together entrepreneurs, operators and capital partners for cocktails and conversation about the path from operator to owner.
A job brings in income, but ownership builds assets, wealth and long-term economic security. For many capable entrepreneurs, ownership still feels out of reach. That’s not because they lack talent or discipline. It’s because the pathway is unclear and the upfront cost can feel impossible.
BLK GRVTY built Franchise Nova to close that gap. The coordinated ownership platform offers work-to-own as a structured pathway to multi-unit franchise ownership for operators who are experienced, creditworthy and ready to grow. Franchise Nova helps participants assess their readiness, identify the franchises that fit them through a scoring system, and connect with capital partners who are actively reviewing deals.
The mixer is designed for people already running a business or seriously considering ownership. That includes savers ready to invest in a first unit, families pooling resources to build something lasting, corporate managers ready to become owners, and operators looking to grow from one location to several. Attendees do not need a finished business plan or the full amount of capital to get started.
Guests will connect with the BLK GRVTY team, operators already on the path to ownership, and the capital partners who make it possible.
Franchise Nova Cocktail Mixer
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
5:00 to 8:00 PM
Houston, TX
Spots are limited and every request is reviewed. Interested attendees can request a spot on Posh, then complete a brief registration (about 90 seconds) sent by email. The first 10 people to complete registration will be entered to win $500.
Questions can be directed to connect@blkgrvty.com.
