Wichita State University’s Center for Entrepreneurship will hold its semi-annual Entrepreneurship Forum Series for Business Ownership, with the first event – “What About Franchising?” – set for 3-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, in 107 Devlin Hall.

Participants on the panel will be David Redfern, president of Value Place; Bill Simon, co-founder, president and CEO of Timberline Steakhouse & Grill and Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers; and Bill Walsh, president and COO of Daland Corp., a Pizza Hut and Sonic franchisee.

The second forum, “So You Want to Buy or Sell a Business?” will be from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, March 4, in 107 Devlin Hall. It will focus on how to transition buying and selling a business.

Panel participants include Steve Hayes, president and CEO of Hayes Holdings; Dave Nesbitt, president of Devlin Enterprises; and Bill Phillips, president and CEO of Vornado Air LLC.

Stay tuned on information about the third forum in April on the topic of entrepreneurship in the entertainment industry.

The Entrepreneurship Forum Series is free and open to the public.

For more information, call (316) 978-3000.