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Buy an established brand with a proven track record


If you are considering a career change or thinking about owning your own business, a visit to The National Franchise Exhibition is a great place to start.


With expert advice, a free conference programme, one-to-one consulations and over 150 franchises to choose from, The National Franchise Exhibition provides a comprehensive insight into the world of franchising.


Meet fully accredited franchised businesses from the world’s biggest brands to smaller recession-resilient enterprises. Choose from a variety of sectors including restaurants, property management, home furnishings, office services, explorative travel and children’s activities.


“Franchising is a stable, sustainable and proven route to business ownership whose contribution to the UK economy, despite the diffi culties, will continue to grow.”


Brian Smart, Director General of the bfa


Take advantage of the FREE educational features


Franchise Starting Point The beginner’s guide to franchising Have all your questions answered in one location before your hunt for that perfect business begins. Meet industry experts, consultants, lawyers, bankers and franchisors for free one-to-one advice.


Careers Clinic


Have you just retired, recently started a family or been made redundant and are considering franchising as your next career move? Career experts will help you benchmark your skills and discuss your options to give you a clear, focused and realistic career plan.


Business Plan Clinic


Visit the Business Plan Clinic to learn all you need to know about securing funding. Financial consultants will be on hand to offer expert advice and guidance.


Franchisee Panel Sessions


Listen to inspirational stories from franchisees who have already made the transition from being employed to running their own business. Sessions take place at


13:15 - 14:00 on Friday and Saturday.


Children’s Activity Centre A day at The National Franchise Exhibition can


be fun for the whole family! Bring your kids to the Children’s Activity Centre and enjoy a fun and stress-free experience with them whilst your partner takes the opportunity to discover more about franchising.


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McDonald’s Open Days Once again, McDonald’s is holding its popular Franchisee Recruitment Open Days. Meet with McDonald’s staff, gain a unique insight into one of the world’s biggest brands and find out if becoming a McDonald’s franchisee is right for you!


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Presentations take place at 11:00 & 14:00 on Friday and Saturday. Book online at www.franchiseinfo.co.uk


High-Investment VIP Lounge


The High Investment VIP Lounge is an exclusive area for visitors who are ready to invest substantially in a franchise. Located in a private lounge, investors can hold valuable conversations and network with key franchisors.


Keynote speakers Listen to first-hand experiences from inspiring entrepreneurs and executives at the top of their field, who can provide you with invaluable tips to help you towards running or growing your own business.


Friday 24 February


Twitter can rule the world Thomas Power, Co-founder, ecademy


Saturday 25 February 12:45 – 13:15


Anyone can do it: developing the right ideas into a business Nicolas Holzherr, Managing Director, QRky


11:30 – 12:00 Sponsored by: Hosted by:


TICKET LINE 0844 257 8668 WEBSITE www.franchiseinfo.co.uk


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