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Preview The British & International Franchise Exhibition


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16 & 17 March 2012 | Olympia, London


“Franchising continues to demonstrate its tenacity and ambition as a stable, sustainable and proven route to business ownership”


Brian Smart, Director General of the bfa


If you are considering a career change or thinking about owning your own business, a visit to The British & International Franchise Exhibition is a great place to start. With expert advice, a free conference programme, one-to-one consulations and over 100 franchises to choose from, The British & International 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, children’s activities and many more.


Take advantage of these 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 specialising in franchising 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 11:00,12:15,13:30 and 14:45


Children’s Activity Centre 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.


International Zone


Meet with overseas brands looking to drive their expansion into the UK, find out what skills and experience they are looking for and which opportunities best match your needs.


Attend the International Conference seminars to discover what it takes to represent an international brand or to take your business overseas through franchising!


100 | Businessfranchise.com | March 2012 Facilitated by: Keynote speakers Sponsored by:


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 16 March 2012 Facilitated by:


12:00 – 12:30 Potatoes – an unlikely route to success William Chase, Chase Distillery


13:15 – 13:45


The changing face of McDonald’s; how innovation is key to success Richard Forte, Chief Operations Officer, McDonald’s UK


Saturday 17 March 2012 12:00 – 12:30


I am a dragon slayer – find out how I survived the den Sarah Lu, Founder of Yoodoo Dolls and StartBrandAgency


Facilitated by: High-Investment VIP Lounge


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


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Franchise Resales Pavilion Buy an existing business... buy a ‘franchise resale’


A ‘franchise resale’ is an established franchise whose owner has decided to sell his or her franchise, often after several years of success. Meet with experts and learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of buying a resale.


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