Preview Franchise Opportunities Live
New event – new venue!
Find your perfect match at new event –
Franchise Opportunities Live
access by road, rail and air – and plenty of parking. Prospective franchisees will be able to meet face-to-face with businesses that match their interests at the event that takes place on 7 and 8 September at the Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel, Heathrow.
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Research, research, research If you’re considering a change in career, in lifestyle, have been made redundant or simply have always wanted to run your own business – franchising gives you the means to do all that, with a very high rate of success. The latest survey by NatWest and the British Franchise Association (bfa) shows 9 out of 10 franchise businesses posted a profit over the year and most believe that franchising gives them a competitive advantage as they have the support of a larger brand.
ranchise Opportunities Live is a brand new event in the franchising diary. Located in a beautiful hotel conveniently located outside the congestion of central London, with easy
Brian Smart, director general of the bfa, said: “Again we see the franchise sector proving its value by generating new sustainable business start-ups, jobs and revenue for an economy that desperately needs them. For those who are considering franchising this is obviously an encouraging
“This is structured to be of real benefit for those who are seriously considering making the move into franchising”
sign, but we also stress the importance of thorough research and consideration before making any commitments.” Aspiring franchisees will find a broad range of franchise businesses available for one-to-one meetings all under one roof, covering sectors such as property, retail, finance, home care and travel. These include 7Camicie, Auditel, Platinum Property Partners, Plug and Play, Kare Plus, Energy & Carbon Management and
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Value Doors. Visitors can have confidence in the franchise opportunities available, as the event is supported by the bfa and only allows franchise companies that have met the association’s code of ethics to exhibit. Adrian Goodsell, franchise exhibitions manager at Venture Marketing Group, comments: “This is a new and different way for prospective franchisees to progress their research into franchise opportunities. The new event is a valuable step in the process, enabling visitors to refine their choices by meeting with key franchise businesses, receive advice and guidance, and network in luxury surroundings. This is targeted and structured to be of real benefit for those who are seriously considering making the move into franchising.”
Franchisee panel seminars – Hear inspiring stories from people who have taken up franchising
Quiz a panel of franchisees from a range of companies and sectors about their experiences regarding owning a franchise. Find out all you need to know from ‘how
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