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Preview The National Franchise Exhibition


Discover franchising at the UK’s largest franchise exhibition


The National Franchise Exhibition returns, showcasing a huge range of franchise opportunities


the UK and abroad to explore the hundreds of opportunities available and learn from franchising experts. This year’s exhibition features companies


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from a broad spectrum of sectors, ranging from food and drink to travel, property, homecare, fi tness and fi nance. Household names from across the franchise world will be at the event offering exciting opportunities and advice. Some of the big brands involved include: McDonald’s, Cash Converters, Guinot, Papa John’s, Anytime Fitness, Belvoir Lettings, Top Gear and more than 140 others. Visitors will have the opportunity to discuss prospects with exhibitors as well as attend seminars throughout both days, to improve their understanding of the franchise concept. The free conference programme includes talks by renowned experts that cater for franchisees at every stage: from a beginner’s guide to those interested in high- level investment.


The British Franchise Association will be running their popular panel seminars, with advice from experts, banks, solicitors and the bfa. Real Franchise Stories is another seminar that is set to be popular,


he National Franchise Exhibition, UK’s largest franchise event, is back bigger and better than ever. Aspiring franchisees will be travelling from all over


providing a unique chance to hear a panel of current franchisees talk about the realities of making the transition from employed to self-employed from their own personal experiences. This is a huge opportunity to gain an insight into what it is really like to be part of a franchised business. The Franchise Starting Point offers free one to one advice from experts in all fi elds including consultants, lawyers, bankers and experienced franchisors.


For anyone getting to grips with applying


for fi nance, the experts from Franchise Finance will be on hand at the Finance Clinic. Those who bring a draft of their business plan will be given free advice to take them one step closer to obtaining a business loan. The Franchise Resales Pavilion is a feature


specifi cally designed to enable budding entrepreneurs to learn about the benefi ts of buying an existing franchise business and discuss resales with companies exhibiting. Those with large amounts of capital to


invest are encouraged to visit the High Level Investment VIP Lounge, an exclusive area that provides a private, comfortable setting to network and discuss opportunities. There will also be the opportunity to learn about this particular type of franchising at the High Level Investment Panel Sessions, which will take place in the adjoining seminar theatre. For those visitors with families to cater for, the exhibition has a Children’s Activity Centre hosted by franchise ‘The Creation Station’.


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Children, along with a family member, will be able to make imaginative arts and crafts, whilst other members of the group can explore the exhibition.


The National Franchise Exhibition is supported by the British Franchise Association (bfa), meaning visitors can be reassured to know that everything available to them at the exhibition has passed their strict code of ethics. n


Event details:


The National Franchise Exhibition Friday 5 October 10am – 5pm Saturday 6 October 10am – 4pm Venue: NEC, Birmingham


To exhibit: Call +44 (0)20 8394 5207 REGISTER TO VISIT


Call: +44 (0)844 257 8668 or visit www.franchiseinfo.co.uk


Visitor tickets: Free in advance, or £15 on the door.


REGISTER FOR FREE ENTRY Register online using the code BFPREV to gain FREE admission.


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