Show Guide Comprehensive conference programme
Friday 14 March 2014 10:45 - 11:45 | bfa franchising seminars An introduction to franchising For aspiring owners who are new to the franchising concept. Find out: • How buying a franchise can change your life – on a personal and business level
• What you should look for in a franchise • Why and when you should get legal advice • How to obtain funding and access fi nancial help Lorna Smith, HSBC (bank); Geoffrey Sturgess, Warner Goodman (solicitor); Dan Archer, NIC Services Group (franchisor); Pip Wilkins, bfa (chair)
10:45 - 11:10 | International franchising Keynote: How Baskin-Robbins became the world’s largest chain of ice cream speciality stores • Why Baskin-Robbins chose the franchise model to expand overseas
• How Baskin-Robbins developed its portfolio to fi t with different cultures
• What is the outlook for 2014 and beyond? James Johnston, managing director, Baskin-Robbins
11:00 - 11:45 | Franchising your business How to successfully franchise your business Professor Roy Seaman, managing director, Franchise Development Services
11:00 - 11:30 | Executives in franchising In business for yourself but not by yourself
Chris Allison, managing director, Auditel
11:15 - 12:15 | International franchising An introduction to international franchising • How do you know when your brand is ready for international expansion?
• Exporting your brand overseas: a legal perspective • What are the banks’ views on the various franchise structures eg. direct, master franchising and joint ventures?
• Standardise where possible – localise when necessary Farrah Rose QFP, director, International Development, The International Franchising Centre (chair); Damian Humphrey, partner, Ashton KCJ Solicitors; Mark Scott, director, Franchise Development, NatWest/RBS Franchise; Karl Dietrich, head of growth, Anytime Fitness
11:30 – 12:00 | Executives in franchising Seven key questions to ask if you are considering a management franchise
Shaun Thomson, UK CEO, Sandler Training 44 |
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11:45 - 12:15 | High investment franchising How to earn £50,000 - £150,000 per annum from your property portfolio Tony Bennett, joint managing director, Platinum Property Partners
12:00 - 12:45 | Real Franchise Stories A Q&A session with franchisees
12:00 - 12:30 | Growing your own business KEYNOTE: Every Salty Dog has his day!
My journey from ‘Man with a Van’ to ‘Brand Owner’ Dave Willis, founder, Salty Dog
12:15 - 12:45 | Executives in franchising How did I do it? Operating a successful franchise Matt O’Neil, recruitment manager, Expense Reduction Analysts
12:20 - 13:05 | International franchising The world is your oyster, but which countries are ripe for international expansion? • Why Latin America is the land of opportunity • How Russia’s economic growth is creating opportunities for foreign franchise brands
• Why India presents a huge growth opportunity for brands from across the globe
• Demystifying franchise expansion into the US William Le Sante, CEO & managing director, Le Sante International (Latin America); Gaurav Marya, founder and chairman, Franchise India Group (India); Ekaterina Soyak, CEO (General Director), EMTG (Russia); Shery Christopher, managing director, Shery Christopher Consulting (US)
12:45 - 13:15 | High investment panel seminar Why invest more in a franchise? High-investment panel seminar including Platinum Property Partners, Anytime Fitness, Mobalpa Kitchens and Johnny Rockets
12:45 - 13:15 | Getting started How to raise funds for your franchise Chris Roberts, director, Franchise Finance
13:00 - 13:30 | Executives in franchising Risk versus reward – what return should you expect on your investment? Dan Archer, franchise development director, NIC Services Group
13:00 - 14:00 | bfa franchising seminars & Franchising your business
Essential tips for franchising your business How to franchise an existing business or develop a new venture. Discover: • What kind of business can be franchised? • Where to start and gain advice • Why and how to write a franchise agreement
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