Show Guide Saturday 15 March 2014
10:30 - 11:30 | bfa franchising seminars What to consider when choosing a franchise • The benefi ts of franchising versus starting from scratch • What a franchisor looks for in a franchisee and vice versa • What a franchise agreement is and when you need to use a solicitor
• The importance of business plans and how to obtain the funding
Ken Braddock, HSBC (bank); Natalia Lewis, Hamilton Pratt (solicitor); Brian Thorne, McDonald’s (franchisor); Kelly Blackmore-Lee, bfa (chair)
11:00 - 11:45 | Franchising your business Creating a genuine business format franchise Chris Davies, franchise executive, 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 buying a franchise from overseas • Why should you consider buying an international franchise? • The legal aspects of international franchising • What factors do banks consider when asked to provide fi nancial support for an international brand
• Case Study: How do you handle cultural differences between the franchisor and franchisee? Farrah Rose QFP, director, International Development, The International Franchising Centre (chair); Pauline Cowie, partner, Millbank Edge; Martin Francis, senior manager, global and corporate franchising, HSBC; Emile Spruijt, CEO, Straetus Debt Collection
11:45 – 12:15 | Executives in franchising Seven key questions to ask if you are considering a management franchise Shaun Thomson, UK CEO, Sandler Training
11:45 - 12:30 | Real Franchise Stories A Q&A session with a range of franchisees
11:45 - 12:15 | Getting started Discover franchising with HSBC Lorna Smith, senior franchise manager, HSBC
12:00 - 12:30 | Growing your own business KEYNOTE: No money, no problem Rob Hill, founder, The Eventa Group
12:30 - 13:00 | High investment panel seminar Why invest more in a franchise? Panel seminar with Platinum Property Partners, Anytime Fitness, Mobalpa Kitchens and Johnny Rockets
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Platinum sponsor:
13:50 - 14:50 | Hands-on franchising McDonald’s Open Session Brian Thorne, franchising recruitment and reputational consultant, McDonald’s
Sponsored by:
12:30 - 13:00 | Executives in franchising Paying the bills – when should your business generate you an income? Dan Archer, franchise development director, NIC Services Group
12:30 - 13:15 | International franchising A masterclass in selecting the right franchise • What are the future trends and which brands are entering the market?
• The importance of conducting due diligence • Setting your expectations and realistic timelines from the star
• Use FDS’s International Checklist before committing Professor Roy Seaman, managing director, Franchise Development Services
12:45 - 13:45 | bfa franchising seminars & Franchising your business Expanding your business through franchising • Where to start and what the main factors are to consider
• The type of franchisee that will fi t your business • What it will cost to franchise your business • How to decide on a price for your franchise Nick Williams, FDS (consultant); Pauline Cowie, Millbank Edge (solicitor); Stephen Watson, Agency Express (franchisor); Brian Smart, bfa (chair)
12:45 - 13:15 | Growing your own business Can you really buy a profi table franchise for less than £6,000? Maria Truman, head of franchisee support, thebestof
13:15 - 13:45 | Executives in franchising Choosing the perfect franchise – the benefi ts and the burdens Matt O’Neil, recruitment manager, Expense Reduction Analysts
13:15 - 13:45 | High investment franchising Rising through a recession Eric Ho, founder, YoYo Noodle
13:30 - 14:30 | International franchising Meet international brands looking to launch in the UK Suzie McCafferty, managing director, Platinum Wave (chair)
13:30 - 14:00 | Executives in franchising So you want to be your own boss? Home-based executive level franchising John Harris, director international marketing, Crestcom International
TICKET LINE 0844 257 8668 WEBSITE
www.franchiseinfo.co.uk
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