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regularly ‘sold-out’ event, the seminars offer visitors exclusive insight into one of the most successful franchises ever launched. In addition to hearing from industry experts, attendees will also be able to meet and hear fi rst hand from those who are already running a franchise. A consistently popular feature of each show, the Real Franchise Stories panel will feature four current franchisees, each of whom will describe their own business story and journey to success. These open-fl oor sessions give visitors the opportunity to hear why they chose the particular brand they are now running and how it has changed their lives. The British & International Franchise Exhibition (London, 13 and 14 March) brings with it a plethora of business opportunities to the capital. One visitor who found inspiration at this year’s Olympia- based event was Paul Georgiou, a catering consultant from London. He commented: “Holding face-to-face meetings early in the process at an event like this is vital for franchisors and franchisees to test and build
Event details: Birmingham
FranchiseExhibition TheNational
20 & 21 February 2015 | NEC, Birmingham Entry price: Free in advance or £10 on the door
London
4 & 5 September | London Entry price: Free
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relationships. I recommend that prospective franchisees come along to future exhibitions.” For those seeking help with drafting a business plan or raising funds, the experts from Franchise Finance will be holding a Finance Clinic offering visitors a wealth of advice on a range of fi nancial queries. The Careers Clinic is facilitated by Personal
Career Management, the experts in careers advice, and is a feature designed to help visitors establish their skill set and match these to the best-suited opportunity available. Taking place in summer 2015 is The British Franchise Exhibition (Manchester, 19 and 20 June), the largest bfa-supported event in the north. After moving to a new venue, EventCity in 2014, the exhibition gives anyone in the north of England pursuing franchising opportunities access to extensive information on the sector – virtually on their doorstep. Meanwhile, those who are interested in meeting with particular brands and business sectors will be intent on visiting Franchise Opportunities Live (4 and 5 September) in London. This unique event matches
aspiring franchisees with an array of exciting businesses. Visitors are encouraged to register their interest and criteria in advance, in order to be paired with the most suitable franchises based on the information they have provided. This fantastic matchmaking system is an initiative designed to build relationships, delivering one-to-one meetings where any questions can be answered directly by the franchisor. Tony St Alouis Porter, a legal consultant
from Southwark, highly recommended Franchise Opportunities Live following his visit in 2014: “I’d recommend this event to anyone who is thinking about going into franchising. It’s a really good way to fi nd out what companies are really like, what they want and the reality of investing in a franchise – particularly the costs and what is required. The company presentations help you to discover different businesses and are helpful and interesting. I’ve learnt a lot.” For more information on any of The Franchise Exhibitions seminars, features and exhibitors, visit
www.franchiseinfo.co.uk or call 0844 257 8668. n
London
FranchiseExhibition TheBritish&International
13 & 14 March 2015 | Olympia, London Entry price: Free in advance or £15 on the door
Birmingham
FranchiseExhibition TheNational
2 & 3 October 2015 | NEC, Birmingham Entry price: Free in advance or £15 on the door
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Manchester
FranchiseExhibition TheBritish
19 & 20 June 2015 | EventCity, Manchester Entry price: Free in advance or £10 on the door
December/January 2015 |
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