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the event, is that it provides an excellent environment for prospective franchisees to network in a relaxed atmosphere. The VIP area of the High-Investment Lounge offers a quiet area for conversations away from the exhibition floor.
The British & International Franchise Exhibition is the only franchise exhibition in
“Visitors can meet with franchises to suit all tastes and budgets across a range of sectors”
London to receive accreditation from the British Franchise Association (bfa), so visitors will be safe in the knowledge that every exhibitor has complied with the bfa’s strict code of ethics. With so much to see, visitors may like to plan their day ahead by using the pre- booking appointments system via www.
franchiseinfo.co.uk. This convenient service enables visitors to plan their day and book time with exhibitors and brands that really interest them, ensuring that meetings with all the experts and franchises are at a time convenient to them. Those with children can also take advantage of the Children’s Activity Centre, run by award-winning The Creation Station. n
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workplace pensions, SEO, PR, social media, sales and crowd funding. Headline speakers include Edd Read, co- founder of international healthy food brand Graze. Since launching in 2008, Graze has grown to over 400 members and has experienced huge success in both the UK and America. Edd will be discussing the success of Graze and how he and his business partners took the business plan from bedroom to an internationally successful business. Eric Partaker, co- founder of London’s rapidly expanding Mexican fast-food chain Chilango, will be sharing advice on how to establish a successful brand and business culture. For a more general introduction to franchising, there will be a series of panel sessions organised by the British Franchise Association (bfa) with information on how to get started. These popular seminars run across the two days, during which a panel of experts from legal, financial and franchising backgrounds will present on a range of topics including ‘An introduction to
franchising’, ‘Essential tips for investing in a franchise’ and ‘Expanding your business through franchising’.
Existing franchisees will give a first-hand accounts of how they made the journey into franchising at the popular Real Franchise Stories panel seminars. The Real Franchise Stories are an excellent opportunity for visitors to hear from people who have made the transition from employee to franchisee. They will be able to find out more about the realities of buying and running a franchise and hear useful tips on the recommended next steps. Visitors will also be able to get free one-to-one professional advice at the Finance Clinic and Careers Clinic. The Finance Clinic is a specially designated area in which advisors are on hand to help out with the all-important business plan – crucial for securing funding and future support. The Careers Clinic is where experts will offer realistic and focussed guidance on career plans. One of the most popular aspects of
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13 & 14 March 2015 | Olympia, London
The British & International Franchise Exhibition
Friday 13 March 2015 10am – 5pm
Saturday 14 March 2015 10am – 4pm
Venue: Olympia, London To exhibit: Call +44 (0)20 8394 5207
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