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Professional Advisors


Benefit from companies offering professional advice on all topics including finance, law and franchising your business. Please book at www.franchiseinfo.co.uk


VIP Lounge


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An exclusive area for visitors considering investing a substantial amount in a franchise. Prospective franchisees can hold valuable conversations, attend the exclusive high-investment panel sessions and network with key franchisors.


Finance Clinic (C40)


How to finance your franchise Take the opportunity to meet with finance experts who can guide you on how and where to get finance. If you have started your business plan they will be able to read it and advise you on where improvements can be made.


Please book at www.franchiseinfo.co.uk


bfa franchising seminars (Theatre 1)


Friday 20 February 2015


10:45 - 11:45 | 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 financial help


12:00 - 13:00 | 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 • How to protect your franchised business and the risks involved


15:00 - 16:00 | Essential tips for investing in a franchise For those who are changing their careers and considering franchising, find out: • How to approach a franchisor and the questions you need to ask


• The legalities you must consider if buying a franchise • What the banks are doing to support franchising in the UK • The bfa’s next steps


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To ensure you make the most of your time at the exhibition, book appointments to meet with a selection of exhibitors.


Browse the exhibiting franchises and book meetings at www.franchiseinfo.co.uk


16:15 - 16:45 | Taking the next steps into franchising You have attended educational seminars, spoken to key advisers and met with franchisors... what’s next? • Due diligence – making the right choice • Understand what you are committing to • What support is being offered and does it match your needs? • The importance of legal advice and the understanding the financial options • The bfa’s advised next steps


Saturday 21 February 2015


10:30 - 11:30 | What to consider when choosing a franchise • The benefits 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 funding


11:45 - 12:45 | Expanding your business through franchising • Where to start and what the main factors are to consider • The type of franchisee that will fit your business • What it will cost to franchise your business • How to decide on a price for your franchise


14:45 - 15:45 | Making franchising your future • The types of franchises available • The advantages of buying a franchise • The size and the expected growth of the franchise market • How the banks can help you fund your new venture


TICKET LINE 0844 257 8668 WEBSITE www.franchiseinfo.co.uk


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