FRANCHISE EXHIBITION, OLYMPIA, LONDON
Take your first steps into business at the BFA-supported show
I
f you’re new to franchising and looking for a franchise you need to spend at
least a day at the British & International Franchise Exhibition at Olympia, London, on Friday and Saturday, March 16 and 17, organised by the Venture Marketing Group.
In addition to the franchisors’stands
offering a wide range of franchised businesses with setting-up costs of less than £20,000 to more than £100,000, the show will include regular seminars and presentations explaining the pros and cons of franchising from the perspective of both potential franchisees and companies planning to franchise their business. Franchising operates world-wide and advice will also be available on importing and exporting franchise systems for those who would like to take the fast-track to becoming a franchisor and bring a successful foreign system into the UK, and conversely there will also be help for British franchisors with ambitions to expand abroad. Visitors will be able to meet face-to-
face with exhibitors such as Cash & Cheque Express, Go Cruise, Platinum Property Partners, Snappy Snaps and Totally Clean Solutions.
BFA accreditation
The exhibition is the only event in London supported by the BFA and only companies that have met its code of ethics are accredited to exhibit. This means visitors can have confidence in that the franchises on offer have been assessed as ethical. An extensive conference features
experts from the BFA, members from the legal and finance professions, business advisers, as well both franchisors and franchisees of members. Aspiring entrepreneurs will learn all they need to
Franchise diary with Venture
■ March 16-17- British & International Franchise Exhibition, Olympia, London. ■ June 8-9 -British Franchise Exhibition, Manchester Central. ■ Sept 7-8 - Franchise Opportunities Live, Heathrow, London. ■ Oct 5-6 - National Franchise Exhibition, NEC, Birmingham.
know in order to take the next steps in the search for their ideal franchise. The conference has a wide range of
over 40 insightful seminars covering topics such as high-level investment franchising, franchise resales, executives in franchising, families in franchising,
growing your own business, hands-on franchising, and international franchising. For those looking to capitalise on
international opportunities in the UK, or set up a franchise abroad, the international zone will be of particular interest, providing important information on what franchise opportunities are available, how to gain funding, advice on procedures, and pitfalls to avoid. A regular and popular feature at the
show is the franchisee panel. Visitors can hear about the transition from employee to franchisee as well as true stories, advice and anecdotes from the franchisees themselves. Due to popular demand, there will be multiple sessions taking place throughout the two days. Visitors with a large amount of capital
to invest can have valuable conversations with franchised companies in the high
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