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THIS ISSUE 4 News
Latest news from the franchise industry 6 Show review
A review of The National Franchise Exhibition
8 A year of challenge and opportunity Brian Smart, director general of the bfa, outlines the association’s vision for the year ahead
Published by: 10 Creating a resales culture
Derrick Simpson discusses the benefits of building an exit strategy
Digital sponsor: 12 In the loop
www.yudu.com
Manzoor Ishani on the benefits of meeting with and gaining feedback from franchisees
IN THE LOOP Franchisor News | 3 12 10 CREATING A RESALES CLUTURE CONTENTS W
Spring to action
elcome to Franchisor News 2012 Spring issue. This extra edition, introduced to keep you up to date with news
and developments in franchising, is published in a slimline format and circulated at the British & International Franchise Exhibition, Olympia, London. This is a year for many opportunities and for
bold developments – particularly as the world’s spotlight focuses on the UK with its Olympic events and Jubilee celebrations. The British Franchise Association is making headway with ambitious plans to offer its membership to franchisees. Director general of the bfa, Brian Smart, outlines the future plans of the industry regulatory body and reinforces the message
that the association aims to, with the co- operation of its members, uphold the highest possible standards in ethical franchising (see pages 8-9). The advantages of incorporating a resales-
positive culture into the franchise network is outlined on pages 10-11 and we also take an in-depth look at the way franchisors regard the benefits of their company conferences and awards and how they bring the best out of their franchisees (see pages 12-13). Franchisor News returns in June with a
full-size volume, packed with more news, features, advice and profiles of franchising developments at home and abroad – see you again in the summer!
Annie Blinkhorn, Editor
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