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they were seriously considering purchasing a franchise. Visitors reported that they valued the opportunity to speak to independent experts from banks and careers and business consultancies, stating that the event provided an all-round service in aiding them to research and potentially launch a new career in franchising. Mr Moore visiting from Sheffield
commented: “I’m new to the industry and looking to become a franchisee. The event was great for meeting franchisors face to face. I have identified three franchisors that I will be actively pursuing after the show. It was an excellent day!” Azhar Mahmood from London said: “I
have a general interest in franchising and I’m hoping to become a franchisee with a focus on the food industry or property. I came to both days of the exhibition and thought the seminars were informative, constructive and overall really useful.” Adrian Goodsell, franchise exhibitions
thousands of aspiring franchisees, many of whom represented good quality leads for future business. Stephanie Boyd, head of franchising at
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xhibiting franchisors who attended the recent National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham (24 & 25 February), enjoyed the ideal opportunity to meet with
new franchise LawnHopper, said: “This was the first time we have exhibited and it was fantastic. We have had some excellent leads and given out plenty of information. It was busier than I had expected and people were even in the aisles waiting to talk to us!” Robin Page, franchise director at Cash
Generator, commented that many people had done their homework before travelling to the show. He said: “People were queuing to get
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manager at organisers Venture Marketing Group, added: “We have had superb feedback from many exhibitors about this first National Franchise Exhibition in February and it is being widely acclaimed as a great success.”
A new National Franchise Exhibition in February saw exhibitors meet with thousands of quality visitors all keen to invest in a new venture
to our stand! Overall, the day has been very successful. We were on many people’s target lists, and it was clear they had carried out research prior to coming to the show. I could not have asked for better!” Ann Struggles, general manager of
Dublcheck praised the overall ambience of the two-day event. She said: “The event was fantastic for us. I had many good conversations and met with some quality leads. It is better to be able to have face-to- face contact with potential franchisees; and there is a good atmosphere at this event.” Ian Bellinger, franchise manager at The
Creation Station added: “We have been really busy, and enjoyed meeting people with a real interest in us as a business.” The majority of attendees surveyed at the event indicated that, as a result of their visit,
A NUMBER OF OTHER EXHIBITIONS SUPPORTED BY THE BFA WILL BE TAKING PLACE THIS YEAR, INCLUDING:
The British Franchise Exhibition (8 & 9 June, Manchester Central) Franchise Opportunities Live (7 & 8 September, Radisson Edwardian Heathrow, London) The National Franchise Exhibition (5 & 6 October, NEC Birmingham)
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