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Unleash your inner entrepreneur at The Northern
Franchise Exhibition Explore nationwide franchise opportunities on 22 & 23 June
S of London by 2.2 per cent.1
ince the launch of the government’s Northern Powerhouse initiative in 2014, Greater Manchester’s economic growth has outstripped that The city’s
growing reputation as one of the UK’s most influential business hubs makes it the perfect host for this summer’s Northern Franchise Exhibition. Taking place on 22 and 23 June at EventCity, the exhibition will provide aspiring business owners the ideal environment to research franchise opportunities, take advantage of a packed presentation programme, and meet industry experts. The event organisers are proud to work closely with the British Franchise Association (bfa) – the industry’s
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self-regulatory body – to create a highly informative event for anyone looking to gain a greater understanding of franchising. There are hundreds of different franchises operating in the UK across a broad spectrum of business sectors and requiring different levels of investment. The key to success as a franchisee is to pick a brand that suits your skillset, values and lifestyle goals. There’s no better way to streamline the selection process than to meet franchisors face-to-face. Thanks to an accreditation process run by the bfa, visitors can explore the event with confidence that each and every brand exhibiting has proven that they operate a business format franchise. Event sponsor Fitness Space will be joined by the likes of Broccoli Pizza and
Pasta, Tutor Doctor, Auditel and Dublcheck, among others, to share details of their franchise opportunities.
Fitness Space franchisee Hashim Alsaidi first came across the brand at a Franchise Exhibition. He comments: “I realise now, when looking for a franchise partner, you need to make sure you share their philosophy and can form a positive relationship with them. That’s almost more important than what sector the business is in or how you feel about the product because, all being well, we’ll be working together for the next 10 to 14 years!” To help prospective franchisees on their journey, the event also boasts a comprehensive programme of seminars. Those new to the industry will benefit from an exclusive series of seminars by the bfa. Incorporating sessions for prospective franchisees as well as those looking to expand an existing business through franchising, these presentations draw on the expertise of the regulatory body, banks, legal professionals and franchise consultants to cover the fundamentals. Franchisors will share their knowledge during company-led presentations, ranging from ‘How to choose the perfect franchise for you’, to industry-specific seminars like ‘Make a difference in the lives of children: the Tutor Doctor way’. Visitors can also quiz a panel of existing franchisees from a range of brands about their personal motivations for investing, the challenges
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