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Harness the North West’s economic momentum this summer
Discover franchise opportunities, specialist advice and inspiration under one roof at Manchester’s EventCity on 22 & 23 June
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osted in a region estimated to have £7.2 billion of economic output still to be realised¹, The Northern Franchise Exhibition brings together successful
franchise brands and industry specialists with aspiring entrepreneurs in the thriving North West.
A showcase of brands looking to partner with enterprising individuals includes Cash Generator, Delightful Desserts, The Creation Station, TruGreen and event sponsor, boutique gym operator Fitness Space.
Those seeking the flexibility and daily variety offered by a van-based franchise should explore the Vehicle- based Showcase, while a range of low-cost franchises ensures the event supports access to franchising at all investment levels.
The business consultancy Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA) are regular exhibitors at The Franchise Exhibitions. Matt O’Neil, head of partner recruitment at ERA UK, comments: “We enjoy coming to The Franchise Exhibitions, as it is a great opportunity to meet with the industry’s finest people. The Northern Franchise
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Exhibition is a fantastic chance for visitors to meet with us face-to-face and to truly understand our business, all in an environment designed to support them to take informed next steps.” Visitors to the event can draw valuable
reassurance from an exclusive partnership between the British Franchise Association (bfa) and The Franchise Exhibitions. A long-standing collaboration on the exhibitions between the two parties ensures that every exhibiting brand has been assessed by the bfa as operating a genuine business format franchise. As well as bringing visitors bfa-accredited brands, the event delivers a comprehensive programme of 40 educational seminars and workshops. Designed to support entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey into franchising, the
“I credit the event as a crucial step in my journey to being a happy franchise owner today!”
presentations cover everything from how to select the right franchise to business borrowing, and what to look out for in contracts and legal agreements. For those contemplating franchising their own business, the bfa and Ashtons Franchise Consulting will explore how to franchise an existing business to achieve national and international growth. Highlights of the seminar programme will be keynote presentations from local entrepreneurs who’ve achieved stratospheric success. Serial restaurant entrepreneur Karina Jadhav will inspire audiences on Friday 22 June as she shares the story behind the renowned Menagerie Bar & Restaurant in Salford’s New Bailey Development. On Saturday 23 June, visitors can gather business wisdom from Lisa and Helen Tse, owners of Sweet Mandarin Sauces. Following their success as contestants on Dragons Den in 2012, Lisa and Helen have accumulated a host of achievements with their range of dipping and cooking sauces, cook books and their award-winning restaurant in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Their entrepreneurial spirit and business expansion has earned them each
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¹Source: Share of estimated potential economic output yet to be realised in UK:
www.grantthornton.co.uk/ globalassets/1.-member-firms/united-kingdom/pdf/documents/planning-for-growth-report-2018.pdf
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