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SHOW PREVIEW


franchise network over the last few years, and we look forward to meeting more enterprising individuals at the NEC in March." Zerodrytime will be part of the


Vehicle-based Showcase at the event, while a Low-cost Showcase will focus on franchises such as Boogie Beat Music & Movement with investment levels starting from under £10,000. Visitors can explore all the exhibiting


brands with the condence that each has been assessed and accredited by the British Franchise Association (bfa) as operating a business format franchise. This is thanks to an exclusive partnership between The Franchise Exhibitions and the bfa. Pip Wilkins, CEO of the bfa, comments: "There are myriad reasons why people wish to become their own boss, and franchising has enabled individuals from all walks of life to nd a business that suits their needs and ambitions. “The National Franchise Exhibition


reflects the diverse and accessible range of opportunities that are available today. A visit to the event this spring could be the springboard you need to achieve business ownership in 2020." Choosing which franchise business


to invest in is undoubtedly a pivotal and exciting step, but a host of other decisions and actions accompany it. Aimed at informing visitors about every aspect of franchising, a programme of


free-to-attend educational presentations will run across the two days. The bfa will host seminars covering


the fundamentals of franchising as well as panel sessions which allow visitors to hear direct from existing franchisees. The bfa Real Franchise Stories are the perfect platform to pose questions to those who have already been through the process of selecting, launching and operating a franchise business.


Entrepreneurs looking to become


part of the McDonald’s franchising success story will benet from pen Days hosted by the restaurant giant at the exhibition. Representatives from the McDonald’s family will share insights into the brand, how their franchise model operates, and what it takes to become a McDonald’s franchisee. Further exhibiting brands will


give presentations on their franchise programmes, while independent franchising specialists will reveal how to expand an existing independent venture using the franchise model. Aiming to support the long-term


success of any venture, business growth specialists will demystify the secrets to increased sales and prots in their dedicated seminars. In addition to the programme of talks,


industry experts will be on hand across the event to give free, personalised advice on a one-to-one basis, further adding to the goldmine of support on offer.


EVENT DETAIL S


FranchiseExhibition TheNational


5 & 6 October 2018 | NEC, Birmingham NEC Birmingham


Friday 13 March 10am – 4pm


Saturday 14 March 10am – 4pm


To register for free tickets, saving £10 per person on the door, visit FranchiseTickets.co.uk and use promo code GUI1


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Helen McCulloch, portfolio sales


director at Venture Marketing Group, organisers of The Franchise Exhibitions, comments: “The National Franchise Exhibition gathers seasoned industry experts and franchise brands under one roof for two well-organised days of discovery. This delivers the ideal opportunity


for new and veteran entrepreneurs alike to gather all the advice and information needed to move forward with franchising in 2020.” l


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