Franchise Advice


Unleash your inner entrepreneur


Discover how you can be your own boss through franchising at The Franchise Exhibitions


recent research indicates that 85% of workers are interested in starting their own business,* making the UK a hotbed of budding entrepreneurs. However, turning that dream into a reality can be a daunting prospect. With a proven business concept, established


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brand, and support from the franchisor with launch and ongoing operation, a franchise offers a highly optimised route to business ownership. There are nearly 1,000 business format franchise


systems operating in sectors ranging from homecare to coffee, fitness to property, and education to business services, so there is a franchise to suit all budgets and ambitions. With so many choices available, researching exactly which business will ignite your passion and provide the right long-term prospects is essential. Over the past 30 years, thousands of franchisees


have found their match at The Franchise Exhibitions – the industry’s flagship events organised by Venture


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aking control of your work and success by running your own business is an aspiration shared by many. In fact,


Marketing Group (VMG). Taking place twice a year at Olympia London and the NEC, Birmingham, the exhibitions bring together leading franchise brands, funding providers, specialist lawyers, expert advisers and aspiring business owners for two action-packed days of networking and discovery. Visitors to the exhibitions will find big-name


brands such as McDonald’s, Anytime Fitness and Tutor Doctor, alongside low-cost opportunities and international franchises looking to break into the UK market for the first time. This enables would-be investors to connect with the people behind the brands, get immediate answers to questions, and fast-track their search for the perfect franchise. Committed to providing quality support and


advice through its events, VMG runs The Franchise Exhibitions with the exclusive support of the voluntary self-regulatory body for the UK franchise sector – the British Franchise Association (BFA). At each event, the BFA host a series of panel discussions providing a gateway to the industry including ‘An introduction to franchising’, ‘An essential guide to the franchise recruitment process’,


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