The British & International Franchise Exhibition
20 & 21 March 2009, Olympia, London
Features at this exhibition
The British & International Franchise Exhibition has a number of free feature areas, seminars and workshops designed to provide you with essential advice on how to make a successful leap into franchising.
FREE Seminars
Presented by the British Franchise Association (bfa), all speakers are bfa affiliates or members with representatives from banks, solicitors, franchisors and the bfa presenting the topics.
These FREE seminars on an introduction to franchising and how to franchise your business are guaranteed to kick-start your career in franchising.
Taking place on both Friday, 20 March and Saturday, 21 March 2009 at the bfa presentation theatre:
The essential guide to choosing a franchise
Friday 20 March - 11:00
For aspiring business owners who are new to the franchising concept:
ο The benefits of franchising versus starting from scratch;
ο What a franchisor looks for in a franchisee and vice versa;
ο What is a Franchise Agreement and when do you need to use a solicitor?
ο The importance of business plans and how to obtain funding.
Is your business ready to be franchised?
Friday 20 March - 12:30
This free hour-long seminar is a short introduction to franchising an existing business or developing a new venture:
ο What kind of business can be franchised?
ο Where do you start and who can advise you?
ο Why and how do you write a Franchise Agreement?
ο Understanding the risks and how to protect your franchised business.
An in-depth look at franchising
Friday 20 March - 14:00
For aspiring business owners who want to know more about the franchising concept:
ο Understanding the types of franchises available;
ο The advantages of buying a franchise in a recession;
ο The size and the expected growth of the franchise market;
ο How the banks can help you fund your new venture.
An introduction to business-format franchising
Saturday 21 March - 11:00
For aspiring business owners who are new to the franchising concept:
ο What should you look for in a franchise?
ο How will buying a franchise change your life - on a personal and business level?
ο When and why you should get legal advice;
ο How to obtain funding and access financial help.
How to expand your business through franchising
Saturday 21 March - 12:30
This free hour-long seminar is a short introduction to franchising an existing business or developing a new venture:
ο Where do you start & what are the main factors to consider?
ο How do you set the criteria for finding the right franchisee?
ο What costs should you factor into franchising your business?
ο How do you price your franchise?
Why franchising can be the place to go after redundancy
Saturday 21 March - 14:00
Aimed at aspiring business owners who are new to the franchising concept:
ο How to approach a franchisor and the questions you need to ask;
ο The legalities of buying a franchise - what you must consider;
ο What are the banks doing to support franchising in the UK?
ο Should the economic climate affect your decision to buy a franchise?
Presentations
Exhibitor Presentation Theatre
Hear from the founders of leading franchises and learn more about working for their company. Check who's speaking at this event!
Women in Franchising Zone
Hear from leading female entrepreneurs about their experiences of being a woman in business and gain inspirational, personal advice at the free seminar programme and networking lunch. Check who's speaking at this event
Growing Your Own Business Exhibition & Conference
Growing Your Own Business Exhibition & Conference
The ideal forum for small business owners to find new and practical ways to take your business to the next level. Featuring a free conference addressed by leading entrepreneurs as well as essential suppliers for SMEs, visitors to The British & International Franchise Exhibition gain automatic, free entry to this co-located event. Check who's speaking at this event.
