The British & International Franchise Exhibition
19 & 20 March 2010, Olympia, London

About the exhibition

"Coming to an exhibition like this is a good way to see what a product or services is and to meet the people behind it. The seminars are also a good way to find out more about franchising." Paul Baker, Sales manager, Southend


"I am trying to find some thing that is not desk bound and is within my budget. I've found several opportunities. It was particularly interesting to hear franchisees talking about their experiences of the transition and the reality of starting-up." Pritesh Badiani, Bank trading software, Ruislip  

Discover how to become your own boss at
The British & International Franchise Exhibition on 19 & 20 March 2010

Franchising is a business model that enables you to become your own boss, but with the support of an established business and brand.

This year's British & International Franchise Exhibition (19 & 20 March 2010, Olympia 2, London) will offer even more opportunities. A visit to the event will enable you to discover a range of franchised businesses each offering you the chance to transform your career and run your own business.

In 2009, thousands of visitors attended the exhibition to find out more about franchising. To learn more about how useful the event was, click here. 

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The British & International Franchise Exhibition is the only franchise exhibition in London to be supported by the British Franchise Association and only allows franchise companies that have met the Association’s code of ethics to exhibit at the event. This means you can be confident in the franchise opportunities presented to you, as they are an ethical entity within the UK market.


 

Extensive conference

 

The conference at The British & International Franchise Exhibition provides you with an opportunity to find out everything you need to know about franchising, from where to start, who you need to talk to, where to find advice and which franchise would suit you best.

Featuring experts from the British Franchise Association (bfa), members from the legal and finance professions, business advisers, as well from both franchisors and franchisees – you will come away equipped with a fundamental grounding, which you can take on your search for that perfect franchise. 

 
Sir Bernard Ingham, President, bfa opens the International Franchise
Conference at 10:30 on Friday 19 March 2010

For the full conference programme click here

 
Seminar tracks

The Conference Programme has been divided into tracks consisting of the following seminars:

 

Franchisee Panel

 

Facilitated by: 

Find out about the realities of making the transition from being employed to working for yourself from a panel of franchisees. Hear about their successes, failures, true stories, anecdotes and advice, which no handbook can offer.

 

Franchise Starting Point

 

Facilitated by: 

 

The beginner's guide to franchising

Have all your questions answered in one location before your hunt for that perfect business begins. Meet industry experts, consultants, lawyers, bankers and franchisors, for free one-to-one advice.

 

International Zone

 

The International Zone will play host to a number of franchises and franchise partners from around the world, from India to Spain, South America to France.

 

The International Franchise Conference will consist of keynotes, panel sessions, case studies and round tables. Over the two days sessions will cover topics such as sourcing funding, where to find legal help, the importance of local market knowledge andthe pitfalls to avoid. Click here for the full conference programme.


Visit the Indian Pavilion and find out why India is a viable and beneficial destination for a foreign franchisor.

 

 

Is this show for me?

 

If you can answer ‘yes’ to any of the following, then this is the event for you!

  • I want to be my own boss, but need some guidance in running my own business?
  • I want to invest in an established brand to reduce the risk of failure?
  • I have recently been made redundant and have had a good payout, but I’m not sure what I should do next?


Visit The British & International Franchise Exhibition and you will:

  • Find hundreds of ways to transform your life and career
  • Get reliable and genuine franchise advice
  • Find out how to raise finance even in a challenging economy
  • Speak to successful franchisees directly


Tickets are £13 on the day, however if you purchase them in advance they are only £8 each, £7 if you buy two or more.

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Tickets are valid for both days of the event, i.e. you can attend both days if you wish.