The British & International Franchise Exhibition
20 & 21 March 2009, Olympia, London
bfa franchising seminars
The British Franchise Association (bfa) hold franchise seminars at each of the franchise exhibitions throughout the year. These are extremely popular with prospective franchisees and franchisors.
The seminars run at the exhibition are free of charge on the day. Arrive early to secure your seat and hear from experts in the field offering informed and experienced franchising advice.
Seminars include:
Franchising seminars from the British Franchise Association (bfa)
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The panellists are all either bfa affiliated or bfa members with representatives from banks, solicitors, franchisors and the bfa presenting the topics.
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.
Lorna Smith, HSBC (Bank)
Jane Masih, Owen White (Solicitor)
David Corbett, Signs Express (Franchisor)
Andrew Quail, bfa (Chairman)
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.
Roy Seaman, FDS (Consultant)
John Pratt, Hamilton Pratt (Solicitor)
Mark Llewellyn, Revive! (Franchisor)
Brian Smart, bfa (Chairman)
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.
Claire Field, HSBC (Bank)
Andrew Hayward, Owen White (Solicitor)
Kelly Chambers, Dream Doors (Franchisor)
Andrew Quail, bfa (Chairman)
Take your next step with confidence
Friday 20 March - 16:00 You have attended educational seminars, spoken to key advisors and met with franchisors, what next?
o Due diligence; making the right choice
o Understand what you are commiting to
o What support is being offered; does it match your needs?
o The importance of legal advice and understanding the financial options
o bfa’s advised next steps.
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.
Ken Braddock, HSBC (Bank)
Jane Masih, Owen White (Solicitor)
Sean Derrig, Chemex (Franchisor)
Andrew Quail, bfa (Chairman)
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?
Brian Duckett, Howarth Franchising (Consultant)
Jane Masih, Owen White (Solicitor)
Sean Derrig, Chemex (Franchisor)
Brian Smart, bfa (Chairman)
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?
Andy Tidy, HSBC (Bank)
Jane Masih, Owen White (Solicitor)
Garth Alison, Fastsigns (Franchisor)
Andrew Quail, bfa (Chairman)
Take your next step with confidence
Friday 20 March - 16:00 You have attended educational seminars, spoken to key advisors and met with franchisors, what next?
o Due diligence; making the right choice
o Understand what you are commiting to
o What support is being offered; does it match your needs?
o The importance of legal advice and understanding the financial options
o bfa’s advised next steps.
Growing Your Own Business Exhibition & Conference
Growing Your Own Business Exhibition & Conference is incorporated within The British & International Franchise Exhibition.
This essential event gives you access to small business suppliers who can help you grow your business.
Whether you run your own franchised business, manage, or are looking to take up a franchise outlet, or you are an independent business owner, this event can seriously help boost your profitability and strengthen your business.
Click here to find out more about the Growing Your Own Business Exhibition and Conference at The British International Franchise Exhibition.
Women in Franchising
The British & International Franchise exhibition has developed the Women in Franchising Zone, designed specifically to provide inspiration and guidance for women looking to start their own businesses.
- Learn from leading women entrepreneurs about how to successfully start your own business
- Hear from those who run the franchises themselves and gain a clearer insight into the reality of working with a particular business
Exhibitor Presentation Theatre
Listen to the founders of some of the UK's leading franchise brands as they explain the ideas behind their business concepts. Sessions are free to attend, and available on a first come, first served basis.
