About the exhibition

Discover how to become your own boss at The British Franchise Exhibition in June 2010 in Manchester.

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

Visit The British Franchise Exhibition at Manchester Central on 11 & 12 June 2010 and discover a range of franchised businesses each offering you the chance to transform your career and run your own business.

The British Franchise Exhibition is the only franchise exhibition in Manchester 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 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, and where to find advice, to 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. 

McDonald's Open Days

A new feature for 2010, McDonald's will be holding two exclusive on-site Open Days for potential franchisees.This is a great opportunity to meet McDonald's staff and find out more about being part of one of the world's biggest brands. 

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Franchisee Business Plan Clinic

New for 2010, visit the Business Plan Clinic, sponsored by Lloyds TSB, to find out all you need to know about funding. Meet with financial consultants and representatives from the Bank's franchising department who will be on-hand to answer your funding queries - and to help you write an effective business plan to secure that essential funding.

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Franchisee Panel

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

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Franchise Starting Point

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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.

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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 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 £10 on the day; however if you purchase them in advance they are only £8 each, £7 if you buy two or more.