Why exhibit at the British & International Franchise Exhibition?
Are you looking to break into the UK market with the help of a master franchisee or a regional developer?
The franchise sector continues to grow rapidly in the UK. The British Franchise Association/NatWest Franchise Survey 2018 recently found that the total contribution of franchising to the UK economy is in excess of £17bn, up over £2bn since 2015.
With 58% of visitors to The British & International Franchise Exhibition 2022 open to the idea of a master or regional franchise, it is clear that international brands entering into the UK market pose an attractive opportunity to our audience.
Perhaps you are looking for franchisees to expand your brand internationally?
The British Franchise Association/NatWest Franchise Survey 2018 also found that one in three UK franchisors now also have an international operation. Is it time you took your concept overseas?
With visitors travelling from over 70 countries to attend The British & International Franchise Exhibition, there’s no better place to meet your new business partner.
Whatever you are looking for:
Take the opportunity to showcase your brand at the UK’s most-established international franchise event – The British & International Franchise Exhibition – which returns to Olympia London on 31 Jan & 1 Feb 2025.
To exhibit, call the Franchise Sales Team on +44 (0)20 8394 5207 or email franchise@vmgl.com
Hear from previous exhibitors:
"This exhibition has delivered quality enquiries – a great number of prospective franchisees! We've already booked follow up appointments and look forward to further discussions with the rest of the leads we've collected. Visitors have clearly done their research before attending which is a real positive. Plus the VMG team have looked after us very well throughout."
Country Manager, Tutor Doctor (Canadian brand)
“We’ve had a great two days with a very high quality of leads, including those interested in investing in a master franchise. The support from the VMG team was perfect and very thorough.”
Owner, La Maison du Savon de Marseille (French brand)
"The research that has gone into finding the right candidates for Sbarro as part of the pre-qualified prospects package is impeccable and has ensured that I can make the most out of my visit to the UK. The customer service from the whole team is second to none.”
Vice President – Franchise Development, Sbarro (American brand)
"The Franchise Exhibitions are a regular fixture in our diary. The quality one-to-one conversations we are able to have with a targeted audience allow us to fully showcase our business and to find our next franchisees."
Area Manager, Minuteman Press (American brand)
“I am extremely impressed with this event. The attendees have been well-researched, focused and ready to invest. I've spoken to people with the potential to be single-unit operators and multi-unit franchisees, both in the UK and abroad.
I've attended many trade events and The British & International Franchise Exhibition really stands out in terms of the ratio of strong leads. Overall, this show has been much more successful for me than other similar events!”
CEO, Cavavin The Wine Shop (French brand)
“It’s testament to the effectiveness of the these events that we have recruited six franchisees from the last two events – three from each exhibition.”
Director Franchise Development UK, Mathnasium (American brand)
"The British & International Franchise Exhibition is the most important event in the franchise industry. This is our second time exhibiting and we have met various contacts that have strong potential to become franchisees. We have had some really interesting and positive dialogues with visitors of a high calibre."
Marketing and PR, BoConcept (Danish brand)
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