The Irish Franchise Exhibition
21 & 22 November 2008, RDS, Dublin

About the exhibition

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Are you:

  • Considering launching a master franchise in Ireland?
  • Wanting to source new opportunities to develop your business?
  • Looking to recruit qualified Irish franchisees?

Then you should be exhibiting at The Irish Franchise Exhibition 2008.

 

Here's why:

 

The Irish Franchise Exhibition is Ireland's number one franchise event.
Delivering an audience of qualified potential franchisees from across Ireland, the exhibition represents a valuable platform from which to expand your business in this vibrant and profitable marketplace.

 

Leading franchisors choose to attend the Irish Franchise Exhibition because of the genuine business opportunities and tangible results that exhibiting offers. In 2005, visitors to the event were serious about investing and running their businesses:

 

  • 60% of visitors had 30,000 euros + capital available to invest in a franchise
  • 56% of visitors were ready to take up a franchise within 3 months of the event

By exhibiting at the Irish Franchise Exhibition you will not only be able to meet these potential investors, but alos continually promote your company to a wider audience of franchisees pre and post show.

 

Exhibitors receive a package of excellent benefits designed to maximise the value of their presence including:

 

  • FREE profile entry in the official Show Guide
  • FREE entry on www.franinfo.ie
  • FREE Exposure in the marketing and PR campaign
  • FREE visiter tickets
  • Exclusive use of the 2008 visitor list

Plus, The Irish Franchise Exhibition is the only exhibition to be supported by the Irish Franchise Association. The IFA is an independent regulatory body that promotes ethical franchising in Ireland.

 

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Why expand your franchise in Ireland?

  • According to the 2005 Index of Economic Freedom compiled by the Wall Street Journal "Ireland is one of the most pro-business environments in the world for foreign business and investment."
  • The rate of economic growth for the Irish Republic continues to increase at a rate of 5% a year, according to the Federation of European Employer Services.
  • The Economist Intelligence Unit Business Environment ratings state "Exhibiting at the Irish Franchise Exhibition will provide the ideal gateway to expand your business in one of the most attractive locations in the world."

The Irish Franchise Exhibition was in 2007, supported by an extensive marketing & PR campaign:

 

  • National Press - Irish Independent, Sunday Independent, Irish Times, Sunday Times (Ireland), Sunday Business Post, Sunday Tribune, Belfast Telegraph Newsletter
  • Local Press - Evening Herald, Evening Echo
  • Radio - Today FM, News Talk 106
  • Trade Press - Ireland Franchise Magazine, The Irish Franchise Magazine, The Irish Entrepreneur, Business Franchise Magazine, Business and Finance Magazine, Franchise Ireland Magazine
  • Outdoor Advertising - Billboards, DART advertising, Bus Sides
  • Press Relations - Venture Marketing Group has a dedicated PR company to promote the Irish Franchise Exhibition. The PR company will work closely with all exhibitors to ensure they receive maximum press coverage before the show.
  • Complimentary Ticket Distribution - via a variety of channels: Direct Mail, Leading Banks in Ireland, Irish Business Libraries, Trade Press Cover Mounts, Trade Associations