The National Franchise Exhibition
2 & 3 October 2009, NEC, Birmingham

Why visitors attend The National Franchise Exhibition

The franchises exhibiting at the event are just one reason why visitors choose to attend The National Franchise Exhibition. In addition, the free educational information, expert advice and excellent networking opportunities draw serious potential franchisees to the event.

Extensive conference programme

The franchises exhibiting at the event are just one reason why visitors choose to attend The National Franchise Exhibition. In addition, the free educational information, expert advice and excellent networking opportunities draw serious potential franchisees to the event.

The seminar tracks include:

• bfa franchising seminars
• Growing Your Own Business seminars
• Women in franchising seminars
• NEW * High level investment franchising seminars
• NEW * Franchise resale seminars Both educational and case-study driven, these seminars will include advice on how to sell a franchise as well as the advantages of buying an existing business. Speaking opportunities are available for franchisors looking to sell territories.
• * NEW * Management franchises seminars There are still misconceptions within the industry that all franchises involve hands-on day-to-day running. Speaking opportunities enable franchisors to educate visitors as to what they look for in a franchisee and the benefits of buying a management franchise.
• Couples in franchising seminars Speaking oportunities will be available for franchises: those that work particularly well for couples with young children and who are  looking for a better work-life balance.

Educational features

• Franchisee panel
  This has proved a huge hit with visitors as it provides an opportunity to find out about the realities of making the transition from being employed to working for themselves. One of your franchisees can become a walking, talking testimonial to the success of your brand.
• Franchise starting point
  Launched at the British & International Franchise Exhibition, the area will be located on the Business Franchise magazine stand and dedicated to helping visitors gain more information about franchising. Exhibitors can participate in the area providing guidance to the visitors and promoting the industry as a whole.

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