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The National Franchise Exhibition – live

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Wherever you are on your franchise journey, from learning how the model works to actively researching your investment options, the packed schedule of more than 50 free talks has something to offer everyone.

Timetable

Time
Topic
Speakers
10:30 – 11:15
Main Stage

McDonald’s Insight Session

Deborah Rudge (Franchising Recruitment and Reputation Consultant)
Paul Courtman-Stock (Franchising Recruitment and Reputation Consultant)
Ffion Williams (Franchising Recruitment )
10:30 – 11:00
Theatre 3

BFA Seminar: An introduction to franchising

Hosted by James Sedgwick

Imogen Clarke (Head of Franchise Development)
Kevin Holt (National Head of Franchise)
10:45 – 11:15
Theatre 2

How to franchise your business successfully and effectively

Nick Williams (Franchise Development Consultant)
11:00 – 11:30
Theatre 4

How to build a £1 million business

Julie Farrow (Senior Business Development Manager)
11:15 – 11:45
Theatre 3

Choosing the right franchise: Lessons from an ex-investment banker

John Preston (Managing Director)
11:30 – 12:05
Main Stage

The Multi-unit mindset: What it takes to build a franchise portfolio

Pav Kang (Multi-unit Franchisee)
Hardev Kang (Multi-unit Franchisee)
Suhail Rehman (Multi-unit Franchisee)
Black Sheep Coffee, Home Instead & easyStorage
Natalia Shvarts QFP (Franchise Law Partner)
11:30 – 12:00
Theatre 2

Smart franchise selection: A guide to making the right choice

Natalie Ilangakoonge (National Franchise Sales Manager)
11:45 – 12:15
Theatre 4

My journey to building a successful care business

Joseph Guishard (Franchise Owner)
12:00 – 12:30
Theatre 3

Franchise Insights Panel: Do you have what it takes to be a franchise entrepreneur?

Anytime Fitness, Mathnasium, Chaiiwala

John Preston (Managing Director)
Yakub Master (Multi-unit franchisee)
Kieran Smith (Senior Property and Development Manager)
12:10 – 12:45
Main Stage

Scaling smart: Strategies for sustainable multi-unit expansion

Natalia Shvarts QFP (Franchise Law Partner)
Kevin Hein (Partner and Co-Chair of Franchise and Licensing Practice Group)
Salman Qureshi (Multi-unit Franchisee)
Subway, GoodOaks Homecare
Lucy McCormack (Multi-unit Franchisee)
Tom McEwan (Multi-unit Franchisee)
12:15 – 12:45
Theatre 2

Profit with purpose – earning six figures while helping the planet

Julie Adams (Franchisee Partner)
12:30 – 13:00
Theatre 4

Launching Australia’s biggest Mexican franchise in the UK

Emily Teh (UK CEO)
12:45 – 13:15
Theatre 3

Unlocking location potential – using geodemographic tools to align locations with target audiences

Kieran Smith (Senior Property and Development Manager)
13:00 – 13:30
Main Stage

Keynote: 7 secrets for every successful business

Jo Fairley (Serial Entrepreneur)
Green & Black’s
13:00 – 13:30
Theatre 2

What it takes to run a successful active leisure franchise

Marcus Crossman (Franchise Account Manager)
13:15 – 13:45
Theatre 4

How to find the right franchisor for you

David Glover (Joint CEO)
13:30 – 14:00
Theatre 3

BFA Seminar: How to franchise your business

Hosted by James Fay-Sedgwick

Pauline Cowie (Commercial Partner and Head of Franchising)
Alan Wilkinson (Head of Franchise Development)
13:45 – 14:15
Main Stage

The care industry crisis and the only real solution

Bella Hallam (Head of Franchising)
13:45 – 14:15
Theatre 2

The online franchise revolution – reaching more people, transforming mental health

Caroline Strawson (CEO & Founder)
14:00 – 14:30
Theatre 4

How can franchising change my life?

Phil Harrison (Head of Franchise Recruitment)
14:15 – 14:45
Theatre 3

How can banks support your franchise investment ambitions

Suki Dehal (Head of Franchising)
14:30 – 15:15
Main Stage

McDonald’s Insight Session

Deborah Rudge (Franchising Recruitment and Reputation Consultant)
Paul Courtman-Stock (Franchising Recruitment and Reputation Consultant)
Ffion Williams (Franchising Recruitment )
14:30 – 15:00
Theatre 2

Real Franchise Stories

Jackson Fire & Security, Caremark, Mathnasium

Barney Davis (Franchisee)
Gary Brumby (Branch Director)
14:45 – 15:15
Theatre 4

Why some business owners fail while others make £1m a year

James Vincent (Business Coach)
15:00 – 15:30
Theatre 3

BFA seminar: What to consider when choosing a franchise

Hosted by Will Strike

John Pratt (Partner)
John Preston (Managing Director)
15:15 – 15:45
Theatre 2

Uncovering the secrets of a real-life franchisor

Phil Mowat (Managing Consultant)
Rebecca Newenham (Franchise Consultant)
15:30 – 16:00
Theatre 4

Unlocking a unique franchise opportunity in mobile phone retail

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The National Franchise Exhibition returns to the NEC, Birmingham, on 3 & 4 October 2025. Meet the teams behind industry-leading franchise brands and benefit from a packed schedule of 50+ free talks – offering something for everyone!

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