The National Franchise Exhibition

Professional Advisors

The franchise industry has a lot to offer aspiring business owners. You’ll often hear about the benefits of a proven business model and an established brand, but the industry also boasts an extensive support network.

At The National Franchise Exhibition tap into the wealth of knowledge that the franchise community has to offer. Get free franchise advice from consultants, funding providers, specialist lawyers, representatives from the British Franchise Association and more!

Exhibiting advisors include…

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Professional Advisors
Ashtons, a team of franchise experts with decades of experience, offers commercial advice to help businesses grow through franchising.
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Professional Advisors

Barclays Bank

Barclays supports the franchising industry by helping franchisees access finance to start, buy, or grow a franchise business, while working with established franchise brands.
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Trade Association
The British Franchise Association (BFA) promotes ethical franchising and supports the UK franchise industry’s growth.
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Legal Services

Hamilton Pratt

Hamilton Pratt advises on all legal aspects of franchising including franchise agreements, dispute resolution and resales.
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Legal Services

Higgs LLP

Higgs LLP is recognised nationally for services supporting both franchisees and franchisors in all business aspects.
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Accountancy & Financial

Joiin

Joiin automates financial reporting and consolidation for franchise businesses, bringing data together across entities, locations and systems in minutes.
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Professional Advisors

Lloyds Bank

Lloyds Bank Franchise Unit tailors funding options to support franchisees acquiring franchise businesses.
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Legal Services
Natalia Shvarts, an experienced franchise solicitor, supporting franchisors and franchisees.
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Professional Advisors

NatWest

Give your franchise a firm foundation! NatWest’s managers are experts in the sector & the economic factors that impact your success.
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Franchise Services

Talbots Law

Talbots Law is an award-winning law firm, housing a specialist franchising division which supports franchisees.
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Franchise Services

The dt Group

As a market leading firm, the dt group are a multi-award winning team of franchise specialist Chartered Accountants and Advisors for franchisees & franchisors.
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Franchise Services

The Franchising Centre

If you’re looking to franchise your business, find franchisees or expand internationally, please come and talk to us about how we can help.
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Legal Services

TLT LLP

We advise and protect your interests today, unlocking opportunities tomorrow through expert legal insight and global, forward-thinking collaboration.

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The National Franchise Exhibition returns to the NEC, Birmingham, on 2 & 3 October 2026. 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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