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Discover how you can run your own business with the support of an established brand
Our exclusive partnership with the British Franchise Association (bfa) ensures that all exhibiting brands have been through an accreditation process and demonstrated that they operate a viable and ethical business model.
We are the only franchise exhibitions that can offer this assurance!
A two-day seminar programme covering all the necessities of franchising for those looking to invest in a franchise and those with a business that they'd like to expand through franchising. Learn all you need to know from the experts during a packed programme of presentations, workshops and Q&A sessions. Hear from financial and legal experts, as well as representatives from the British Franchise Association (bfa).
Get one-to-one advice on your business plan at the Finance Clinic from the experts at Franchise Finance. Book an appointment and get free advice on raising finance.
Want to talk through your career options with an expert? Free, one-to-one consultations are available with Personal Career Management.
Get essential advice from a panel of industry experts including financial experts, consultants and representatives from the bfa to help you kick-start your franchise journey.
We cater for high-net-worth investors by incorporating VIP seminars, a private lounge and a bespoke meetings service.
Inspiring entrepreneurs and founders of the latest business start-up successes will share the secrets of their growth at The Growing Your Own Business Conference.
Attend a panel session where you can put your questions to a selection of franchisees from exhibiting brands. Find out why they chose to invest in a franchise and what they have learnt along the way.
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Free expert advice and consultancy is available from professionals with extensive experience in the industry, as well as those with backgrounds in law, finance and consultancy.
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Judd Williams
Business Development Director, Boparan Restaurant Group - owners of Harry Ramsden's Fish & Chips, Giraffe, Ed's Easy Diner and Slim Chickens
Saturday 23 June | 14:00 – 14:30
Judd Williams is Business Development Director for the Boparan Restaurant Group. The group owns a portfolio of well-known branded restaurants including, Giraffe, Fishworks, Ed’s Easy Diner and Harry Ramsden’s fish & chips, operating through a mix of
In his keynote, ‘White space for franchise growth in food & beverage’ Judd will share some key observations of consumer trends taken from BRG’s viewpoint as an operator across multiple restaurant sectors – from fine dining to QSR. Sharing insights from the Group’s business and research, he’ll outline some potential growth opportunities it has identified for franchisees, including The Treat Occasion, Out of Restaurant sales and Fast Casual Chicken.
Karina Jadhav
Founder, Ménagerie Restaurant & Bar, Manchester
Friday 22 June | 13:00 – 13:30
Karina Jadhav is the North West’s youngest independent female restaurant operator and owner and was voted Entrepreneur of the Year at the Manchester Downtown in Business Awards 2015.
She founded her current concept, Ménagerie Restaurant & Bar, Manchester in August 2016 and is the former co-founder and creator of Neighbourhood, Victors Hale and Southern Eleven.
Her latest venture, Ménagerie, converges the genres of gastronomy, art and performance, introducing the next level of immersive dining in the North West.
Karina wanted to develop the already successful vibrant dining model she had created. Disregarding traditional hospitality rules, she devised a concept where experience was key at every step of the customer journey. Her vision for Ménagerie was for it to be the first restaurant and bar to provide a collection of experiences beyond simply dining and drinking.
The restaurant won ‘Best Newcomer’ at the EAT SLEEP DRINK AWARDS 2016 and has garnered international attention for hosting a roster of celebrities including the Manchester City first team and their Manager Pep Guardiola, Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards, Jake Quickenden and Brooke Vincent. Stars Louisa Johnson and YXNG Bane have both performed at the restaurant and Menagerie also sets the scene for the Real Housewives of Cheshire.
In her keynote, ‘Causing a stir: standing out in a crowded industry’, Karina will discuss how she found a different route in a male-dominated industry and turned her differences into her strengths. She’ll share the influences she took from forward-thinkers from different industries and her "female" approach to management.
Lisa & Helen Tse
Founders, Sweet Mandarin Sauces
Saturday 23 June | 13:00 – 13:30
In 2004, twin sisters Lisa & Helen Tse set up Sweet Mandarin, a Chinese restaurant in the Northern Quarter of Manchester, UK.
The company shot to fame when they appeared on Channel 4's 'Gordon Ramsay’s F Word' and beat 10,000 restaurants to win the title of 'Britain’s Best Local Chinese Restaurant'.
They went on to launch Sweet Mandarin Sauces, a British manufacturer of award-winning gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and vegan sauces inspired by traditional family recipes passed down over three generations.
Continuing their television success, Sweet Mandarin appeared on BBC’s Dragon’s Den in 2012, which saw them secure a £50,000 investment from duo Duncan Bannatyne and Hilary Devey.
Since then, they have distributed their sauces to major supermarkets across the world and endeavour to further penetrate the market via their online shop.
Their range has over 40 flavours including the best selling sauces in the range – barbecue, sweet chilli, hoisin, sweet & sour,
During their keynote, the sisters will share their 8 tips to help new business owners succeed.
Opening times:
Friday 22 June | 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 23 June | 10:00 - 16:00
Hall 1
EventCity, Manchester, M17 8AS
Directions:
Motorway
EventCity is conveniently located close to the M6, M62, M56 and M60.
EventCity is easily accessible by car. If travelling from the M60 take Junction 9 for the A5081 and follow signs for Barton Dock Road. For satellite navigation use: M17 8AS.
Bus
X50 - Manchester City Centre’s Express Service
250 - Stagecoach Manchester Bus Service The Trafford Centre“s
Trafford Bus Station
This is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from EventCity (see map) and serviced by bus routes from all over Greater Manchester. There are frequent buses providing a connection every 5 minutes (services 18, 247, 250 and X50) from the bus station to EventCity.
Air
Liverpool John Lennon Airport - By car: Join the A5300 at the airport, then take the M62 (eastbound) to the M60. Follow the M60 (westbound) exiting at junctions 9 or 10.
Manchester Airport - By car: Join the M56, then M60 (westbound) exiting at Junctions 9 or 10. By bus: Service 18 runs frequently direct to The Trafford Centre Bus Station.
Train
Manchester Piccadilly - Bus service X50 or 250 from Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station descending at the EventCity bus stop.
Manchester Victoria - Bus service 100 (every 12 minutes) or Service 110 (every 20 minutes) descending at The Trafford Centre bus station.
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Accommodation:Fitness Space is a fast-growing, boutique fitness operation. It offers a service-orientated, digitally-led concept that appeals to a wide demographic.
Franchise owners benefit from:
Visit Fitness Space on STAND D50 at The Northern Franchise Exhibition.
Hashim and his family headed to The British & International Franchise Exhibition in March 2017:
"I can't sing the praises of the Fitness Space team and business model enough. From practical and effective support, to reassurance based on their extensive experience, they've been with us every step of the way."
Hashim Alsaidi, Fitness Space Wimbledon
Yvonne and her husband Andrew visited The National Franchise Exhibition in October 2016:
"I truly value the support network offered by fellow Fitness Space franchisees who have been operating for a while and who can share their experience and expertise. This is another feature of franchising which just would not have been available had I gone it alone."
Yvonne Gorrod, Fitness Space Norwich
Chris Wright is the managing director of Fitness Space and owns Fitness Space Hughenden Valley:
"Yvonne's case serves to illustrate how valuable those initial face-to-face conversations can be for establishing for both sides whether there is a human fit, and not just a business fit, for a franchise partnership."
Chris Wright, Fitness Space