For anyone considering franchise business ownership, would recommend if possible, attending a franchise exhibition. Particularly as they provide the opportunity to meet representatives from a wide variety of brands all in one day. Also, there is the added bonus of attending seminars and presentations which provide franchisee candidates with practical advice and information on all aspects of setting up a franchise business.
Heck, even franchise consultants like myself, find value in attending these events as not only are they a great lead source, but they provide the opportunity to network and get better acquainted with the ever growing list of franchise brands. Thus, was really pleased that the company I'm aligned with had a booth at last month's British & International Franchise Exhibition. Particularly as the event was well organised and marketed by the British Franchise Association.
Upcoming events on the UK & Ireland calendar include:
2nd Quarter 2009
9 May: South Coast Franchise Show, St Mary's Stadium, Southampton FC
21 May: Sussex Franchise & Business Start-up Show, Brighton
28 - 29 May: Business Startup Excel, London
5 - 6 June: Scottish Franchise Showcase, SECC, Glasgow
11 June: Anglian Franchise & Business Start-up Show, Newmarket
20 June: East Midlands Franchise Show, Leicester Racecourse
24 June: Wales Franchise And Business Start-up Show, Cardiff
3rd Quarter 2009
10 - 11 September: Thames Valley Franchise Show, Madejski Stadium Reading
4th Quarter 2009
2 -3 October: National Franchise Exhibition, NEC, Birmingham
November: MK Franchise Show, Stadium MK, Milton Keynes
20 - 21 November: Irish Franchise Exhibition, Dublin
1st Quarter 2010
29 - 30 January: The British Franchise Exhibition, Manchester
12 - 13 February: The Franchise Show, London
19 - 20 March: British & International Franchise Exhibition, London
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