The British & International Franchise Exhibition,
4-5 April 2008, Olympia, London

bfa franchise seminars

British Franchise Association

 

The British Franchise Association (bfa) hold franchise seminars at each of the exhibitions throughout the year. These are extremely popular with prospective franchisees and franchisors, and provide an essential overview of how to franchise with success.

 

The seminars run at the exhibition are free of charge on the day. Arrive early to secure your seat and hear from experts in the field offering informed and experienced advice.

 

  • An introduction to franchising' - for prospective franchisees
Friday 4 & Saturday 5 April - 11:00 and 14:00



These seminars are aimed at aspiring business owners, new to the franchising concept and will address issues including:

* the benefits of franchising versus other business formats; what the franchisor looks for in a franchisee;
* what a franchisee should look for in a franchisor;
* the size and the expected growth in the franchise market;
* the initial choice of franchise;
* the business plan and the finance and how to get it.

 

Consultants include:

 

- Friday 4th April

 

11:00

Lorna Smith of HSBC
Kevin Smith, Solicitor for Mundays
David Corbett, Franchisor of Signs Express

 

14:00

Richard Holden of Lloyds TSB
Nicky Broadhurst, Solicitor for Mundays
Mike Goddard, Franchisor of Belvoir Lettings

 

- Saturday 5th April

11:00

Richard Holden of Lloyds TSB
Jane Masih, Solicitor for Owen White
Mark Witter, Franchisor of Venture

 

14:00

Ken Braddock of HSBC
Jane Masih, Solicitor for Owen White
Nick Stojic, Franchisor of Chemex



The panellists are all either bfa affiliated or bfa members.


  • 'How to franchise your business' - for prospective franchisors

Friday 4 and Saturday 5 April - 12:30

 


This free hour-long seminar consists of a short introduction to franchising as a means of expanding an existing business or developing a new venture.

 

Consultants include:

 

- Friday 4th April

Brian Duckett , Consultant for Howarth Franchising
Jane Masih, Solicitor for Owen White

 

 

- Saturday 5th April

Tim Mott, Consultant for FYB
Nicky Broadhurst, Solicitor for Mundays
Jon Cullen, Franchisor of Cartridge World