The British Franchise Exhibition 30 & 31 January 2009, Manchester Central (formerly G-Mex), Manchester

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The North of England is an attractive area for franchise businesses. With a total economy larger than that of Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal and Finland in Gross Vaulea Added term*, the North West is a thriving area for new business.

*Source: Eurostat

 

71% of visitors to the event in 2006 were looking to take up a franchise within three months of the exhibition, giving testament to the fact that the visitors are serious about running their own businesses.

 

33% of visitors were looking to take up a franchise in the North West region in 2006.

 

"The ongoing success of The British Franchise Exhibition at the G-Mex in Manchester is testimony to the growing interest in franchising in the region. This is further reinforced by the latest NatWest/bfa survey which highlights that 58% of UK franchise systems have a presence in the North West and franchising accounts for £0.93 billion of the region's implied turnover."
Brian Smart, Director General, British Franchise Association

 

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