Becoming your own boss can be a daunting prospect, but with a franchise it could be easier than you think. The virtual National Franchise Exhibition on 21 & 22 May is a great place to start. It’s an unmissable opportunity for aspiring business owners to explore what the industry has to offer and take the next step on their franchise journey.
This free, online event allows attendees to learn how the model works, discover an exciting range of investment opportunities, and tap into a wealth of expert advice.
A franchise is often described as a ‘business-in-a-box’ – providing a proven business model, the benefits of an established brand, optimised systems and ongoing support to help new business owners hit the ground running. With opportunities at all investment levels and across multiple business sectors – from food & drink to care, fitness to home maintenance – there is a franchise to suit all budgets and ambitions.
Participating franchise brands include international and home-grown brands such as Esquires Coffee, Trulawn, Little Caesars Pizza, Caremark, Tutor Doctor, Visiting Angels, ActionCOACH and many more! Crucially, visitors will be able to talk to the teams behind the brands in real time via video or text chat to get immediate answers to their questions.
The event also features a comprehensive programme of 50+ free, live and on-demand presentations covering all aspects of franchising.
The British Franchise Association (bfa) will host a series of exclusive seminars to provide an introduction to franchising, expert tips on researching your options and an insight into what franchisors look for in potential franchise partners.
Find out what a day in the life of a franchise business owner entails, get advice from those that have ‘been there, done that’ and discover how franchisees across the country are building thriving businesses with the support of an established brand by watching some of the Franchisee Success Stories.
Sector-specific panel sessions will see representatives take a deep-dive into the latest industry trends. Highlights include ‘How the food & drink sector has evolved – what does the future hold?’, ‘Taking on a management franchise – sector experience not required!’ and ‘The rise of fitness, leisure and well-being franchises’.
Plus, a dedicated finance theatre will explain the different funding options that are available, how to write a successful business plan and the support lenders can provide.
Industry experts will also be on hand throughout the event offering free advice to help attendees to make an informed decision about their future in franchising. The HSBC franchise team, British Franchise Association, franchise consultants and Hitachi Capital Franchise Finance will share their expertise during one-to-one consultations.
Helen McCulloch, portfolio sales director for the event, summarises: “The National Franchise Exhibition virtual event offers a truly interactive and engaging experience that will enable visitors to network with exhibitors, attend live and on-demand educational seminars, access free advice and guidance from industry professionals, and fully immerse themselves in the world of franchising. A unique opportunity – not to be missed!”
Whether you’ve always harboured an ambition to be your own boss, have just started your research, or are seeking an alternative source of income post-redundancy – this is an unmissable opportunity to unlock the potential of franchising.
Find out more about what’s going on at the virtual National Franchise Exhibition on 21 & 22 May and claim your free ticket today! Access to expert advice and presentations is free and on a first-come, first-served basis so start planning your ‘visit’ today.
