The British Franchise Exhibition

Ticket hotline: 0870 7771082
www.franinfo.co.uk

The British Franchise Exhibition - where entrepreneurs make their business aspirations a reality!

Aspiring entrepreneurs from all over the country will find a superb choice of business opportunities at The British Franchise Exhibition, taking place at Manchesterís G-MEX on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 January.

The event will feature a wide range of franchisors, expert advisors and a superb seminar programme all under one roof.

Visitors to the show will be able to meet with a wide range of well-established franchise companies and can assess the benefits of running their own business as part of an established franchise brand. Visitors can also meet existing franchisees to gain a clear insight into the reality of working with a particular franchisor and its business.

More than 80 companies will be exhibiting at the show providing a superb opportunity to discuss the pros and cons of a particular business face-to-face with franchisors. Exhibitors confirmed for the event include: Agency Express, Antal International, Apollo Window Blinds, Auditel, Chips Away, Dublcheck, Go Kart Party, Hunters Lasertech, Quiznos, SureSlim, Threshers, Unze, Wimpy and Your Move to name a few.

All exhibitors present at the exhibition whether members of the association or not have been accredited by the British Franchise Assocation (bfa), whose members abide by the bfa code of ethics and have all proven to be viable enterprises.

In addition, there will be experts from the bfa including bankers, accountants and solicitors to give free advice on every key issue from raising finance to legal contracts.

Brian Smart, Director General of the bfa commented: The ongoing success of The British Franchise Exhibition at G-Mex 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 regionís implied turnover.

In addition to the exhibitors there will be experts from the bfa, bankers, accountants and solicitors to help with every key issue from raising finance to legal contracts.

bfa seminars
Not to be missed is a series of highly informative free seminars, run by the bfa across both days of the event. Offering valuable advice and featuring success stories, these seminars presented by leading speakers from the UK franchise industry are the perfect starting point for anyone wanting to find out more about becoming a franchisee or franchisor. These include seminars titled:

* 11:00 and 15:30 on Friday and 11:00 and 14:30 on Saturday - íAn introduction to franchisingí, for prospective franchisees.

This seminar is for aspiring business owners new to the franchising concept. It 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.

* 13:30 on Friday and 12:30 on Saturday - íHow to franchise your businessí, for prospective franchisors.

This seminar is designed for prospective franchisors. 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.

Franchise Match-Making Zone
A new feature for The British Franchise Exhibition Manchester in 2007 is the Franchise Match-Making Zone, which has been especially created to help match visitors to their desired businesses.

Visitors will be presented with a list of the most suitable franchise options for them and a bespoke route around the exhibition. This will be based on information they provide such as their potential level of investment and categories of business in which they are interested.

The Growing Your Own Business Exhibition and Conference
The Growing Your Own Business Exhibition and Conference profiles companies that offer small business advice and can help take established businesses to the next stage. The exhibition will be supported by free seminars, providing practical advice and information on all aspects of growing a business. Speakers include leading advisors, consultants and successful entrepreneurs who will provide case studies and success stories.

To register for The British Franchise Exhibition in Manchester incorporating the Growing Your Own Exhibition and Conference call 0870 777 1082 or visit www.franinfo.co.uk.

Event details
Event:The British Franchise Exhibition
Venue: G-Mex Centre, Manchester
Dates: Friday 26 and Saturday 27 January 2007
Hours: 10:00 - 17:00 on Friday and 10:00 - 16:00 on Saturday

* The British Franchise Exhibition, incorporating the Growing Your Own Business Exhibition and Conference - G-MEX, Manchester, 26 and 27 January 2007

* The British and International Franchise Exhibition, incorporating the Growing Your Own Business Exhibition and Conference - Olympia, London, 23 and 24 March 2007

* The Franchise Exhibition, incorporating Growing Your Own Business Showcase and Conference - Odyssey Arena, Belfast 11 and 12 May 2007

* The British Franchise Exhibition, incorporating the Growing your Own Business Showcase and Conference - SECC, Glasgow, 8 and 9 June 2007

* The National Franchise Exhibition, incorporating Growing Your Own Business Exhibition and Conference - NEC, Birmingham 5 and 6 October 2007.

* The Irish Franchise Exhibition, incorporating the Growing your Own Business Showcase and Conference - RDS, Dublin 23 and 24 November 2007

Directions to the G-Mex Centre
By Train

You could arrive at any of the following:

* Manchester Piccadilly Station
* Manchester Victoria Station
* Manchester Oxford Road Station
* Deansgate Station

All are within a few minutes of the G-Mex Centre.

By Metrolink
From Piccadilly or Victoria Rail Stations: take the tram in the direction of Altrincham or Cornbrook. Alight at G-Mex. Cross over the tram track and you will see the G-Mex Centre (the back of) just ahead of you.

By Car
There are ample car parking facilities adjacent to the Centre. The entrance for car parking to the G-Mex Centre is via a ramp on Albion Street.