The Franchise Exhibition - Odyssey, Belfast

New event in Belfast
Highly informative free seminars
Free advice from experts

The launch of the Franchise Exhibition in Northern Ireland is set to be a great success with many leading franchisors and thousands of enterprising visitors expected at the Odyssey, Belfast on 12 and 13 May 2006.

Supported by the British Franchise Association (bfa), Ulster Bank and Franchise Ireland magazine, this exciting new initiative, prompted by tremendous interest in and demand for franchises in the area, has drawn an impressive range of important franchising companies to Northern Ireland.

The event will bring all the expertise that a potential franchisee may require under one roof. In addition to the wide choice of proven franchise concepts, there will be seminars by industry leaders giving a superb introduction to franchising. There will also be all the advice and support anyone might need before they make a decision, with franchising experts from banks, solicitors, accountants and the bfa on hand ready to give advice.

Entrepreneurs attracted to the event will have the chance to meet face to face with directors and senior managers of leading franchisors and capitalise on the superb opportunities in the UK and Ireland. Established franchisees will also be present to give potential investors a clear insight into the reality of being a franchisee and running a successful franchised business.

There will be franchises to suit every interest and skill. Hundreds of proven business ideas will be on offer to inspire ambitious entrepreneurs. Among those exhibiting will be OíBriens Sandwich Bars, Calbarrie, Godfatherís Pizza, Ladies Workout Express, Lasertech, Sign-A-Rama Ireland and The Streats Franchising.

The invaluable seminar programme will run on both days, presented by high profile industry experts from the bfa who will explain how to choose a venture and how to start up and build a successful franchise operation.

With the expertise of Ulster Bank and the bfa also on hand, The Franchise Exhibition will provide a one-stop, fully supportive experience to anyone interested in buying a franchise.

Ulster Bank Business Development Manager Shauna Burns commented: Compared to the rest of the UK, Northern Ireland is under franchised. In line with the growing entrepreneurial spirit in the province, this is rapidly changing.î

The Growing Your Own Business Showcase & Conference will be incorporated within The Franchise Exhibition in Belfast and will feature seminars by high profile keynote speakers, well-known business owners and experts on the issues that entrepreneurs face in building a business.

The Franchise Exhibition in Belfast is organised by Venture Marketing Group (VMG) organisers of the UKís leading franchise exhibitions, who already run five highly successful industry leading events in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Dublin.

David Tuck, Franchise Sales Manager at VMG, said; ìNorthern Ireland offers superb opportunities for both franchisors and franchisees. This new event should be a great success for everyone.î

Event: The Franchise Exhibition
Venue: The Odyssey, Belfast
Dates: 12 and 13 May 2006
Hours: 10am to 5pm on Friday and 10am to 4pm on Saturday

To register for the Franchise Exhibition in Belfast incorporating the Growing Your Own Business Showcase & Conference call 0870 777 1015 or visit www.franinfo.co.uk. Callers can purchase tickets in advance by credit card for 5 each or 4 each for two or more. Admission on the door is 7.