With reports showing more than half of small, independent businesses failing within the first five years3, franchising offers a protected route to launching a successful new business. Leading the franchising calendar, the event is backed by The British Franchise Association (bfa), the franchise exhibition offer budding entrepreneurs, current business owners and multi-unit franchise owners an exclusive opportunity to meet with hundreds of successful brands from across the UK and globe.
Showcasing hundreds of brands from across a wide range of industries such as care, food & catering, cleaning, retail, and property, there is something for everyone. The two day event will also offer visitors an extensive seminar programme, international conference centre, advice clinics featuring experts from the bfa, legal and financial firms business advisers, as well as franchisors and franchisees.
Visitors will also have the chance to meet with franchisees at the Real Franchise Stories Panel who will share their career journeys and successes. These open-floor sessions give visitors the opportunity to hear why the industry and brand appealed to them and their achievements so far.
Another hugely popular feature of the event is the McDonald’s Open Sessions, where the next generation of quick service restaurant (QSR) business owners can gain exclusive insight into what it is like to become a McDonald’s franchisee and the process involved.
Visitors can gain free entry for the event by registering online at www.franchisetickets.co.uk and entering the promotional code EXH1 (saving £25).
VenueNational Exhibition Centre (NEC)
Address, Birmingham, West Midlands,
Box Office0121 780 4141
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Genting Hotel at Resorts
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Premier Inn Birmingham NEC/Airport
This Premier Inn is perfect for Birmingham Airport and the NEC. Access the city centre in 10 minutes from nearby Birmingham International Train Station. Premier Inn Birmingham NEC/Airport has an on-site restaurant/bar and meeting facilities.
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Located adjacent to National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and Birmingham Airport, the Arden Hotel & Leisure Club is 3-star hotel featuring an onsite leisure club, just 6 miles from Birmingham City Centre..
ibis Birmingham Airport
Situated at Birmingham International Airport, this modern Ibis Hotel is just 300 metres from the airport terminals. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, air-conditioned rooms and a 24-hour snack bar..
ibis budget Birmingham International
ibis budget Birmingham International Airport � NEC is located within walking distance of the airport terminals, the NEC and the LG arena. This modern hotel has a 24-hour reception..
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