Taking the risk to venture out on your own can be a daunting prospect. It’s been reported that nearly 50% of start-ups fail within the first four years, with the major contributing factors being lack of market need for the product/service (42%), lack of planning (67%) and lack of relevant skills (67%). What makes it so much more surprising is that there is a viable, and frankly obvious, alternative…
Franchising contributes more than £15bn annually to the British economy and has seen a 70% increase in its workforce over the past decade. For some, investing into a franchise model is the perfect fit; offering a ready-made business model with a loyal customer base; a tried and tested brand; relationships with suppliers; a dominant online presence and extensive training. Not to mention that these aspects result in a lower level of risk for your monetary investment. It’s all there, boxed up and ready to go. If businesses came flat-packed from a certain retail giant that we’re not inclined to name, they’d probably look like franchises.
The franchise industry in the UK is more diverse than ever before and it’s ripe with opportunities for franchise first-timers hoping to get a foot in the door and for experienced business owners looking to expand their portfolio. A huge part of getting started in franchising isn’t running the business itself, but researching and pinpointing a franchise model to suit your budget, character and ambition, and that’s where The Franchise Show is ready to help.
The International Franchise Show London
If you’re looking for a business opportunity that offers you the chance to be a part of an internationally recognised brand, or an up-and-coming brand that you can help grow then look no further than The International Franchise Show London
Over the last seven years, this important show has helped thousands of people to make their move into new business, offering access to the very latest information and opportunities within this fast-moving industry.
The show’s comprehensive exhibitor line-up and conference schedule is a great opportunity for you to discover franchise brands from around the globe as well as information on everything from master franchise operations to retail franchises, and with the compelling seminar schedule, finding the right information has never been easier.
The exhibition represents the industry’s diversity to its fullest, continually delivering an event that puts visitors in front of over 180 proven brands, such as Platinum Property Partners and Expense Reduction Analysis and well known international brands including McDonalds, ActionCoach, Sbarro & F45 Training, all offering unparalleled information, opportunities, and contacts that spans every area of franchising conceivable. The show will allow you to scope out prospective opportunities and process an abundance of information, leading to you making informed, educated decisions.
Why attend?
Discover a hugely diverse range of franchise opportunities all under one roof
Meet face-to-face with over 180 top franchise brands
Get free expert advice and makes sure that you learn everything you need to know about starting your own franchise
Understand how to pick the right franchise for you
Expand your network of valuable industry contacts and speak to existing franchisees
Find a wide variety of master licence opportunities
Find and talk to more international opportunities than anywhere else in the UK
International Master License Opportunities
The International Franchise Show London gives you ultimate access to brands looking for someone to take charge of bringing their concept to the UK market and nowhere else in the country can you meet so many of exciting international opportunities in one place. Numerous proven franchisors will join us this February, offering 1-2-1 appointments so that you can find out everything you need to about these high investment, high return opportunities.
Acquiring a Master Franchise License provides you with the exponential benefits of being responsible for not just one, but a whole network of these franchises in the UK. While this opportunity is not normally for beginners, it can allow you to team up with a partner who is very interested in your success, and who can offer high-level skills to help run the organisation.
If you think you have what it takes to be a Master Franchisee, you can arrange a one-to-one appointment in advance to discuss what’s involved – please call 0800 1577 950 if you’re interested in booking an appointment.
Expert seminars
Every year The International Franchise Show London puts together a comprehensive conference program, hosted by experts covering all aspects of the franchising industry. Seminar topics include:
Finding out how you can franchise your existing business
In-depth sessions from some of the leading opportunities available to buy
International franchising
The logistics and legalities of buying a franchise
Business essentials to ensure your franchise thrives
And much more
The 2018 timetable is designed to offer you all the invaluable advice you need to buy, develop and grow your franchise into a success.
Visitors who found their dream business
When Steve Foulsham came to the show, he had been thinking about investing in a franchise for a few years but wasn’t sure which industry he wanted to invest in. At the show, he visited many of the stands and attended seminars on the legality and contracts in franchising, which he all found invaluable. From the show, Steve decided to become a Telcoinabox Franchisee and develop his own telecommunications company.
Keith McGregor was made redundant from his job as a Financial Director and was subsequently recommended the show by a friend to get some inspiration for a new business venture. Once he was at the show he spoke to many interesting exhibitors and found the Expense Reduction Analysts stand, which he felt ticked all the boxes for him. Keith found that speaking face-to-face to the successful franchisors at the show was hugely influential for him.
Over 10,000 visitors are expected to visit The International Franchise Show London in 2018 over two days; make sure that you are one of them and register for your free ticket online at www.thefranchiseshow.co.uk or call 0800 1577 950.
AT A GLANCE
WHAT: The International Franchise Show London
WHERE: ExCeL London
WHEN: 16th and 17th of February 2018 10am-5pm
WEBSITE: www.thefranchiseshow.co.uk
CONTACT: 0330 1222 049
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