Unleash your inner entrepreneur at the UK's flagship Franchise Exhibition

One in five UK adults want to start their own business* – what’s stopping you?

With a franchise, you could be your own boss with the added benefit of an established brand, a proven business model, and ongoing training and support.
Unlock the potential of this lucrative business model at the UK’s flagship franchise event – The National Franchise Exhibition on 7 & 8 October 2022 at the NEC, Birmingham.

Attendees will have the opportunity to get to know the teams behind over 100 leading franchise brands, including IWG, Getir, Puccino’s Coffee, Anytime Fitness, Kumon, Dream Doors, Camile Thai Kitchen and many more. From management to hands-on, premises-based to working from home – there will be a franchise to suit all budgets, interests and ambitions.

The National Franchise Exhibition is exclusively supported by the British Franchise Association (bfa), who will deliver a series of independent seminars to provide a gateway to the industry. Sessions include ‘An introduction to franchising’, ‘How to evaluate franchise opportunities’ and ‘Taking your next steps in franchising’.

These invaluable presentations sit within an extensive programme of over 50 free educational talks covering all aspects of franchising. Gain an in-depth insight into the business model, learn more about the latest industry trends, and get practical tips on becoming a franchise owner.

Attendees will also benefit from first-hand accounts from successful franchisees who have ‘been there, done that.’ During the Real Franchise Stories Q&A sessions, franchise owners from a range of brands will share why they chose to invest, what they have learnt along the way and what they wish they’d known at the outset.

A community of industry experts will offer complimentary one-to-one advice throughout the event. HSBC’s dedicated franchise team and Novuna Business Finance will shed light on the range of finance options available to would-be franchisees. Legal questions will be answered by specialist franchise lawyers from Beyond Law Group and Hamilton Pratt, and the bfa will be on-hand to offer impartial guidance.

Existing franchisees with ambitions to expand beyond one or two units, should register for the Multi-unit Franchise Conference & Networking Lunch, which will run parallel to the exhibition on Friday 7 October. Sponsored by HSBC, this is an unmissable opportunity to hear from established franchisees and representatives from leading franchise brands as they discuss the dos and don’ts of building a multi-unit portfolio.

“Over the years, The National Franchise Exhibition has helped thousands of visitors find their perfect franchise opportunity. This autumn’s event promises to be equally successful. The exhibition will house everything a prospective business owner needs to kick-start their franchise journey – a fantastic line-up of brands and speakers, and a wealth of expert advice under one roof.” 
Helen McCulloch, Franchise Sales Director for The Franchise Exhibitions

Tickets to the event are free, but must be pre-booked online to ensure easy entry. For more information about what’s going on and to book your free ticket, visit FranchiseInfo.co.uk.