Calling all aspiring business owners, on 17 and 18 February the NEC in Birmingham will host the UK’s leading franchising event – The National Franchise Exhibition. The exhibition provides visitors with the rare opportunity to gain essential information from the experts about the lucrative and exciting franchising industry.

The National Franchise Exhibition is proudly the only exhibition of its kind to be fully accredited by the British Franchise Association (bfa). All exhibiting brands have met the bfa’s strict standards, allowing visitors to browse a vast array of business opportunities with confidence. The industry regulators will be also be available at the exhibition to offer free, impartial advice on all aspects of franchising.

Leading brands representing a wide range of sectors, from catering to home care, will be showcased at the event, including; McDonald’s, EweMove and Tutor Doctor. Sponsoring the exhibition for the third year running is Global Number One Franchise, Anytime Fitness.¹ The team from the leading gym franchise will be on hand to reveal the secrets behind the brand’s global success, explain how its franchisee recruitment process works and the benefits a franchisee can expect.

A diverse series of speakers will deliver a packed programme of seminars designed to equip visitors with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of franchising. Global fast-food giant, McDonald’s, will be hosting its popular Franchisee Recruitment Insight Sessions, offering advice on what it takes to be part of one of the world’s most recognisable brands. Attendees will also find interactive workshops, Q&A panels and careers and finance clinics.

For budding entrepreneurs, the exhibition will feature the Growing Your Own Business Conference, which provides essential information on business development strategies. Visitors can take advantage of free training workshops and hear inspirational business stories. This year’s keynote speakers include the founder of Huntleys Shoes, Angela Enright, and Steve Bartlett, CEO of the social media marketing agency, Social Chain.

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The National Franchise Exhibition takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on 17 and 18 February, 2017. Visitors can gain free entry by registering online with promo code DIA1 at www.franchiseinfo.co.uk.