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"Excellent Advice delivered in a pragmatic and digestible way"

COURSE CONTENT

9:30 Registration and Coffee

9:45 Welcome and Introductions

10:10 What is Franchising?
Presenter: British Franchise Association
An introduction to what, in practical terms, franchising is, and is not, the bfa's aims, objectives and membership types and the state of franchising.

10:40 What Can be Franchised?
Presenter: bfa Affiliated Consultant
A look at potential or existing branch networks, job franchises, business format franchises, investment franchises, key criteria and common reasons for failure.

11:00 The Franchisee/Franchisor Relationship
Presenter: British Franchise Association
A discussion of the franchisor's, franchisee's and joint obligations, and the franchise agreement.

11:15 Coffee

11:30 The Franchising Process - Getting Started
Presenter: bfa Affiliated Consultant
Reviewing the network development plan, pilot operation, operating system and franchise agreement.

11:55 A Franchisor's Viewpoint
Presenter: bfa Member Case Study
bfa member franchisor talks about the advantages and disadvantages of franchising,income and expenditure needed by the franchisor and the potential downsides and real life problems.

12:25 The Franchising Process - Ongoing Development
Presenter: bfa Affiliated Consultant
How to market the franchise, recruit franchisees, recruit and train support staff and train and support franchisees.

12:55 Open Forum Session
Presenter: Facilitator

13:10 Lunch

14:00 A Franchisee's Viewpoint
Presenter: bfa Member Case Study
A bfa member franchisee explains why they chose franchising and the specific franchise they invested in and the potential downsides of franchising.

14:30 The Franchising Process - The Future
Presenter: bfa Affiliated Consultant
A discussion on monitoring and motivating franchisees and what happens at the end of the relationship.

15:00 Raising Finance
Presenter: bfa Affiliated Bank
Why banks like franchising and what banks look for in order to lend money.

15:30 Is Franchising Right for Your Business?
Presenter: Facilitator
An overview of the day and a last chance to clear up any unanswered questions.

15:45 Close


grow your business through franchising

Franchisor Seminar: an independent evaluation of franchising and whether it is right for your business

You have already been running a successful business for some time and feel ready to expand, but are not sure how best to achieve your long-term business aims.

Franchising may provide the vehicle to grow your business. In partnership with other skilled individuals you could begin to develop a national network with a recognised brand and make your business a household name.
Attend the British Franchise Association's (bfa) specially designed one-day prospective franchisor seminar and be in the best position to assess whether franchising is the best route for expanding your business.

Who should attend?

If you are unsure about whether franchising is right for your business or if you are looking to expand, develop or grow and have considered franchising as a method of doing so, this seminar will provide the clarification that you need.

About the Speakers

The speakers for the seminar have a broad knowledge of the UK franchise sector, having worked with established UK franchised businesses for a number of years. With specialists from the bfa, together with a franchise consultant and a banker, the contributors are positioned to answer any franchising query. In addition guest speakers from UK franchise businesses and established franchisees will illustrate both sides of the franchise relationship.

What is included in the delegate price

  • Delegate pack including full list of all Member companies, what they do and their contact details
  • List of affiliate advisors which include Solicitors, Chartered Accountants, Banks, Franchise Consultants & Insurance Brokers
  • Free copy of the book How to Franchise Your Business by Martin Mendelsohn
  • Free copies of all the leading Franchise Magazines including: Business Franchise, What Franchise, Franchise World and The Franchise Magazine

The price for all seminars is £195.00 +VAT (£229.13)

Locations

Seminars are being held at various locations across the country to make it easier for to you attend.

  • 14th Sep 2010 Glasgow
  • 26th Oct 2010 London
  • 23rd Nov 2010 Birmingham

I attended one of your Franchisor seminars in Birmingham, last year. We are a small business running for 3 years. The course was extremely helpful and informative. It gave me the encouragement and confidence to pursue the franchising option.

This year (2 weeks ago,) we opened our first pilot scheme with a view to franchising in 12 months time.

My company will move forward with its franchising idea. Thanks

All very helpful and professional

A very worthwhile day - most enjoyable

Next Steps:
 

To book your place on one of our seminars please select from the following options:

1. REGISTER ONLINE
 

DATE:

NUMBER OF PLACES:

Please remember to complete the 'Names of Delegates' box on the Checkout page.

Cancellation: If notice is received less than ten working days prior to the course that you are unable to attend, 100% of the course fee will be chargeable. All requests for refunds must be made in writing to Seminar Administration at the bfa or by email to the bfa's Order Administration.
Payment: During the registration process you will be asked for your method of payment. If you are not paying by credit card, please call the British Franchise Association on 01235 820 470 to confirm how you are paying. Once we receive payment your booking will be confirmed but until payment is received we cannot hold a place, due to high demand for our seminars.

2. REQUEST A BOOKING FORM BY PHONE
 
Please call the the bfa on 01235 820 470.

British Franchise Association
British Franchise Association, Centurion Court, 85f Milton Park, Abingdon, OX14 4RY
Tel: 01235 820 470 Fax: 01235 832 158 Email: Click here
Registered Number - 1341267; Place of Registration - England