Seminars for those looking to join a franchise
One day seminar programme synopsis
Attend the one-day franchise seminar, specially designed and run by the British Franchise Association (bfa) for prospective franchisees and be in the best position to assess franchising and decide whether it is right for you.
9:45: Registration and Coffee
10:00: Welcome and Introductions
10:05: What is Franchising?
Presenter: British Franchise Association
10:30: Financial Considerations
Presenter: bfa Affiliate
A bfa professional looks at how much investment is involved, the possible returns for you and how to develop your business plan.
11:00: Coffee
11:15: Franchise Opportunities Available and How to Evaluate Them
Presenter: British Franchise Association
A look at who franchises in the UK, the types of opportunities available and how to assess yourself, the franchisor and the market place.
11:40: Franchisees View Point
Presenter: bfa Member Case Study
A bfa member franchisee explains why they chose franchising and their specific franchisor and the potential downsides of franchising.
12:10: The Franchise Agreement
Presenter: bfa Affiliate Solicitor
An experienced bfa Affiliate franchise lawyer takes you through the main pitfalls in franchise agreements, and how to avoid them.
12:40: Open Forum Session
Presenter: Facilitator
12:55: Buffet Lunch
13:40: How Do Franchisors Choose Their Franchisees?
Presenter: bfa Full Member
A bfa member franchisor gives their view on what they look for in franchisees and why they believe franchising is a good option.
14:10: Franchisees View Point
Presenter: bfa Member Case Study
A bfa member franchisee explains why they chose franchising and their specific franchisor and the potential downsides of franchising.
14:40: Raising Finance
Presenter: bfa Affiliate Banker
An experienced bfa Affiliated franchise banker guides you through the sources of finance, costs involved and the financial decisions you’ll need to make.
15:10: Open Forum Session
Presenter: Facilitator
An overview of the day and a last chance to clear up any unanswered questions.
15.30: Close
An overview of the day and a last chance to clear up any unanswered questions.
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Quotes from past attendees:
"Time and money well spent. Presentations by guest speakers invaluable."
"All components of the day were very useful"
"A very good objective presentation of the reality of franchising"
"Excellent presentation - Good variety of speakers"
" Very impressed with all speakers. Felt the information provided was based on extensive experience and that honesty was as the fore!"
