Free 'How to Franchise' Seminars

If you have been asking yourself 'how can I franchise my business?' or 'where do I start with franchising?', we can help. Ashtons Franchise Consulting (AFC) hold regular free-to-attend ‘How to Successfully Franchise Your Business’ seminars, providing an informal interactive introduction to growing your business by franchising.

Having helped many clients grow and become widely recognised, established and successful franchise businesses, we would like to offer you the opportunity to learn from the professionals.... our testimonials below highlight this.

Our free ‘How to Successfully Franchise Your Business’ seminars are delivered by AFC/British Franchise Association (bfa) affiliated Franchise Consultants, who provide valuable advice and guidance, based on decades of franchising experience.

Who Should Attend?

Our seminars are ideal for anyone considering franchising their business, whatever stage of the decision making process you are in. Following our seminar, you will be in a strong position to assess whether franchising is the best route for expanding your business.

What We Cover:

• How to franchise your business, including costs
• An overview of the franchising process, with timelines
• Understanding the Franchise Development Business Plan
• Laws related to franchising
• Key areas of a business format franchise
• A chance to assess your business for franchising
• The benefits of franchising and the challenges
• Infrastructure requirements of new franchisees
• Case studies and real time experience

Plus much more...

You will receive a complementary information pack, which includes the latest edition of Business Franchise Magazine, a copy of the slide presentation and a ‘Guide to bfa Membership’. Delegates will also receive a free digital ‘Guide to Franchising Your Business’, a dedicated contact for future enquiries, and subsequent introductions to Heads of Franchising of leading banks and franchise specialist providers as needed at your stage of development.

One-To-One Meetings

There is an opportunity to have a one-to-one meeting with our leading industry professionals directly after the seminar. We can provide you with impartial and professional advice on how to franchise your business, as a result of our combined years of national and international experience within the franchise sector. Please request a slot following the seminar upon booking.

Our Dates for 2018

• Friday 5th October - The National Franchise Exhibition Birmingham, Theatre 5 at 10.30am and 3.15pm
  45 minute seminar (Free tickets in advance here)
• Saturday 6th October - The National Franchise Exhibition Birmingham, Theatre 5 at 10.30am and 3.15pm
  45 minute seminar (Free tickets in advance here)
• Wednesday 24th October - Birmingham (in conjuction with Lloyds Bank)
  3 hour / half day seminar (Register here)
• Wednesday 21st November - London (Wimbledon)
  3 hour / half day seminar (Register here)

Book Your Seat Today!

Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To qualify you must be the owner of a business that is considering expansion by franchising or a franchisor wanting to revisit your franchise strategy for more effective expansion.

To book your seat at one of our 'How to Successfully Franchise Your Business' seminars, call Debbie Dennis on 01603 703228, email enquiry@ashtonsfranchise.com or complete our online enquiry form.

What Our Attendees Say

"Ashtons provided an extremely helpful seminar, which I would recommend to anyone who is considering the franchising route for business expansion. Thanks to Nick and Damian!" - H King

“This is a must attend seminar for those interested in franchising.” P Martin

“A good example of what to do next if you are thinking of franchising your business.” C Atkins

Lots of useful information and I learnt a great deal.” H Floyd

“Informative and an afternoon well spent – worth the 700 mile round drive!” P Henderson

“If you're thinking about franchising, this is not to be missed.” R Thacker“

“I'd fully recommend others to team up with AFC - their expertise, tempered with realism, is most beneficial.” S Brakenbury

“A very informative, motivational and definitely a worthwhile spend of my time.” S Murdo

“highly recommend for any business owner considering best practice in franchising.” L Turner

“All the dimensions of franchising was brilliantly covered and detailed. I acquired more knowledge than expected.” Suzanne

“It is a very informative session which everybody planning to franchise should attend.” N Dhar

“I found the seminar very informative and honest. I didn't feel as though I was being 'sold to'. Would recommend for anybody thinking of franchising.” L Stuart

“Excellent seminar, I learnt more than I could imagine.” M Rump

“Really helpful in clarifying some of the necessities and requirements needed for setting up or even considering a franchise.” D Smith

“A full and clear understanding of franchising.” A McDonell

“Very helpful in knowing if this is the right direction for us.” L Smith