They are busy, bustling places, but what can you learn from a franchise exhibition?

There are franchise brands to discover, talks to listen to, experts to speak to and, if you’re considering franchising your own business, a lot of information to take in.

But sometimes the most useful thing you can do is simply have a conversation.

That’s certainly one of the reasons we enjoy exhibiting at The National Franchise Exhibition. It’s an opportunity to meet people who are thinking about franchising, find out where they are on their journey and have a straightforward conversation about what comes next.

And you don’t need to have everything worked out before you come along.

Perhaps you’re wondering whether your business is suitable for franchising. Maybe you’ve been thinking about it for a while but don’t know where to start. Or perhaps you’ve already started looking into franchising and have a few questions you’d like to talk through.

We’ll be at Stand J130 at the NEC Birmingham on 2–3 October, and our team will be there throughout the exhibition to chat and offer advice.

We’re also hosting a number of seminars

If you want to hear more about franchising while you’re at the show, we’ve got several sessions across the two days:

How to Franchise Your Business Successfully and Effectively
Phil Mowat 
A practical look at what’s involved in franchising a business and some of the things you need to think about before taking the next step.

From Founder to Franchisor: My Honest Journey
Rebecca Newenham
Rebecca shares her own experience of taking Get Ahead from founder-led business to franchise network, including some of the lessons she has learned along the way.

Is My Business Franchisable? The Twelve Golden Rules.
Rob Hall
Not every business makes a good franchise. Rob looks at some of the questions business owners should be asking when considering whether franchising could work for them.

What Franchisors Really Look for in a Franchisee
Phil Mowat QFP & Ryan Hellings, Plus Fitness UK
A look at franchising from the other side of the table: what are franchisors actually looking for when they meet potential franchisees?

Come and say hello

The National Franchise Exhibition is a good opportunity to hear different views, ask questions and get a better feel for whether franchising could be right for you.

So if you’re heading to Birmingham, come and find us on Stand J130.

Whether you’re just starting to explore franchising or already have a plan in place, we’d be happy to chat.

Tickets are free in advance: https://www.franchiseinfo.co.uk/franchise-exhibitions/the-national-franchise-exhibition/