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
litator An overview of the day and a last chance to clear up any unanswered questions.
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!"
Approach Franchising with Confidence
Franchisee Seminar: an independent evaluation of franchising and whether it is right for you
Are you looking to start your own
business and make it grow?
Franchising can present such an opportunity - the chance to start
your own business under the umbrella of an established brand and a
proven business format.
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.
Who should attend?
Anyone considering starting their own business will find this seminar vitally important.
Whether you have considered franchising or not, whether you have started to evaluate
opportunities or are right at the very beginning, this seminar will give guidance, provide
cautionary notes and should put a clear structure into your research.
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 franchise lawyers, accountants and bankers 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.
Course content
What is a franchise?
The benefits of franchising as a means of starting your own business
The advantages and disadvantages of franchising
What is a good franchise opportunity?
How to assess the opportunity
How to finance the right proposition
Understanding the franchise agreement and the importance of independent legal advice
The support and advice that is available
Methodology
The Seminar consists of a series of balanced presentations delivered by speakers with practical experience of franchising. Full of relevant case studies, it will highlight best practice and help you to identify the potential problems and pitfalls of franchising.
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 Evaluate a Franchise by Martin Mendelsohn
Free copies of all the leading Franchise Magazines including: Business Franchise, What Franchise, Franchise World and The Franchise Magazine
Locations
Seminars are being held at various locations across the country to make it easier for you to attend. The remaining dates for this year are:
25th Mar 2010 Southampton
29th Apr 2010 Birmingham
26th May 2010 London
30th Jun 2010 Manchester
21st Jul 2010 Bristol
15th Sep 2010 Glasgow
27th Oct 2010 London
24th Nov 2010 Birmingham
The cost for attendance is only £49.50 +VAT (£58.16) per person at all locations.
Next Steps:
To book your place on one of our seminars please select from the following options:
To book your place on one of our seminars in England please select from the options below
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 01865 379892 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
CONTACT THE BFA ON 01865 379892
British Franchise Association A2 Danebrook Court, Oxford Office Village, Langford Lane, Oxford, OX5 1LQ Tel: 01865 379892 Fax: 01865 379 946 Email: Click here Registered Number - 1341267; Place of Registration - England
