“It is important that prospective franchisees fully understand franchising if they are to seriously consider this option and the seminars provide an excellent platform to find out the realities and opportunities of franchising. The seminars are of up most importance for anyone considering this route into running their own business.”

Richard Holden, Head of Franchising, Lloyds TSB.

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The bfa Franchise Group for Scotland is committed to improving the awareness and understanding of Franchising as a way of getting into business for yourself and also as a way of growing your existing business. We are committed, in association with the BFA, to continue running awareness workshops and providing high quality business advisor support”.

Bill Hendrie, Chairman, BFA Franchise Group for Scotland.

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“Many people are attracted to working for themselves after many years in secure but perhaps frustrating employment. However setting up your own business can be quite daunting and requires huge personal commitment. Franchising is an ideal solution and attending a franchise seminar with presentations by franchisors, franchisees, bankers, accountants and lawyers is an excellent way to build a good understanding of the advice available and the peace of mind that working in partnership with a good franchise organisation can provide.”

Ken Wilson, Master franchisee, Myhome Scotland

whichfranchise.com Scottish Franchise Seminars

To assist you in your evaluation of franchising, whichfranchise.com, the official online partner of the British Franchise Association, is running franchise seminars to help you decide if franchising is the right route into business start-up for you.

At each seminar you will hear from UK industry experts; all bfa accredited members, who will provide you with impartial franchise advice as well as being on hand to answer your franchise questions.

All seminars start at 9.15am and run until 3.45pm.

Course content

The following is an outline of what the day covers.

9.00 Registration and Coffee

What is Franchising? Johnny Sellyn, whichfranchise.com

• Franchise statistics
• Pros & Cons of franchising.

Franchise Opportunities

• How to find out what is available

How to Evaluate a Franchise

• How to assess yourself
• How to assess a franchisor
• Key questions to ask
• How to evaluate the market

Coffee Break

Financial Considerations

• Why Banks like franchising
• Support available
• Franchising versus own business start-up

Franchisor Presentation

• The support a franchisee should expect from a franchisor
• The recruitment process
• The training package
• The launch

1.00 – 1.30 Sandwich Lunch

Franchisee Presentation 1

• Why I chose franchising
• What it is like to be a franchisee
• Did I get what I was promised
• The sacrifices and rewards

Franchise Agreements

• Key legal issues in a franchise agreement, things you need to know

Franchisee Presentation 2

• Why I chose franchising
• What it is like to be a franchisee
• Did I get what I was promised
• The sacrifices and rewards

Course Summation and Course Handouts

• Help and Support available

3.30 – 3.45 Finish

To secure a place for a seminar, a payment of £49.00 (per person) is required.

Next Steps:

To book your place on one of our seminars please click here