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High investment franchise opportunities at major franchise event

Investors can generate exciting returns by putting money into franchises. While some investors are passive, those who actively invest both their money and time and effort often earn greater returns. Carefully chosen franchise investments can generate a return of around 10 to 15 per cent.

The franchise market has grown steadily even despite the economic downturn. Proving the success of the franchise industry is the latest NatWest/ British Franchise Association(bfa) survey, reporting that the turnover of UK franchise businesses has increased by 20 per cent during the recession and 92 per cent are operating profitably.

For those who are looking to invest a significant amount of capital in a franchise opportunity there is a major franchise exhibition in the industry: The National Franchise Exhibition on 3&4 October at the NEC, Birmingham.

At the event a High Investment VIP Lounge or Zone provides an exclusive facility to discuss significant investments in comfortable, private surroundings allowing visitors to network with franchisors over complimentary tea or coffee. In addition, representatives of leading franchises will offer advice about high investment options at the High Investment Panel Seminars. At The National Franchise Exhibition, Platinum Property Partners, Mail Boxes Etc, Anytime Fitness andBetterclean Services will be contributing valuable insight to the discussion.

The exhibitions feature businesses from a broad spectrum of sectors such as finance, food and drink, fitness, care, property and homecare. Major names will be at the exhibitions including McDonald’s, Baskin Robbins, Belvoir Lettings, Esprit, Kare Plus, Papa John’s, Dublcheck and many major brands from overseas.

The seminars at theexhibition are part of a packed and comprehensive range of features that provide visitors with an opportunity to find out everything they need to know about franchising and to make a well informed business decision. Many of them are led by bfa experts including lawyers, bankers, consultants and franchisors who will provide valuable advice and free consultations.

Visitors can consult with experts and consultants face to face in the Finance Clinic, hear real-life accounts from franchisees on taking up a franchise at the Real Franchise Stories panels and gain invaluable knowledge through a series of seminars hosted by the bfa.

To help with time planning for both franchisors and visitors, a pre-arranged ‘matched-meeting’ service will pair visitors with the franchise they would most suit and set up one-to-one meetings with franchisors. Visitors have the opportunity to find out as much as they can about the brands that interest them. They can browse the exhibitor list in advance at www.franchiseinfo.co.uk and book an appointment by emailing appointments@vmgl.com .

The exhibition is supported by the bfa, meaning visitors can be confident that all the franchise companies exhibiting at the event have met the Association’s code of ethics.

Adrian Goodsell, Director of Franchise Sales at organisers Venture Marketing Group, commented: “Alot of shrewd investors have made enormous gains by investing substantially in franchises. They include many who have increased their investments by buying more branches or territories after gaining a taste of the exciting returns that can be made.

“This event provide unbeatable opportunities to find out all about franchising and franchise investment prospects under one roof.”

The event is open from 10am each day, closing at 5pm on Friday and 4pm on Saturday.

To register for the exhibition visit www.franchiseinfo.co.uk. Admission on the door is up to £15 however visitors can gain FREE entry to The National Franchise Exhibition by using the promotional code AUTINV when registering on the website.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by The National Franchise Exhibition .