franchisee seminar - approaching franchising with confidence

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Sheilah Mackie, head of our Franchising team presented at a one day franchisee seminar hosted by the British Franchise Association (BFA) on Thursday 28 April. The seminar was aimed at prospective franchisees to help them assess franchising and decide whether it is the right opportunity.

The seminar covered:

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