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Scottish franchise awareness seminars
If you are serious about franchising, then attending a franchise seminar is a must!
For the majority of us, starting a franchise, or any business, means a high investment of time and money. There is therefore no room for getting it wrong, and so to limit the risks and increase the chances of success, it is vital that thorough research into franchising is undertaken. You need to be 100% certain that franchising, and the franchise you are interested in, is for you. But with so much to choose from, where do you start?
Forthcoming franchise seminar dates:
Why attend?
whichfranchise has been running franchise awareness seminars for over 7 years and so our knowledge of franchising and the Scottish franchise market is second to none.
Our seminars are delivered by affiliates of the British Franchise Association (bfa); presenters include bankers and lawyers, as well franchisors and franchisees. These experts will share their knowledge and experience of franchising, and will guide you through the steps involved in buying a franchise in Scotland.
Through our seminars alone we have helped hundred of potential franchisees, and franchisors, start up their franchise business in Scotland.
As well as generating new franchise businesses and jobs in Scotland, attendees leave our seminars knowing one way or the other if franchising is for them, and what their next step is...you could too.
Not a sales pitch!
Franchising isnt for everyone and so our seminars are not geared towards telling you that it is! We are not selling franchises or even the concept of franchising but instead provide you with an unbiased overview of franchising in Scotland. By covering all aspects of buying a franchise, we are equipping you with the knowledge to make up your own mind as to whether franchising is for you.
Who should attend?
Our franchise awareness seminars are ideal for anyone considering franchising; no matter what stage of the decision making process they are at.
They are also ideal for anyone looking to franchise an existing business as it allows you to gain inside knowledge from the perspective of the franchisee i.e. you will identify what franchisees expect from a good, ethical franchisor and what you should be providing.
Why do we know our seminars work?
In the past 7 years, hundreds of potential franchisees and franchisors have attended our seminars; many going on to start their own franchise business. If you are still swaying with the idea of attending, then reading testimonies for some of our past attendees should help you make up your mind.
What we tell you seminar outline
What is franchising?
- Franchise statistics
- Pros & cons of franchising
- Franchising vs own business start-up
Is franchising for me?
- How to assess yourself
- What makes a successful franchisee
How do I find the right franchise for me?
- How to find out what opportunities are available
- How to identify if this is a franchise suited to you
- How to assess a franchisor; key questions to ask
- How to evaluate the market
Financial considerations
- Cost of a franchise
- Why banks like franchising
- How to raise finance for a franchise
Legal issues
- the franchise agreement whats involved
- why choose a franchise lawyer
Presentation - franchisor
- Support you should expect from a good franchisor
- Importance of bfa membership
- What we look for in a franchisee
- What you should expect from franchising
Presentations franchisee case studies
- Why I chose franchising
- What it is like to be a franchisee
- Did I get what I was promised
If you are interesting in attending, or looking for further information on the seminars, please contact Anna on 0141 204 0050 or email anna@whichfranchise.com
I think whichfranchise is fantastic for prospective franchisees looking to source information. You can find the answer to almost any question about franchising and also read case studies which gives an insight into what it's really like to be a franchisee. There is also great information about up and coming workshops. Everyone at whichfranchise.com is extremely friendly and helpful, and I would recommend anyone looking to get into franchising to attend a workshop.”
Lisa Tobias, Dominos Pizza franchisee, Kilmarnock, Ayr, Glasgow & Clydebank
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