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Finding a franchise
There are plenty of sources of information, so before you choose a franchise you can check it out in detail.
Check the Startups.co.uk directory of franchises.
The British Franchise Association franchisee guide lists all its members including franchise companies and gives advice on choosing.
Exhibitions – here you can meet dozens of franchisors face to face and get free advice from franchising experts at banks, accounting and law firms. There are also free seminars run by the BFA about becoming a franchisee, where you can ask questions.
It pays to prepare for exhibitions well in advance: get programmes before you go, decide which franchisors and experts you want to meet, prepare lists of questions, give yourself time to attend seminars and wear comfy shoes. But don't get carried away by the excitement of the exhibition and sign a contract on the spot, however great the opportunity and the people seem to be – always give yourself a cooling off period before signing.
Keep up-to-date with forthcoming exhibitions by regularly checking our events section.
Startups.co.uk
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