Events - The Fundamentals of Franchising as a strategic option for Growth
4th February 2008
The Fundamentals of Franchising
as a strategic option for Growth
Wednesday 27th Feb 2008 9.00 am to 1.00pm
CAB International, Wallingford, OX10 8DE
Making the RIGHT decision
This workshop is ideal for owner managers and directors of businesses who may want to consider franchising or licensing as a future growth strategy. It will cover the basic principles of business format franchising and licensing, the legal and financial implications, and an illustration of what might be involved in developing your business through franchising.
It is designed to answer some fundamental questions as to whether or not franchising or licensing is a strategic option worth considering for your business and to signpost those wanting to gain more detailed knowledge toward available resources. Between them the speakers have a wealth of experience and knowledge of working in and advising franchised businesses.
Key Workshop Topics
What are the Options? - Getting your house in order
- The Franchise relationship
- Culture and Systems
- Raising Finance for development
- Financial Models
- Professional support
- Summary, Questions & Close
Key SPEAKERS
Charles Briggs is a partner with CMC and also a special adviser to the Create Project, which provides support and information on all aspects of franchising and licensing. He has direct experience of building businesses, both as a franchisor and as a franchisee.
Pam Feltham is a director of Franchise Excellence and used to be the Franchise Advisor for The Franchise Alliance, overseeing and presenting at UK-wide weekly educational seminars promoting ethical franchising.
David Costello is MD of Franchise Excellence and was a former Head of NatWest Bank’s market-leading Franchise team. David has been working as a franchise consultant for the last 4 years and has 25 years of banking experience.
Tony Maynard is a CMC Partner and also an Associate of Beer and Partners, the largest private equity investment house for SMEs in the UK. He is a qualified marketeer and former MD/CEO in the manufacturing, retail/wholesale and construction sectors.
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
To book your place simply call the Business Link Customer Service Team on 01844 210430 or Pam Feltham on 01428 648404.
If you are unable to attend but would like to find out more about this topic, then please contact Charles Briggs on 01491 829186 or charles@cmc-partnership.com.
