Keynote presentations give you the opportunity to discover more about specific franchise concepts from the experts. Through this series of presentations, you can discover the mechanisms of a brand, as each expert speaker gives clear insight into how a particular franchise model works, and more importantly, how it could work for you.

These are the people whose footsteps you are following, so choose wisely, take notes, and make sure you are as well informed as you can be to choose an opportunity that suits your needs, aspirations and level of investment.

So, you are sick of the 9-5 humdrum, and you're looking into going into business for yourself through franchising. Well, you've certainly come to the right place. Franchising is commonly lauded as a low-risk way of entering into self-employment, by offering you the chance to acquire a workable, established business.

However, what can be risky, is launching into a franchise agreement without proper consideration of factors such as are you really cut out for franchising? What does it take to buy a franchise? Is franchising right for you? And, if so, what sector, investment level and business structure should you go for? Fortunately, all the answers to these imperative questions will be covered by our experts in this seminar track.

For companies considering growing their business through franchising. For any company considering franchising, the "Franchising Your Business" range of seminars are an essential first step. At these seminars you will hear from experienced franchise professionals about each core element in franchising providing you with the essential information and knowledge needed when embarking on your exciting expansion journey. Find out what is involved when franchising a business, what the key steps are, how to avoid the pitfalls, the costs of franchising, and what sources of help are available to you.

Why not also pre-book a 1-2-1 advice session with one of the experienced franchise consultants from Business Options, giving you the opportunity to ask specific questions relating to your business. To book your 1-2-1 advice session, please email 121@thefranchiseshow.co.uk

As the title suggests, these presentations and discussions will be geared toward encouraging more women to consider franchising, as well as giving them the inspiration and information to take the first step.

More and more women are now choosing to move into self-employment, to allow them to spend as much or as little time on their business as they wish. And, more and more women are turning to franchising as a way of making this happen. Of course, a franchise is an excellent way for women to work around family and other commitments - but many women are also leading the pack in terms of taking on multiple franchises, becoming Master Franchisees, and expanding their own businesses through franchising. This track at the conference will give you the opportunity to hear from franchising experts, explore some of the franchise concepts available and - arguably most importantly - to talk on an informal basis with women who have franchised their business, women who have bought franchises, and specialist franchise advisers.

So, you are sick of the 9-5 humdrum, and you're looking into going into business for yourself through franchising. Well, you've certainly come to the right place. Franchising is commonly lauded as a low-risk way of entering into self-employment, by offering you the chance to acquire a workable, established business.

However, what can be risky, is launching into a franchise agreement without proper consideration of factors such as are you really cut out for franchising? What does it take to buy a franchise? Is franchising right for you? And, if so, what sector, investment level and business structure should you go for? Fortunately, all the answers to these imperative questions will be covered by our experts in this seminar track.

In a first for The Franchise Show, this year's event will feature the Meet The Franchise Track. This is your chance to meet the people who've been there and done it, invested into a franchise model and succeeded. You will hear from franchisees from across a variety of industries, offering opinions, advice and information on taking the first step to becoming a franchise owner.

The franchisees will discuss the ups and downs of running a franchise, why it was the right choice for them, and how you can avoid the mistakes they made. This series of presentations and seminars will deliver a pragmatic, honest account of franchise investment, while offering you a chance to speak directly to those who are in the best position to answer your questions on franchises and franchising.

Aimed at existing franchisors, Developing Your Existing franchise does exactly what it says on the tin: takes you step-by-step through the meticulous nature of enhancing your franchise, by way of recruitment, management and motivation.

Once you're territorially established, you'll want to consider how to improve business and, ultimately, increase profit and protection. Therefore, such factors as reducing risks, and finding new franchisees in a recession will be explored right here, by the people who know best.

Expert advice is on hand to guide you through every aspect of International Franchising. There will be presentations on negotiating international deals, selecting the right franchise for you, developing strategy for entering the U.S. market, and much more.

As well as educational sessions on the specifics of International Franchising, the experts from MSA Worldwide will be on hand to answer any of your burning questions and offer invaluable advice.