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On 14th and 15th February, the greatest franchise exhibition of the year was held in the ExCel Exhibition Centre, London. We just couldn't miss it, and three of our sales team travelled from Franchise Direct's European Head Offices in Dublin to set up stand and converse with franchise clients and potential franchisees. Here UK editor Ann-Marie gives us a day-by-day report on the whirlwind trip that they enjoyed so much.

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The biggest franchise exhibition of the year is approaching…have you put it in your diary?

Here Ulster Bank’s Business Manager answers questions about the bank’s views on franchising, their extensive preparation for last month's expo, and whether or not they’ll do it all again next year.

Friday 11th and Saturday 12th October saw the much-anticipated Ulster Bank Irish Franchising & Start Ups Expo take place in the RDS, Dublin. The Sunday Business Post was excited to combine its annual Start Ups event, which has been running very successfully since its inaugural year back in 2009, with the Irish Franchising Association's annual showcase. Stalls were exhibited, leaflets and cards were exchanged, seminars on franchising and general business were attended, and franchisees were born.

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The difficulty in finding a job makes the idea of self-employment – and being a franchisee – suddenly much more appealing to young people.

“Arrogant”

Subway may be able to place outlets in all kinds of location, but never underestimate the convenience of home and van-based franchises.

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