looking back at
winter 2007
As we slowly start to enjoy the longer days
and warmer weather, it’s clear to see that
winter has played a big part in the franchise
calendar. The success of both The Irish
Franchise Exhibition in November and The
British Franchise Exhibition, Manchester, in
January, means that many in the franchise
world will now be busy reaping the benefits
of a successful winter time…
The Irish Franchise
range of franchise opportunities on
Exhibition creates new
offer, while the enthusiasm of the
entrepreneurs in Ireland
visitors has surely proven the demand
for franchising in Ireland.”
The Irish Franchise Exhibition, which
took place at the Royal Dublin Society,
Speakers within the seminar
delivered two days of superb business
programme entertained, educated
and networking opportunities for the
and enlightened delegates. In
leading exhibitors and thousands of
particular Tricia Murphy, Strategic
visitors who attended.
Network Consultant at TIG Alliance,
presented a fascinating presentation
More than 50 key UK and Irish
on networking. Wearing a special
companies showcased their franchise
‘networking hat’ Tricia mobilised the
opportunities, while industry experts
entire audience to network with one
and leading business personalities
another. Brody Sweeney, Chairman of
provided invaluable information and
O’Briens Sandwich Bars, delivered a
advice on growing and sustaining a
powerful presentation about starting
successful business. Exhibitors covered
a business and his views as one of
a wide cross-section of business sectors,
Ireland’s most successful entrepreneurs.
offering hundreds of proven business
ideas. These included BB’s Coffee &
John Green, Chairman of the Irish
Muffins, Lasertech, MRI Worldwide,
Franchise Association, commented:
pristine.ie, San Serv, Supermacs and
“As franchising is a flourishing industry
The Streat Franchising.
in Ireland with an estimated growth
of 12 per cent per annum, The Irish
John Hancock, Managing Director
Franchise Exhibition in Dublin has
of Venture Marketing Group,
established itself as a key event in the
commented: “We have continued
business calendar. This year’s show
to build on the success of The Irish
provided an invaluable showcase for
Franchise Exhibition and 2007 has both existing and new franchisees,
been our most successful show to date. with a whole host of franchise
This year there was a wide and diverse opportunities on offer.”
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