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International Franchise Partners

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Venture Marketing Group works with a number of international franchise experts and exhibition organisers from around the world to assist with the promotion and expansion of The British and International Franchise Exhibition.

Our partners are also available to advise UK franchisors considering expansion out of the UK. 

International advisors include: 

America - Chrystal Denys, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service

Chrystal Denys

The U.S. Department of Commerce has granted Trade Fair Certification to The British & International Franchise Exhibition 2015 for the second year running.A representative from CSUK will be available to discuss, advise and provide assistance to UK brands on taking their business to America.

The Commercial Service will also promote The British & International Franchise Exhibition to American franchise systems looking to enter the UK market. Their domestic network of over 100 U.S. Export Assistance Centres, as well as members of the Global Franchising Team, will work in partnership with VMG to raise the profile of opportunities within the buoyant UK franchise market to American brands looking to expand internationally through franchising. 

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The Commercial Service’s mission is to assist American companies in their export needs, as well as to support foreign direct investment into the United States. Their work entails providing business counselling, market research, advocacy and trade promotion. 
  

Worldwide - Farrah Rose, Consultant, The Franchising Centre

Farrah RoseFarrah has unrivalled experience in international franchising and has been operating in this field since 1984. Initially working for major corporations, Farrah began advising businesses as a consultant in 1996. During this time she has worked with organisations of all types from family businesses to major brands, helping them to expand their businesses into global markets. Farrah is now recognised as one of the leading authorities on international franchising and her expertise is sought by companies around the world.
  

Worldwide - Roy Seaman, Founder and Chairman, Franchise Development Services

Roy SeamanSince 1981, Roy has masterminded the establishment of seven divisions that support national and international franchising for the benefit of established and prospective franchisors and franchise owners including services to international franchisors brands coming into the UK and British brands going global. Roy is a Certified Franchise Executive and has frequently delivered keynote speeches at national and international franchise expos and recently granted the title of Honorary Professor of The International Franchise Academy, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai. 
  

America and Latin America - William Le Sante, Managing Director, Le Sante International

William Le Sante

William's international development experience goes back to 1985 and, to date, he has been involved in negotiating international agreements in 64 countries.

He has published articles on franchise expansion in several international publications and has contributed as a franchise expert for the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal. He has received various key awards related to his contributions to international franchise development and continues to educate future franchise candidates through US Department of State programmes in emerging countries. Mr Le Sante is a member of the IFA's International Affairs Committee and served as Chairman of the organisation's International Matchmaker Task Force. 
  

Canada and America - Fred Cox, CEO, National Event Management

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National Event Management, North America's leading producer of consumer events, produces 26 franchise shows annually across the United States and Canada (www.franchiseshowinfo.com). The events are well-publicised through a multi-media campaign and are well attended by a targeted audience who are ready to invest. 
  

New Zealand - Vicki Prout, Managing Director, Sherpa Group

Vicki Prout

Vicki's professionalism and drive has positioned her as an emerging figure in global franchising. She has extensive experience in franchising at both national and international levels and her in-depth understanding of franchise marketing, strategic development, legal frameworks, business development, documentation and reconciling the expectations of entrepreneurs in widely differing cultures, has resulted in her continued success.
  

Italy - Federico Fiorentini, Managing Director, BRD Consulting 

Federico Florentino

Federico is the managing director of consultants Business Retail Development, and he has assisted in the expansion of the entire Tengelmann group in Italy. In his many years of practice, he has advised numerous large brand owners in Italy and overseas - in both retail and franchising - and has all the necessary contacts in Italy to open doors and initiate transactions. Federico is also chair of the International Association of Franchising Professionals (IAFP).

Australia - Jason Gerhrke, Director, Franchise Advisory Centre

Jason Gehrke

Jason has a long involvement in franchising spanning more than 20 years, during which time he has worked in franchisee, franchisor, educator and advisor roles, and been awarded by the Franchise Council of Australia, of which he is a longstanding member. Jason is also an advisory panel member of Australia's franchise regulator, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). He presents Australia's largest program of franchise education events, and has been a guest speaker at many franchising conferences in Australia and overseas.
  

Russia - Victoria Kazakova, Exhibition Director, EMTG 

Victoria Kazakova

The company EMTG played a significant role in establishing franchising in Russia. It has been running the annual exhibition BUYBRAND since 2003. More than 620 concepts are in operation in the country, and one third of their respective owners participate in BUYBRAND exhibitions. The exhibition has become the central annual event in the franchising community, not only in Russia, but also in the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Baltic States and Eastern Europe.
  

Israel - Steve Wolfson, Founder and Director, Israel Franchise Institute

Steve WolfsonThe vision of Steven Wolfson, the founder and director of the "Israel Franchise Institute", is to share his 20 years of franchise expertise and experience with the franchise community both in Israel and abroad. Currently, besides consulting a number of franchisors in Israel, Steven is also contracted as the "Director of International Franchise" for NYS Collection Eyewear, a global franchise organization with over 1500 locations worldwide.
  

Middle East - Mohammed Alnassar, Managing Director, Middle East Franchising 

MEFranchising provides franchising solutions to aspiring businesses and entrepreneurs around the world. It's not complicated. We use proven business models, a passion for branding and local strategic knowledge to help businesses around the world. Our staff have an extensive background as both franchisees and franchisors, allowing us quickly develop and implement a strategy catered to your specific business needs. We have helped successfully launch and develop brands around the world, including Wayne's Coffee, C House, Boardwalk Burger & Fries and Shawarmaz.
  

Worldwide - Shery Christopher, Shery Christopher Consulting, LLC

Shery ChristopherShery has over 30 years' experience in the business franchise industry as a sales representative for franchisees and franchisors; a franchisee and franchisor for two brands and an independent business franchise consultant for over 25 years. Her international, multifaceted consulting practice offers clients a different approach by combining creativity and insight with extensive experience and expertise in the industry. Shery combines coaching with her consulting practice to work with each client to bring out the best in them and their business through creative vision, strategic planning, focused direction and guidance and continued support through long term relationships. From initial analysis of a new or existing business, structure, programs and documentation implementation, attorney liaise, sales and marketing to expansion, development and growth on a national and international basis, Shery will work closely with you every step of the way. Shery recently completed her courses through the International Franchise Association (IFA) and will receive her Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) certificate at the IFA Convention in New Orleans in February 2014.   

Worldwide - Henri Laakso, Franchise ConsultantHenri Laakso Owner, FranCon Franchise Consulting

Henri is Mr. Franchising in Finland. He has been in franchising over 20 years and is Franchise Consultant and Owner of FranCon Franchise Consulting. FranCon has three businesses: Franchise Consulting, Franchise Training (Franchise Business College) and Franchisee Recruitment. Over the years, Henri has helped hundreds of franchisors to build up and develop successful franchise businesses. He has also been actively involved in international franchising and at the moment he's the President of IFCN (International Franchise Consultants Network), the largest franchise consultant network in the world with over 30 countries covered. Henri has also written three books of franchising and recognised by Finnish Franchising Association (Golden medal) and by UK Trade & Investment for his achievements in international franchising.
 
International media partners include:
 

Franchise Expo Paris - 22-25 March 2015

Franchise Expo Paris

Franchise Expo Paris 2015 will be an opportunity to meet over 500 exhibitors representing 90 sectors, as well as numerous experts from the world of franchising. The show presents over 110 new and innovative concepts, ranging from the more traditional sectors, such as fashion and catering, to newer franchise trends such as fitness coaching, water biking, nail bars and street food. Franchise Expo Paris brings together renowned French and international brands as well as emerging concepts that offer significant potential for attracting fast growing markets worldwide.
To book FREE tickets use the promo code FP15Y32at >> www.franchiseparis.com
 

 

Fonte:https://www.franchiseinfo.co.uk/exhibition-sub/london-international-partners

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