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Increased interest in franchising as a means of starting or expanding a business is evidenced by the attendances at our six regional seminars/franchisees-wanted road shows and presentations to third-level colleges, Enterprise Boards and business organisations. Our website is enjoying record numbers of hits and the IFA attracted good publicity in the
Irish Franchise Association reports an increase in membership,
including new franchisors and franchise consultants and we are presently
reviewing a three year strategic plan including membership ethics
- There has been sustained
growth of at least 12% with 240 systems in operation here now, 2,300
franchisees/outlets and 20,000+ employed directly. We made a submission to
Government on the potential of the franchise sector for the economy, and
asking for appropriate recognition and support
- Increased interest in
franchising as a means of starting or expanding a business is evidenced by
the attendances at our six regional seminars/franchisees-wanted road shows
and presentations to third-level colleges, Enterprise Boards and business
organisations. Our website is enjoying record numbers of hits and the IFA
attracted good publicity in the media
- Our seminars, "How to
Franchise Your Business - An Introduction" attracted many business
owners who are interested in looking at the business-format franchise
model as a means of expansion
- The Irish Franchise
Exhibition, held at the RDS, Dublin
in November, was very well supported by a record number of exhibitors and
visitors. Potential entrepreneurs are recognising the better success rate
of starting a franchised business compared to starting on their own -
"franchising means being in business for yourself but not by
yourself"
- The standard and number of
entries for the Irish Franchise Awards exceeded our expectations at the
Hilton Dublin Hotel.
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- To IFA members - thank you
for your continued support. To other franchisors - why not have a look at
the benefits of IFA membership.
JOHN GREEN, Chairman
Irish Franchise Association
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