Franchise Show

There are a number of franchise shows that offer information and opportunity to explore and discuss various franchise opportunities.

If you are considering purchasing a proven, successful business format franchise or dealership offering, then attending a franchise show could be a great start. The chance for success by become part of a larger, well-established business enterprise and benefit from years of experience, ongoing support and guidance is something to consider By attending Franchise shows, you can discover the benefits and reap the rewards that over 300,000 others in North America have. Below are the major franchise shows coming up in the USA in 2005.

4 – 5 December 2004
Convention Center
Portland, Oregon
Contact: Jock Sommese
Tel: (610) 995-9988
Fax: (810) 454-5238
E-mail: jsommese@bethebossexpo.com
Website: www.bethebossexpo.com

8 – 9 January 2005
New Business Centre Franchise & Investment Show
Mayfield Inn Convention Centre
16615 - 109 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
Contact: Cheryl Higgins, New Business Centre
Tel: (905) 634-9750 ext. 101
Fax: (905) 681-1927
E-mail: higgins@newbusinesscentre.com
Website: www.newbusinesscentre.com

15 – 16 January 2005
New Business Centre Franchise & Investment Show
Calgary Stampede Fairgrounds
Big Four Building
Calgary, Alberta
Contact: Cheryl Higgins, New Business Centre
Tel: (905) 634-9750 ext. 101
Fax: (905) 681-1927
E-mail: higgins@newbusinesscentre.com
Website: www.newbusinesscentre.com

29 – 30 January 2005
New Business Centre Franchise & Investment Show
Lansdowne Park
1015 Bank Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Contact: Cheryl Higgins, New Business Centre
Tel: (905) 634-9750 ext. 101
Fax: (905) 681-1927
E-mail: higgins@newbusinesscentre.com
Website: www.newbusinesscentre.com

8 – 10 April 2005
International Franchise Expo
Washington Convention Center
Washington D.C.
Contact: MFV Expositions
Tel: (201) 226-1130
Fax: (201) 226-1131
E-mail: mfvinfo@mfvexpo.com
Website: www.ifeinfo.com

There is also a large franchise show held in Toronto, ON Canada each year.

Good luck and have a great time at the franchise show that you attend.

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