Valuable Tips for Franchise Tradeshow Attendees

    TORONTO, ON, October 03, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Many people dream of investing in and running their own franchise business - but don't know where to start. The Franchise Show is the perfect place to discover the opportunities that are available in Canadian franchising.

As Canada's largest, most trusted and only all-franchise tradeshow, The Franchise Show, produced by the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA), offers inquisitive investors the chance to meet face-to-face with some of the most accomplished franchise systems.

To anyone new to the world of franchising, the show is full of countless opportunities. The September/October 2008 issue of CFA's FranchiseCanada Magazine offers potential franchisees valuable tips to make their tradeshow visit as easy and informative as possible.

Do your homework and research franchise systems, industries and markets
Do develop a list of questions to ask and don't be afraid to ask them
Do dress professionally - first impressions are important
Do leave the kids at home but bring parents or other relatives if they are involved with the financing
Do take advantage of tradeshow seminars for new perspectives and information
Don't expect to sign on the dotted line right away; this is only one important step in the process
Don't get too caught up in the excitement of the show - stick to your plan, but remain open to other franchise opportunities that may arise

Following these simple "Dos and Don'ts" can put a potential franchisee that much closer to achieving their franchising dreams. For even more tradeshow tips and franchising information, pick up your copy of FranchiseCanada Magazine at The Franchise Show running October 25 & 26, 2008 at the Toronto Congress Centre. For more information, please visit www.cfa.ca.

The Franchise Show
Dates: Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road
Web: www.cfa.ca

For more information and media accreditation, contact:

Kenny Chan
Communications Coordinator
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 800-665-4232 ext. 232

Lauren d'Entremont
Communications Assistant
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 800-665-4232 ext. 238

About Canadian Franchise Association

With almost 500 corporate members nation-wide, representing many of Canada's best-known brands, the Canadian Franchise Association is the National Voice for Canadian Franchising and works with all levels of government to ensure the development of industry-made solutions. CFA promotes ethical franchising and educates Canadians about franchising, specific franchise opportunities and proper due diligence through its many events, programs and publications including FranchiseCanada Magazine. FranchiseCanada is committed to being the country's most trusted, informative and entertaining magazine about franchising. For more information, visit www.cfa.ca.

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