THE KM Kent Franchising Exhibition, in association with Business Link Kent, will open its doors for the first time on Thursday, September 14 at Mote Park Leisure Centre in Maidstone.

The response to the two-day event has already been very positive.

Chris Parker, the Kent Messenger Group's exhibition manager, said: "We are delighted with the number of companies booking for the event and we are confident that for anyone looking at franchising as a way into running their own business will find the event useful in helping them to select the right franchise."

Exhibitors include Business Link Kent, Apollo Blinds, Icon Business Solutions (Business Advice), DTT (driver transport training), OER Group (office equipment), Fastway Couriers, Ovenclean, Mobile Car Valeting, Franchise UK, Remax, Countrywide Floorcare (Wood floor sanding & restoration), Signs Express, North Kent Chamber, Globalink Group, Coffee Republic, Thresher Franchise, Lloyds TSB Bank PLC, Ashton Burkinshaw, Chips Away International, Toasty Kitchens, Friend and Grant, Husse Pet Foods, Kitchen George, Nicenstripy Ltd.

Mr Parker added: "We will be announcing some more companies in due course and also full details about the seminar programme which will be running alongside the event but suffice to say there will be some very interesting Kent-based opportunities."

Seminar Program

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• 11.00am - 11.40am Glyn Moore - Choosing a white collar franchise, benefits and opportunities
• 11.50am - 12.30pm Richard Holden, Head of Franchising, Lloyds TSB Bank PLC Why do banks like franchising?
• 12.40pm - 1.20pm Richard Tripp - Business Link - Ten Essential points when buying a Franchise.
• 1.30pm - 2.10pm Bobby Hashemi - Coffee Republlic - How To Set Up A Business.

• 11.00am - 11.40am Glyn Moore - Choosing a white collar franchise, benefits and opportunities
• 11.50am - 12.30pm Richard Holden, Head of Franchising, Lloyds TSB Bank PLC Why do banks like franchising?
• 12.40pm - 1.20pm Richard Tripp - Business Link - Ten Essential points when buying a Franchise.

If you interested in exhibiting or visiting or receiving updates please call 01622 794694 or email sbennett@thekmgroup.co.uk.