Discover the Opportunities in Franchising At The Franchise Show - October 24 & 25, 2009

October 20, 2009

Discover the Opportunities in Franchising At The Franchise Show - October 24 & 25, 2009
Canada′s Largest Franchise Show Comes To Toronto

(Toronto, ON) October 20, 2009… Many entrepreneurs dream of starting their own business and every year, thousands of Canadians consider franchising as a way to realize their dreams. For more than a decade, The Franchise Show has helped Canadians discover the many rewarding franchise opportunities available.

As Canada′s most trusted franchise-only tradeshow, The Franchise Show provides prospective franchisees with unique opportunities to meet face-to-face with some of the most accomplished franchise systems, attend informational seminars and learn more about the franchise industry. The Franchise Show runs this weekend, October 24 and 25, at the Toronto Congress Centre (www.torontocongresscentre.com), 650 Dixon Road in Etobicoke.

Produced by the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) (www.cfa.ca), The Franchise Show exclusively features franchise systems, many of which are the biggest names in a variety of industries from retail and restaurants to automotive repair and real estate. As the national voice of Canadian franchising, CFA provides potential franchisees with guidance and valuable, up-to-date information on ethical franchising in Canada through resources such as The Franchise Show.

"The Franchise Show is the best venue to discover which type of business matches your needs," says Lorraine McLachlan, CFA President and Chief Executive Officer. "This tradeshow allows potential franchisees to do their due diligence and provides a place where they can meet with franchisors and ask questions to ensure their potential investment is a perfect match."

The Franchise Show is designed to assist prospective franchisees learn more about franchise opportunities and the franchise industry. Seminar attendees will obtain practical knowledge on what it takes to get started and be successful in franchising. Specialists in the franchise industry present free seminars throughout the weekend event.

Potential franchisees have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with leading experts in the franchise community through Ask the Experts. In addition, the CFA Resource Booth will be available to provide guidance to those hard-to- answer questions. For more information about The Franchise Show, visit www.cfa.ca/TheFranchiseShow

The Franchise Show
Dates: Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Toronto Congress Centre, Hall F, 650 Dixon Road
Admission: One day pass - $10 Weekend pass - $15 (Tickets must be purchased at the door.)

About the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA)
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. For more information, visit www.cfa.ca.

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For media accreditation and more information, contact:
Kenny Chan
Assistant Manager, Communications
E-mail: kchan@cfa.ca
Tel: 800-665-4232 ext. 232

John Sacke
President, Sacke & Associates
E-mail: johns@sackepr.com
Tel: 416-493-5723

For more information contact:
Kenny Chan
Assistant Manager, Communications
Canadian Franchise Association
Phone: 416-695-2896 x 232
Email: kchan@cfa.ca
Website: www.cfa.ca/TheFranchiseShow

John Sacke
President
Sacke & Associates
Phone: 416-493-5723
Email: johns@sackepr.com
Website: www.cfa.ca/TheFranchiseShow

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