TESTIMONIALS FROM IFE 2003 EXHIBITORS
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Just a quick line to let you know that we had an absolutely fabulous show, probably the best we have ever done. I have never rushed into making decisions for the following years show, but this is a first. I have already booked an extra 50% space and agreed to sponsorship of the International delegate's reception. Please congratulate your entire team on a job very well done. Nigel Mayne, President WSI We received a total of 100 leads. As of this date, May 9th, we have closed two franchise sales, we have issued 3 additional franchise agreements that we expect to be returned within the next two weeks and one additional franchise agreement will be issued next Wednesday. We have booked nine more prospects from the show to attend our Discovery Day Presentation within the next 45 days. In addition to this, we are under serious discussions with a group for the master franchise rights for Japan, they will be visiting us the first week in June. All this being said, we feel that we have had a tremendous response to our opportunity as a result of the IFE and the quality of prospects has been equally as exciting. Keep up the good work and we will definitely be there next year as well. Dennis G. Fuller, Consultant Obee's Franchise System The IFE 2003 Expo was the best ever. The quality of investors attending from all over the world ensured that every minute was spent talking to the worlds most serious prospects for investing in Master Franchise Rights. Congratulations to your whole team for Master minding what is the world's greatest international Franchise exhibition. We will have no hesitation in recommending your event to any Franchisor with serious international aspirations. Likewise it is the one event in the world where every prospective Master Franchisee must attend. Roy Seaman, Managing Director Franchise Development Services, UK With everything that was going on in the world, and with protests in the streets of Washington, D.C., I didn't expect the international turn out to be very good. But it was! We already have a deposit for a master license in Nigeria, and we've had half-a-dozen Discovery Days with international prospects since the IFE. We're working with people in Spain, Mexico, Ecuador and Israel. Washington, D.C. is a great place for an international exhibition. People go there for many reasons, but they come to the IFE because they know we are the world's leader and they want to see our concepts and learn from us. We're very pleased with the results. Ray Titus, President Sign-A-Rama and EmbroidMe I have exhibited at every IFE since its inception and have closed deals as a result of contact made at the expo every year. This year 2003 we have already closed one deal and have three more serious clients for individual franchises as well as two international deals in negotiations. Ray Margiano, President Foot Solutions Hoeg Flowers had great success at this year's IFE held in Washington DC!! Indeed, Hoeg Flowers goal was to introduce our franchise concept in the US by exhibiting at the IFE. At the show, we were able to reach not only US prospects from all across the country, but we also met very qualified investors from overseas. Exhibiting at the IFE has been probably the best product introduction promotion possible. Alvaro Hidalgo, Director Hoeg Flowers, Spain IFX Online has attended the IFE tradeshows for many years and they have always provided us with fantastic exposure within the franchise industry. The opportunity to strengthen existing relationships with clients, as well as introduce ourselves to prospective clients face-to-face at the IFE, is invaluable to any company. IFX Online looks forward to participating in IFE shows in the years to come. Dan Martin, President IFX Online You deserve a big hand - the show was a great success. I am positive that we will be able to book for next year. The IBJ enjoyed an amazing reception at the IFE. We picked up more than four new franchisors as advertisers ensuring that our Franchise section will be over 6 pages in every issue. You will see ads from Mrs. Fields Cookies, Postal Connections, Obee's and more starting from the May issue. Stephanie G. Leonardi, Director, Sales & Marketing IndUS Business Journal / The Mishra Group, Inc. I would like to express our satisfaction regarding our 3rd participation in the IFE. The International Franchise Expo draws qualified investors from all over the world. For example, we met our Master Franchisee for one of the regions in Russia and we are very optimistic about closing more master deals after this year's IFE. Obviously, we will participate in IFE 2004 in Washington DC. Caroline Bidault, Export Manager Restaurant La Boucherie, France I just wanted you to know that we are delighted at the results that we got from the IFE and hope to close on several master deals plus we hope many single city deals. Michael Brent, President/CEO RezConnect Technologies Inc. I didn't expect that large of a turnout. I brought tons of general information packages and 30 certified franchise packages, which we give only to those we disclose; but I came home with three times the number of leads. I had to be very selective about giving away our information after the first day. By the end of the show I had one package left, and more than 60 people who I said I would send packages to after the show. It was a tremendous response, and we have a lot of deals pending right now. Sam Thrush, General Sales Manager Border Magic Benetrends has exhibited at the annual IFE for 4 years. It has always given us excellent results and we have already signed up for 2004. Len Fischer, President Benetrends With so many leads coming from the Internet and by phone, it's refreshing to be able to speak to people in person. Plus, it's one hundred percent more valuable when you can meet people face to face and talk to them about a franchise. I made some great contacts with other systems and learned some lessons from people who made mistakes that I'd like to avoid. There's a lot of value in the after-hours portion of the IFE. Bob Stadel, VP - Franchise Development Schooley Mitchell, Canada Returning to the International Franchise Expo after a few years was a wonderful experience. Siegel Capital, LLC, a Loan Packaging & Expediting Company have already signed up for next year. We made many excellent contacts. We are working will some right now. The caliber of the attendants and vendors was extremely high. This was a Thumbs Up experience. We loved coming to our nation's capital to meet and greet people from all over the world even if we could not do business with some of them. The Franchisers were very receptive. The staff was quite accommodating. Bernard Siegel, President Siegel Capital, LLC. In a world riddled with uncertainty, here's something that you can take to the bank... The 12th Annual IFE was the best ever for us. We spoke with a steady stream of highly qualified candidates from up and down the east coast, the Caribbean and for that matter, the world. The new DC Convention Center was an excellent site and your marketing was targeted to the right audience. We've already made our commitment to return to DC with the IFE in 2004. Stan Friedman, Executive Vice President Wing Zone Franchise Corp. The Minority Advantage Seminar at the 2003 IFE was a tremendous start at examining a future advantage and opportunity in the franchise business. The information presented was excellent, useful and practical for both franchisors and franchisees. It attracted a small crowd but with some additional marketing it will be a door buster. The presenters representing the various agencies gave very valuable information and advice. Will look forward to hearing more franchisee success stories in the future. Vicki St. Denis, National Director Bus Develop. Minority Business Group Source:International Franchise Expo |
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