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A day filled with inspiration, innovation, and incredible conversations 🙌🏽 On Friday I visited the The International Franchise Show at ExCeL London, walking through the halls, I was immersed in a world 🌎 where ambition meets opportunity, and the future of franchising shines bright.   The team, structure and process required to create a successful franchise is something I have always found incredibly interesting, and over the years I have delved deeper into the mechanics of this whilst working with a range of F&B brands. The franchise exhibition was an example of this and it was great to see so many familiar and new faces, a shout out to:   💪 Yousif from Heavenly Desserts UK who is a good friend and always a pleasure to catch up with. We discussed brand positioning, operations and how technology is so important in running an effective franchise. Hats off to their success to date and as always look forward to exploring potential synergies - the power of collaboration!   👌 Saad & Adeel from Burger & Sauce, great to meet new people who are doing so well and rapidly expanding. We spoke about marketing, communication and how processes are a critical aspect whilst expanding, their commitment to quality and flavour is what really sets them apart.   👏 Sanjeev from DONER SHACK who’s journey is admirable, his vision to redefining fast casual dining is incredibly exciting and their bold decision to reposition their brand made all the difference, which is now growing from strength to strength.   🙏 Lastly, Jessica from Black Sheep Coffee and the impact of choosing the right location, every city has one, it just takes time! Being patient is more important and that’s exactly what they do and are ready to pounce when the opportunity rises.   As I reflect on the day, I'm super grateful to be connected with pioneers in the F&B industry, the new connections made and the stories shared. Here's to future collaborations, innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the sector 🚀   Thank you to the franchise show team, those who connected with me and wishing everyone who's on this journey the best with their franchise.   #franchising #foodandbeverage #businessgrowth #networking #innovation #businessinsights #brand #thankyou

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Sanjeev Sanghera

Co-Founder & CEO at Doner Shack & Haus Hospitality

6mo

It was such a pleasure to speak with you Bilal. Look forward to speaking again soon 👏

Yousif Aslam

Co-Founder & Managing Director at Heavenly Desserts UK & International

6mo

Always a pleasure to talk ❤️

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