What To Expect From SMB Franchise Advisors' Pavilion At The Upcoming International Franchise Expo

When it comes to breaking into the competitive franchising industry, one of the best resources for both brands and hopeful business owners is trade show participation. The International Franchise Expo (IFE), which is taking place in New York from June 16 to 18, is one of the premier annual shows in the industry.

Every year, IFE puts hundreds of franchise concepts on display for thousands of prospective franchisees. There’s something for everyone—from domestic and international expansion to single and multi-unit development, this trade show successfully connects entrepreneurs with franchise opportunities. In order to make those connections into real partnerships and investments, SMB Franchise Advisors hosts a popular pavilion with multiple brands looking to grow their businesses.

“The International Franchise Expo is the best place for brands to come face to face with their future franchisees,” said Dawn Abbamondi, director of marketing and brand development for SMB Franchise Advisors. “It opens the door for franchisors to get an unparalleled feel for how motivated and interested entrepreneurs are in owning their own business. Other lead generation sources don’t even come close to providing the heightened level of personal interaction that the IFE offers,” added Steve Beagelman, CEO and President of SMB Franchise Advisors.

Here are the brands that are exhibiting with SMB Franchise Advisors at this year’s IFE:

NYS Collection Eyewear

NYS prides itself on taking a passionate approach to eyewear. The brand, which has a network of more than 500 retail and franchise locations in over 15 countries, is known for designing, developing and offering high-quality sunglasses. All of its products are handcrafted and made to reflect the latest trends in both fashion and technology. NYS Collection Eyewear also offers a simple business model with no royalty fee.

The Grooming Lounge

The Grooming Lounge is the country’s premier shop for men’s grooming. The brand is committed to setting new industry standards with the best customer and technical service. The Grooming Lounge offers haircuts, hot lather shaves, skin care services and a line of shaving and hair care products. Its initial franchisee fee of $40,000 is also incredibly affordable for entrepreneurs.

LI Super Bowls

Acai bowls are known for being one of the healthiest meals and snacks, and they’re Long Island Super Bowl’s specialty. The brand serves up delicious acai Super Bowls along with other wraps, salad bowls, rice bowls, soup bowls, smoothies and granola. Because of its menu, LI Super Bowls is perfectly positioned in the increasingly popular health food industry.

FUEL

FUEL stands out in the highly competitive restaurant industry because it’s the only franchise to offer a complete menu of recipes that are under 500 calories. Everything the brand serves is all natural, all organic and made with locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. FUEL is in growth mode with plans to develop both domestically and internationally.

iDropped

There’s no shortage of people breaking their phones, meaning iDropped’s consumer base is consistent. The company repairs the most popular brands of mobile devices, like iPhones and Samsung Galaxy models. iDropped, which is based in Pennsylvania, is currently building on the strong momentum surrounding its franchising efforts.

K-9 Resorts

K-9 Resorts Daycare & Luxury Hotel is a top rated, state-of-the-art pet care franchise. Instead of boarding dogs in cages, the brand gives dogs the experience of staying at a five-star hotel with individual rooms and suites outfitted with flat screen TVs and premium dog beds. K-9 Resorts’ franchising opportunity gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to break into the $60 billion pet care industry.

GYMGUYZ

GYMGUYZ is the first fitness franchise company to bring personal training directly to its clients. The brand’s coaches create customized workout plans that customers do from the comfort of their own homes. Trainers bring state-of-the-art equipment right to their clients for one-on-one or group workouts, ultimately helping them see better results. With over 70 territories sold in 2-½ years this brand is one to look into if you are interested being an owner.

Lapels Dry Cleaning

With more focus on environmental concerns, busy professionals seek out not just professional dry cleaning services but healthier practices and boutique level services such as later hours, pick up and drop off services. Lapels is capitalizing on demand and attracting business owners who want to stand out in their community. The brand, which was ranked number one in its category by Entrepreneur magazine, offers its more than 100 franchisees comprehensive branding and marketing support along with on-going training to help attract more customers and develop loyalty.

Wild Bill’s Soda

Wild Bill’s Olde Fashioned Soda Pop Co. aims to recreate the flavors and experiences that soda shops used to be known for. The brand uses pure cane sugar and less carbonation than other sodas, and stays far away from typical cans and colas. Wild Bill’s, which has been franchising since 2014, is committed to bringing its classic concept to new communities across the country.

Enjoy Your Party

Emerging brand Enjoy Your Party is a full service event staffing and management brand within the booming food service industry. Enjoy Your Party has experience providing professional staff to universities, hotels, hospitals and caterers. Right now, the brand is successfully managing hundreds of events every year, with hopes to take on even more opportunities through franchising.

Acting-A-Part

Acting-A-Part, another emerging brand, is expanding its theater school concept. Its film, TV and commercial classes along with its theater lessons and summer camps make Acting-A-Part a full service performance franchise. The brand’s initial investment is lower and more affordable for prospective franchisees. The brand is seeking women and teachers as well as anyone seeking family-friendly practices in their new business. Acting-A-Part offers initial start up investment discounts for educators and current theater school operators.

SMB Franchise Advisors

In addition to its pavilion, SMB Franchise Advisors will also be exhibiting at IFE. SMB helps both emerging and established brands take their franchising business to the next level. It’s network of experienced advisors help ensure that brands have the right systems and processes in place to successfully grow their businesses.

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