Interested in owning a franchise?  Then you must attend the upcoming West Coast Franchise Expo.

When

Friday, November 7, 2008 from 10AM to 5PM
Saturday, November 8, 2008 from 10AM to 5PM
Sunday, November 9, 2008 from 10AM to 4PM

Where

Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa Street - West Hall A
Los Angeles, California 90015
Phone: (213) 741-1151

I went last year and really learned quite a lot about different franchises available, what to look for in a franchise, and how to tell if a franchise is right for me.  And, as a side benefit, many of the food franchises give out samples.  Lots of good frozen yogurt and ice cream!

You will find booths of companies searching for franchisees; companies like:

• Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
• Ceramics to Go
• CruiseOne
• Extreme Pita
• Fantastic Sams
• Jackson-Hewitt Tax Service
• Mrs. Fields Famous Brands

And, many, many more businesses you can be a part of.

But, to me, the real benefit of attending a conference such as this is the learning opportunity, with seminars such as:

• The 7 Secrets You Must Know Before Buying a Franchise, and the 3 Traps that will Kill You
• Is a Master Franchise/Area Franchise Right for You?
• SBA Resources
• Choosing the Right Franchise

Buying a franchise can be a great way to start a new business.  Why?  Because the owner of the business has done all the hard work for you.  From market research to advertising to name recognition - they've done it so you don't have to.  But, you need to know how to invest in a franchise the smart way.  And, that's what this expo's for - to help you be a smarter consumer.

You can get more info by going to www.wcfexpo.com 

You can also get more info about franchises from our wesbsite franchise page:  Why Buy a Franchise