September 24, 2008 - (Toronto, ON) … Many people dream of starting their own business and every year, thousands of Canadians consider franchising as a way to realize their entrepreneurial dreams. For over a decade, The Franchise Show has helped Canadians discover the many rewarding franchise opportunities that are available.

As Canada’s largest, most trusted and only all-franchise tradeshow, The Franchise Show provides prospective franchisees with the unique opportunity 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, September 27 & 28, at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, 1088 Burrard Street.

Produced by the Canadian Franchise Association, 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 that 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. Seminars include “Learn from a Franchisor”, “Legal Aspects of Purchasing a Franchise” and “What Does It Take To Be An Ideal Franchisee?”

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.

The Franchise Show

Dates: Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28

Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, 1088 Burrard Street

Admission: One day pass - $10 Weekend pass - $15

(Tickets must be purchased at the door.)

About the Canadian Franchise Association

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 through its many events, programs and publications. For more information, visit www.cfa.ca.

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For more information and media accreditation, please contact:

Kenny Chan

Communications Coordinator

E-mail: kchan@cfa.ca

Tel: 800-665-4232 ext. 232

Lauren d’Entremont

Communications Assistant

E-mail: ldentremont@cfa.ca

Tel: 800-665-4232 ext. 238

View Company Website: http://www.cfa.ca