I attended and participated in the 2008 International Franchise Exposition in Los Angeles last weekend. It was busy and a really good showing for our brands. We met many very interested people that are ripe to own a business, some as a result of the changes in our economy. It was very insightful to meet with people that had such an interest in our brands. I can say that for many, our trade show stand with modern kiosks and neat clean design was very attractive. So was our content, many different brands for as many different interests.
I was at our very first trade show for SIGNARAMA in 1988. It was exciting back then when we we unheard of. Although a hard three days of work, standing, no breaks or lunch, it's still exciting to meet and tell everyone who we are and what we do. Many are already aware of our brand names, having been satisfied customers in the past. To think, some may come forward now to own their own franchises... this is how we prosper!
-dm