THE British and International Franchise Exhibition 2002 will take place on Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6.

The event, due to be held at Wembley, London, is the largest event of its kind.

It will provide firms in Herefordshire and Worcestershire with the opportunity to research many established companies within the British and international franchise industry, according to organisers.

The British Franchise Exhibition, meanwhile, is due to take place on Friday, February 1, and Saturday, February 2, 2002, in Manchester.

Phone the Venture Marketing Group on 0208 394 5100 for details.