Welcome to the Going for Gold Networking Event!
This month at Going for Gold Networking, we’re exploring a business growth path that’s often overlooked - franchising.
Topic - Discovering Franchising as a Potential Growth Strategy for Businesses of All Sizes
Speaker - Gordon Anderson
🗓️ Date: Friday 3rd October 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Location: Town Council Offices, Long Stratton Playing Field, Manor Road, Long Stratton
Join Gordon Anderson, franchise consultant, entrepreneur, and founder of Cavell Healthcare—one of the East of England’s largest, multi-award-winning care providers. Twice named Employer of the Year and recognised in the House of Lords for his pandemic leadership, Gordon now also runs ChipsAway across Norwich & North Norfolk and supports others in scaling their businesses through franchising.
In this eye-opening session, Gordon will walk us through:
• Franchising as a strategy for business growth
• What’s really required to make a business “franchise ready”
• What makes a franchisor successful—and attractive to the right franchisees
Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur, small business owner, or established company—if growth is on your agenda, this is one not to miss.
As always, you’ll also have the chance to:
• Connect with fellow business owners in a relaxed, friendly space
• Exchange business cards and build real relationships
• Work through a business challenge you can apply to your own venture
• Enjoy refreshments and free parking
Curious about franchising? Join us and explore a new path to expansion.
