David BORGEL, founder of the consulting firm Franchise-Me Up

After extensive experience in recruitment and network management, David BORGEL decided to become an entrepreneur and set up his own franchise consulting firm.

“After recruiting future franchisees who would say to me, ‘I just turned 40, I want to start my own business…’ I decided to take the plunge into entrepreneurship at the age of 42 and found Franchise-me Up.”

  • Founding director of the consulting firm Franchise-Me Up (2013)
  • Speaker – trainer at Franchise Business Club workshops (2013)
  • Consultant and partner of the Bagel Corner network since its creation (2014)
  • Directeur national France et directeur régional Europe chez Franchise World Link (2014)
  • Franchise consultant for BpiFrance’s “initiative consulting division” (2017)
  • Master licensee of the Spanish Franquishop concept for France (2024)

Ava FADLOUN, Head of Trade Show Organization, FRANQUISHOP France

« Organizing FRANQUISHOP means offering brands and candidates a unique experience, where every encounter can become an opportunity to build the future.

FRANQUISHOP is much more than a trade show: it is a catalyst for growth for brands and entrepreneurs. »

  • Responsible for organizing FRANQUISHOP trade shows in France
  • Franchise Coordinator at the firm
  • Network Communications Officer