Franchise Update Media Names Christophe Angleys To Lead Its European Expansion

Longtime European franchise industry executive Christophe Angleys has joined Franchise Update Media as its Director of European Development.

In this newly created position, Angleys will draw on his extensive knowledge of the franchising space in Europe to promote Franchise Update's European Master & Multi-Unit Franchising Conference, its three U.S. franchising conferences, and the company's extensive digital and print resources. His principal role will be to help European franchisors find and develop partners in North America - as well as help U.S. franchisors find business opportunities in Europe.

"We're excited to have Christophe join our team as we continue our expansion into the European franchise market," said Gary Gardner, Chairman of Franchise Update Media. "His connections will help our presence and our conferences there become even more successful."

Angleys has extensive experience in international development and franchising. He spent more than a decade as Sales & International Development Director for Franchise Expo Paris, helping produce one of the largest franchise events in Europe. His years of experience have given him an invaluable perspective on both the franchise market and key contacts in franchising throughout France, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, and he has helped numerous franchisors identify, qualify, and recruit the right master or multi-unit franchisees and develop profitable, sustainable partnerships.

"I am a true believer of B2B events delivering content, education, and networking between high-value participants," said Angleys. "It will be my great pleasure to work throughout the European market to develop the European Master & Multi-Unit Franchising Conference and bring more European franchisors to the many events and services Franchise Update Media provides in the U.S., and now in Europe."

Franchise Update Media, founded in 1988, produces online franchise opportunity and educational websites, two print magazines, four e-newsletters, four annual conferences, independent research, and books, entirely focused on franchising. Targeting franchise audiences online, in print, and in person, Franchise Update Media delivers a unique combination of educational and lead generation sources to help franchisors, multi-unit franchisees, opportunity seekers, and suppliers achieve their growth objectives. For more information, visit franchising.com.