India’s biggest Franchise and Retail show all set to unfold in Chandigarh

June 24, 2009 - PRLog -- The 20th edition of FRO (Franchise & Retail Opportunities) 2009 - India’s biggest Multicity Franchise & Retail show to be held from 26th -27th June, 2009 at the Taj in Chandigarh, jointly organized by Franchise India Holdings Ltd and Indian Franchise association. Franchise & Retail conference will be a knowledge and opportunity platform for aspiring entrepreneurs and businesses planning for expansion to explore franchise, Retail, Licensing and Small Business Opportunities in Northern India.

The Franchise and retail expo in Chandigarh will focus on the Business Opportunities and practice- oriented Learning’s on the Franchise & Retail Industry. It would  offer over 100 business opportunities to the entrepreneurs in sectors like food and beverages, fashion and lifestyle, luxury, health, beauty and fitness, education and training, entertainment, hospitality, travel, specialty retail & services, to name a few.

Mr. Gaurav Marya, President, Franchise India Holdings Ltd (FIHL) disclosed. “FRO is a platform to interact and learn from the connoisseurs of the industry as they create a hands-on business environment where business owners can experience the latest and most inspiring growth strategies and solutions for breaking new grounds. . It is here that business investors can delve into the opportunities offered by prominent brands across 25 sectors and network with them in a unique way.”

In the last edition in Chandigarh in 2008 FRO had witnessed over 60 promising Franchise and retail concepts and more than 25 franchise and retails suppliers at the expo. A large dynamic business community of over 4000 business visitors networked with exhibitors to explore unit & master franchise possibilities in their respective region. This year the show promising to be even bigger and will have over 100 promising business opportunities.

Franchise India show has always provided a value added proposition to the participants by way of specific and target-oriented seminars. The 2 days Small Business Growth at FRO 2009, being organized concurrently with the exhibition, will address the overall issues in various segments like Small Business Development, Retailing, Franchising & Brand Licensing.

Some of the speakers addressing conferences are (Mr. Karthik, VP, Gitanjali Group,
Mr Ashish Kapoor, Founder & MD, Yo China, Mr. Sharad Prasad, COO, Gelato Vinto, Mr. N.P. Singh, Dy. Director- Retail Project, Samsonite, Mr. O.P. Manchanda, CEO, Dr Lal Path Labs, Mr. Atul Ahuja, Senior GM, Apollo Pharmacy )and many more…..

FIHL has successfully conducted eight editions of FRO in 2008 at Mumbai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Indore and Bangalore, generating immense interest in franchising.

About The Organizers:

Franchise India Holdings Limited (FIHL) is Asia’s largest integrated franchise and retail solution provider since 1999.  Franchise India is an authority on franchising, licensing, retail, real estate and marketing having helped numerous investors in the country to become entrepreneurs. FIHL assists local investors with its 41 offices worldwide.

The Indian Franchise Association has been incorporated recently, as a social corporate responsibility initiative to share information, knowledge and experiences, set standards and promote best practices in franchising. The association acts as facilitators for franchisors/franchisees in doing business, act as arbitrators where required, provide knowledge resource and give a platform for networking. The Indian Franchise Association exhorts all players to join hands and make best practices transparent, effective and beneficial for all.

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