Over 100 business opportunities I Over 10,000 serious business investors May 17th-18th, 2014|
Nehru Center, Worli, Mumbai.
Mumbai , May , 2014: FRO Expo 2014, India’s national Franchise & Retail show embarks in Mumbai on May17th-18th, 2014at Nehru Center, Worli. The show is presented by Franchise India, Asia’s largest integrated franchise Solution Company and Indian Franchise Association (IFA) and supported by Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India and be inaugurated by Ms. Renu Kapoor, Chairperson FICCI FLO & Mr. RB Gupta, Director, MSME-DI Mumbai. The show lays a platform for companies to present and expand their franchised concepts by networking with potential entrepreneurs in Mumbai and surrounding cities.
The show encompasses a comprehensive exhibition and a thought-provoking conference on franchising, retailing and licensing, covering the broad dynamics of SME sector. For the past few years, this show has consistently registered 30% repeat footfalls over its two days with rest 70% being the unique count each day. FRO Mumbai displays various Indian and global brands, under one roof, to impart an all-round perspective on franchising within the prominent SME sector, thereby highlighting the principal concepts and prevailing trends in franchising fraternity.
The Exhibition puts forth a wide spectrum of enticing opportunities in franchising, retailing, licensing, real estate and retail supply chain, from diverse industry verticals such as Fashion & Lifestyle, Food & Beverage, Education, Financial services, Health, Beauty & Wellness, Travel, Entertainment and many more. This expo is an ideal platform for different companies to present and expand their franchising concepts, by networking with around 10000 serious entrepreneurs, expected to attend the show over the span of two days. The show also boasts of presenting home based low cost franchises, free advice on pre-registration and novel start-up ideas.
Commenting on the show, Mr. Gaurav Marya, President, Franchise India, said “Over the years, FRO has always provided a value added proposition to the participants by way of specific and target-oriented seminars. The 2 day show, being organized concurrently with the exhibition, will address the overall issues in various segments like Small Business Development, Retailing, Franchising & Brand Licensing. The response from the business community to the said concept has been very reassuring and has exceeded our expectations.” Giving further insight on the upcoming Mumbai show, he added,”We are overwhelmed to be present in Mumbai for FRO Expo 2014. Through this show, we are offering the greatest of novel business opportunities to the investors of Mumbai.”
Franchise India has always displayed and generated a unique value added proposition for the participants by organizing specific and target-oriented seminars. The two-day sessions will pave the way for propelling hopeful capitalists into the business realms of starting, running and expanding a business. The conference would cover a variety of topics including small business set-up, operations, marketing, finance and technology, covering the issues of franchising and retailing in food, hospitality, entertainment, service, education and training, specialty services, lifestyle retail and fashion and luxury retail, which would make a real time difference to the entrepreneurs.
The show covers wide range of business sectors, supplying the needs of not only existing businesses but also of aspiring and intrepid entrepreneurs all under one roof. The participating brands are enthusiastic of getting connected with investors. The key objective of the show is to focus on main areas entrepreneurial entity, which will feature an advantage on pre-entrepreneurship, how to explore business opportunities and putting a business plan together, managing entrepreneurship, reflections and transformation for scaling up a business. The exhibition hopes to gather serious investors, entrepreneurs, professionals, suppliers, and corporate representatives from all across India.
About Franchise India Exhibition:
Franchise India Exhibition is one of the key initiates by FIHL. Since its inception in 2003 FIE has benefitted over 3.5 lacs business investors with over 260 shows held both in India and overseas. In 2013 alone FIE has touched over 1,75,000 business buyers and assisted over 1000 companies in their franchise journey with the help of our franchise & retail opportunity expo which is the ultimate opportunity for thousand of business oriented people to discover a plethora of opportunities from all across the country. If you are interested in franchising, whether that is from franchiser or franchise capacity, then one thing that you need to do before making any business decision is to visit a franchise expo.