FRO Expo 2014, India's national Franchise & Retail show embarks in Mumbai on May17th-18th, 2014 at 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.
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 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.
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.
