The 23rd edition of FRO (Franchise & Retail Opportunities) 2009 - India’s biggest Multicity Franchise & Retail show opened from 19th – 20th September, 2009 at Nimhans Convention Centre in Bangalore. Jointly organized by Franchise India Holdings Ltd and Indian Franchise Association, the two day exhibition initiated exclusive franchising and retail opportunities for the local investors of Bangalore.

CEO’s of Top renowned brands participated in the FRO where they presented the exclusive business opportunities for the investors to explore the franchisee of the brands. Not only did the top brands made their presence felt, but the FRO saw the debut by extremely refreshing concepts which included brands like Orchard Fresh, Print Studio, Just books, Prawnto, Brats and Cuties, Sky Healers enlarging the scope of Franchise business. Add- This promising debut was coordinated by Francorp, a part of Franchise India Holding Limited group.

FRO Bangalore was designed to introduce the brightest business concepts & potential investors from the Southern region of India consisting of states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. The two day exhibition saw a participation by a staggering 5000 serious investors, entrepreneurs, professionals, suppliers, corporate representatives from cities like Bangalore, Mysore, Hubli, Bellary, Coimbtore, Tirupur, Coorg (its not a city. It’s a region. Madikere is the regional HQ), Hyderabad, Vijaywada, Chitoor, Nellore, Anantpur, Vishakhapatnam and many more prominent states.

An exclusive Networking Night was also organized where the Who’s & Who’s of industry were invited. The show (delete had) offered business opportunities to prospective 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 Bangalore witnessed the launch of exclusive brands and the franchise opportunities where various renowned brands also explored the market for the local investors. FRO Bangalore also presented the (Check. Wrong English) open opportunities for the explored the ongoing fundamental and critical issues faced by the entrepreneurs and business owners of start ups in the realm of franchise retail, Licensing and small business opportunities in Bangalore.”

The Franchise and Retail Show provided a platform for companies to present & expand their franchising concepts by networking with nearly 5000 serious & potential entrepreneurs expected (delete expected). It also served as one of its kind retail opportunity show that answers the comprehensive needs of a retailer. Exhibitors got an opportunity for a face-to-face interaction with property owners and retail suppliers. The previous edition of Bangalore FRO 2008 showcased more than 50 promising Franchise and retail concepts. It also witnessed the participation of more than 35 franchise and retails suppliers at the expo. A large dynamic business community of business visitors networked with exhibitors to explore unit & master franchise possibilities in their respective region. This year the show (delete: promises to be) was even bigger with over 100 promising business opportunities being showcased.

Franchise India show has always provided a unique value proposition to the participants by way of specific and target-oriented seminars. The 2 day Small Business Growth conference being organized concurrently with at FRO 2009, (delete: will ) addressed critical issues in various segments like Small Business Development, Retailing, Franchising & Brand Licensing. 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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Richa Narang @ 9999881085 / richa.narang@fourthestateindia.com
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FIHL
Payal Gupta@9268564544/ Email: gpayal@franchiseindia.net

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