39th FRO 2011 Chandigarh to begin tomorrow

Franchise India is all set to organise the 39th Franchise & Retail, Expo & Conference FRO2011 in Chandigarh. The event slated for 18-19 June, 2011 at Hotel JW Marriott, Chandigarh will be held for the fifth time in the city and is being presented by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and put together by Franchise India Holdings Ltd and supported by Indian Franchise Association (IFA).

The two day event will provide an all inclusive platform for the companies and brands from diverse sectors to showcase their franchise concepts by networking with potential entrepreneurs in Chandigarh and surrounding cities. The event will also include a Start-Up Entrepreneurship Summit for imparting the know-how to the people wanting to create a new company. The sessions will cover topics like business plans writing, sourcing funds and marketing. A panel of experienced startup founders and Business leaders will offer their hands on advice to the participants.

Gaurav Marya, President, Franchise India elaborates, “Entrepreneurship and therefore ‘the entrepreneur’, is at the core of what makes an enterprise succeed, whether you can call it an entrepreneurial firm, a small business, a family business, a home-based business, or a new business. We are overwhelmed to be present in Chandigarh for the very fifth time of our record. Apart from expecting a good business we are also offering great business opportunities to the investors of northern region which will bring embark a hope in them for the expo. The organised Indian retail market is growing at 35 per cent annually. FRO 2011 will serve as one of its kind opportunity show, which answers comprehensive needs of a retailer and highlights the leading brands.”

FRO Chandigarh will also comprise an exhibition and conference on franchising, retailing and licensing covering the various aspects of SME sector and present Indian and global brands to provide a broader perspective on franchising within SME sector all under one roof.

The Exhibition will cover several industry verticals such as Fashion & Lifestyle, Food & Beverage, Education, Financial Services, Health, Beauty & Wellness, Real Estate, Travel, Retail, Entertainment and many more. The exhibitors participating at the show are namely Club City, Peter England, Café Jubilee, Sporty Beans, Agrimart, Reebok, Rock Port, Sign A Rama, Strands, IFB, Style Spa, Perfume Station, Colonel Kababz, Derby, Snap Fitness, Virtual Edutechnica, La Feasta, Coffee World, Pizza corner, The Cream & Fudge Corner, The Donut Baker, Luxus, Chocolate Room, Moti Mahal, Focus Soft Net, Tress Lounge, West Highlander and many more.