45th FRO successfully concludes in Hyderabad

The 45th National Franchise and Retail Opportunity show (FRO) held in Hyderabad concludes successfully. The show organised by Franchise India and Indian Franchise Association (IFA) laid a platform for companies to present and expand their franchise concepts by networking with potential entrepreneurs in Hyderabad and surrounding cities.

Gaurav Marya, President, Franchise India said: “Franchising in India has witnessed impressive growth of around 30-35 per cent year after year over the last four to five years with an estimated turnover of USD four billion. FRO serves as a platform to identify, foster and commercialise innovative business start-up and to meet the demands of dynamic entrepreneurial arena.”

The show boasts tremendous business opportunities for the serious investors with more than 100 stalls and 4,104 business visitors. The show covered 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 exhibition gathered serious investors, entrepreneurs, professionals, suppliers, and corporate representatives from all across India.

Some of the popular brands exhibited were Athiya Organisational Competencies (P) Ltd, Brainworks, Buzz, Chhabra 555, Coffee Beans & Tea Leaf, Cookieman, Gelato, IFB, Juice Saloon, Mother Earth, Moti Mahal, Mystic Spa, Rockport, Seacret, Wig o Mania, MAPP, La Salle, Tatha, Orra Diamond and many more.

Entrepreneurship Summit 2012, organised by Franchise India, in association with the Government of India’s Ministry for MSME and Indian Franchise Association, viewed the presence of over 150 national brands looking for expansion in south India.

The year 2012 will see the horizontal expansion of the service sector, with many new and unique services being offered for the first time, on that scale and level. We expect the sector to grow overall by around 25-30 per cent in 2012. Among the services, education segment, the largest amongst the service offerings, is poised to grow by 18-25 per cent next year, according to Franchise India.

The 45th National Franchise and Retail Opportunity show (FRO) held in Hyderabad concludes successfully. The show organised by Franchise India and Indian Franchise Association (IFA) laid a platform for companies to present and expand their franchise concepts by networking with potential entrepreneurs in Hyderabad and surrounding cities.

Gaurav Marya, President, Franchise India said: “Franchising in India has witnessed impressive growth of around 30-35 per cent year after year over the last four to five years with an estimated turnover of USD four billion. FRO serves as a platform to identify, foster and commercialise innovative business start-up and to meet the demands of dynamic entrepreneurial arena.”

The show boasts tremendous business opportunities for the serious investors with more than 100 stalls and 4,104 business visitors. The show covered 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 exhibition gathered serious investors, entrepreneurs, professionals, suppliers, and corporate representatives from all across India.

Some of the popular brands exhibited were Athiya Organisational Competencies (P) Ltd, Brainworks, Buzz, Chhabra 555, Coffee Beans & Tea Leaf, Cookieman, Gelato, IFB, Juice Saloon, Mother Earth, Moti Mahal, Mystic Spa, Rockport, Seacret, Wig o Mania, MAPP, La Salle, Tatha, Orra Diamond and many more.

Entrepreneurship Summit 2012, organised by Franchise India, in association with the Government of India’s Ministry for MSME and Indian Franchise Association, viewed the presence of over 150 national brands looking for expansion in south India.

The year 2012 will see the horizontal expansion of the service sector, with many new and unique services being offered for the first time, on that scale and level. We expect the sector to grow overall by around 25-30 per cent in 2012. Among the services, education segment, the largest amongst the service offerings, is poised to grow by 18-25 per cent next year, according to Franchise India.