Ahmedabad to experience 40th FRO

Seeing the success of over 100 demonstrations in major cities, nationally and internationally, Franchise India is back to Ahmedabad, for the sixth time, with its 40th Franchise & Retail, Expo & Conference FRO201. It is scheduled on July 9 to 10, 2011 at The Pride Hotel, Ahmedabad.

The event will be inaugurated by Arvind Patwari, Director, MSME Development Institute, along with Ritu Marya, Director, Franchise India and Ashna G Sharan, CEO, Franchise India Exhibitions (FIE).

The show is presented by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and organised by Franchise India Holdings Ltd (FIHL), with the support of Indian Franchise Association (IFA). In its 40th edition, the show will encompass a platform for brands from multiple sectors all of which are set to showcase their franchise opportunities to the serious investors. It lays a platform for companies to present and expand their franchising concepts by networking with potential entrepreneurs in Ahmedabad and surrounding cities.

The show will also run a StartUp Summit simultaneously which will convey about getting the people the knowledge that they need to take their ideas and create a new company.

Gaurav Marya, President, Franchise India said, “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 Ahmedabad for the sixth time of our record. Apart from expecting a good business we are also offering great business opportunities to the investors of western region which will embark a hope in them for the expo.”

The show comprises of a comprehensive exhibition and conference on franchising, retailing and licensing covering the dynamics of SME sector, drawing thousands of business visitors. Over past four years, the show has been registering 30 per cent repeat footfalls over two days with rest 70 per cent being the unique count each day.

The exhibitors participating at the show include Club City, Satya Paul, Bwitch, Peter England, Café Jubilee, Barista, Sbarro, Guardian Life care, Sign-A-Rama, Reebok, DHI, Rock Port, IFB, The Strategy Academy, NIPS, Perfume Station, Colonels Kababz, Derby, Yogurberry, Snap Fitness, Virtual Edutechnica, La Feasta, Agrimart, Coffee World, Pizza corner, The Cream & Fudge Corner, The Donut Baker, Ice cube, Style Spa, Roots to Wings, Chocolate Room, Indus League, Focus Softnet, Kingfisher Training Academy, Ritu Kumar, Fusion Lounge, US Pizza, Moti Mahal, Investor Clinic, Arabian Oud, Strands, Luxus and many more.