Ahmedabad to host 50th FRO

India’s premier business and tradeshow, FRO 2012, the 50th National Franchise and Retail show is scheduled for June 16-17, 2012 at Hotel Pride, Ahmedabad. The two day event is organised by Franchise India and Indian Franchise Association (IFA) and supported by Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India (MSME).

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 per cent repeat footfalls over its two days with rest 70 per cent being the unique count each day.

The 50th FRO 2012 will put forth a spectrum of opportunities in franchising, retailing, licensing, real estate and retail supply from across industry verticals which includes fashion and lifestyle, food and beverage, education, financial services, health, beauty & wellness, real estate, travel, retail, entertainment and many more. The forum will also provide a great networking opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors who will be introduced to excellent business ideas through seminars and summits pertaining to India and the fast growing MSME industry in the country.

The ‘ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT 2012’ will include most enriching and enlightening interactive sessions with successful and distinguished entrepreneurs and corporate, networking and business mentoring hubs etc and more. There will also be workshop sessions that will address entrepreneurial challenges in key enterprise areas and will give tangible solutions to everyday workplace challenges of entrepreneurs.