Franchise India hosted its 42nd FRO 2011, the biggest Franchise and Retail, Expo and Conference on September 4th and 5th, 2011 at Nimhans Convention Centre, Bangalore.
The inaugural session was addressed by SR Gopalan, President TiE-Bangalore and Founder and CEO Dawn Consulting, Hemchandra Javeri, Co-Founder, Forum Synergies along with Gaurav Marya, President, Franchise India and Ashna G Sharan, CEO, Franchise India Exhibitions (FIE).
The show was presented by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and organised by Franchise India. On in its 42nd edition, the show presented a platform for brands from multiple sectors all of which were set to showcase their franchise opportunities to the serious investors. The show lays a platform for companies to present and expand their franchising concepts by networking with potential entrepreneurs in Bangalore and surrounding cities.
Gaurav Marya, President, Franchise India said, “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.”
Speaking on the occasion, Ashna G Sharan, CEO, Franchise India Exhibitions states, “The platform will serve the purpose for new and existing entrepreneurs, bringing together like minded people and opening doors of great opportunities to replicate proven business models. We believe in our dictum of knowledge grows by sharing.”
The Exhibition puts forth a spectrum of opportunities in franchising, retailing, licensing, real estate and retail supply from all possible industry verticals including Fashion & Lifestyle, Food & Beverage, Education, Financial services, Health, Beauty & Wellness etc. The exhibitors participated at the show included DTDC, Podar Jumbo Kids, Mexus Education, Everonn, Naturals, Esprenza, Little Elly, Webcom E Trade Pvt Ltd, TTK Prestige, MDN Edify Education Pvt. Ltd, Presto- Personalised Wonders (Mohan Impressions Pvt. Ltd) and many more.