FRO Kolkata concludes successfully

FRO Kolkata the 48th biggest Franchise & Retail, Expo & Conference scheduled on April-21 to 22, 2012 at Swabhumi - the Heritage Plaza, Kolkata witnessed huge success. Franchise India and Indian Franchise Association (IFA) had organised FRO 2012 in Kolkata for the fifth time. The show presented a platform for brands from multiple sectors to showcase their franchise opportunities to the serious investors in Kolkata and surrounding cities.

The inaugural show was addressed by B Hari, President TiE Kolkata, Prof Anjan Raichaudhari, Faculty, IIM-Kolkata as the Chief Guest along with Ashna G Sharan, CEO, Franchise India Exhibitions.

The show encompassed a comprehensive exhibition and a thought-provoking conference on franchising, retailing and licensing, covering the broad dynamics of SME sector. FRO Kolkata displayed various Indian and global brands under one roof to impart an all-round perspective on franchising within the prominent SME sector, thereby highlighting the principal concepts and prevailing trends in franchising fraternity.

The event also displayed an Entrepreneurship Summit 2012conference which is a complete guide for new business owner and start-ups. This experience has allowed hopeful entrepreneurs to establish important contacts and to learn about the newest trends in their industry. The Entrepreneurship Summit 2012 at FRO is all about getting people the knowledge that they need to take their ideas to create a successful business.

The exhibition had put forth a wide spectrum of enticing opportunities in franchising, retailing, licensing, real estate and retail supply chain, from diverse industry verticals such as fashion & lifestyle, food & beverage, education, financial services, health, beauty & wellness, travel, entertainment and many more.