Kochi to showcase FRO Expo

India's biggest multi-city franchise and retail show, FRO Expo 2010, will be showcased for the first time at Abad Plaza, Kochi on 17^th and 18^th March 2010. The show is supported by the apex body of franchising in India, Indian Franchise Association and co-organised by Asia's largest integrated franchise and retail solution company, Franchise India along with ISE Event Management.

Kochi is one of the few cities in India, which has the best connectivity to the outside world and it has been witnessing tremendous growth in various sectors from the past few years. FRO 2010 will step in the city with great hopes and opportunities for the investors who are looking for profitable business opportunity. The event will also showcase a variety of business concepts, trends and innovations in franchise and retail business making it an enriching experience for the participants.

On this Gaurav Marya, President Franchise India said, "We are delighted to be present in the city with our Franchise and Retail Opportunity show for the first time. We are confident that the show will provide numerous brands the opportunity of growth by finding potential allies and investors. In the recent times, we have seen an increasing acceptance of the franchise model as the key concept for growth in most of the industries and I remain confident that this trend will continue. Franchise Expo is an ideal opportunity that will provide a platform for companies to present and expand their franchising concepts by networking with serious and essential entrepreneurs in the region. The Kochi edition of the FRO show will positively help the participating companies to expand their business in the time to come."

FRO 2010 will provide an opportunity for brands as well as thousands of investors to look out for prospective business avenues. Some of the participants benefiting would be ICICI Securities, Gili India, TTK Prestige, Gitanjali Jewels, Jetking, Eurokids, Next, Fine Jewellery and many more. The show will be extremely beneficial for the aspiring entrepreneurs who are looking for new business opportunities and will also be a comprehensive overview of the industry. The entrepreneurs will also learn about how to manage and grow a small business by buying an established franchise concept in this exciting growing market. The exhibition expects to gather 2000 serious investors, entrepreneurs, professionals, suppliers, corporate representatives from all across south India.

The two-day conference on small business growth is being organised concurrently with the show to address critical issues in various segments like small business development, retailing, licensing and franchising. Major speakers like Sanjay Mariwala (MD of Kancor Ingredient Ltd and Chairman, CII Kerala State Council), Rolf W. Schneebeli (CEO of Joy Alukkas Jewels), K. Kumaran (MD, Aloha), Nandu Bharwani (Joint MD, Jetking) and many more are speaking on the forum to share the insight.

For further information, please contact:

Payal Gupta, gpayal@franchiseindia.net; 9811390248