Stage set for 48th FRO in Kolkata

The 48th biggest Franchise & Retail, Expo & Conference (FRO) scheduled for April 21 to 22, 2012 at Swabhumi - the Heritage Plaza, Kolkata for the fifth time is set to start tommorrow. The show is organised by Franchise India and Indian Franchise Association (IFA). The show gives a platform for brands from multiple sectors all of which are set to showcase their franchise opportunities to the serious investors in Kolkata and surrounding cities.

The inaugural show will be 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 encompasses a comprehensive exhibition and a thought-provoking conference on franchising, retailing and licensing, covering the broad dynamics of SME sector. FRO Kolkata will display 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 displays an Entrepreneurship Summit 2012conference which is a complete guide for new business owner and start-ups. This experience will allow 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.

This expo is an ideal platform for different companies to present and expand their franchising concepts, by networking with around 4,000 serious entrepreneurs, expected to attend the show over the span of two days. The participating brands are enthusiastic of getting connected with investors. The exhibition hopes to gather serious investors, entrepreneurs, professionals, suppliers, and corporate representatives from all across India.