Franchise India 2009 –from 26 November 2009

Franchise India 2009, the 7th edition of Franchise & Retail Opportunity Show is to be held on 26th & 27th November 2009 at Ashoka Hotel, New Delhi. Supported by Indian Franchise Association and organized by Asia's largest integrated franchise and retail solution company, Franchise India, the show displays Indian and global brands and is an "Opportunity Show" for liasoning with brands to offer a pool of out-of-box business ideas and practices delivering India's biggest business exchange.

The show will provide aspiring entrepreneurs with a comprehensive overview of the industry, and how to become a successful business owner through buying into an established franchise concept in this exciting growing market. The event is ideal for entrepreneurs who are scouting for effective and innovative business opportunities and are looking to start and run their own franchised businesses. The flood of visitors is expected to increase this year due to the growing number of exhibitors and the variety of concepts and opportunities to explore during the two-day event. The show attracts over 25000 visitors and is highly successful for all its participants.

Visitors to the show will meet with a wide range of well-established national and international franchised companies .The show will also see participation from major brands like Kenny Roger Roasters, Retail Food Group, bb's café, Brumby's GO, Donut King, Michel's Patisserie, Brumby's, Better Homes, Admiral, Voltz, Kwality Walls, Aptech, Better Homes, Slice of Italy, Yo! China, Fast Track Kids, Radisson Chaatz, Archies, Numero Uno, Subway and ICICI. This will recognize this platform as a trusted launch pad for them to showcase their brand or opportunity to discover the serious business investors or potential partners. ICICI Securities Ltd is the sponsor for the event which is the largest equity house in the country providing end-to-end solutions through the largest non-banking distribution channel.The event is also supported by Chhabra 555, Cartridge World, Gitanjali, EWDPL and Koutons.

Mr. Gaurav Marya, President Franchise India Holdings Limited said "In today's economic environment, franchising as a business model has emerged as being more vital and significant to business growth than ever before. With the Indian franchise industry growing at 30% per annum, and with India being branded as the most preferred investment destination, the country presents a fertile market for international franchise companies to expand into.

Alongside the presence of leading franchise companies, the event will also feature seminars and conferences that will run on both days of the show. These sessions will not only offer expert advice on the key aspects of franchising from some of the industry's most inspiring personalities, but will also provide valuable guidelines on facing some of the key challenges in the business. The show brings together over 100 speakers with about 40 international speakers like Rod Young (DC Strategy Australia), Yuri Bolotin (Design Portfolio, Australia) , Marie Louise Jacobsen(RMS, Singapore), Mr. Nicholas Bloom (Beanstalk,UK), Kelvyn (LIMA) and many others. The seminar also features multiple CEO Forums along with an exclusive session with the franchise tycoon Don Boroian, Chairman Francorp Inc. to address and elucidate his views on the challenges faced in the global franchise industry.