FRANCHISE INDIA 2011 Concluded Successfully!

Dec. 9, 2011 - PRLog -- FRANCHISE INDIA 2011 Concluded Successfully!

The annual show of Franchise India accomplished tremendous response with over 27000 visitors, over 300 exhibitors, 150 speakers and above 500 business delegates.
New Delhi, December 7th 2011: Franchise India 2011, the 9th edition of Asia’s Biggest Franchise & Retail Opportunity Show held at Hotel Ashok on December 2nd and 3rd 2011 has concluded successfully. The show organized by Franchise India and Bloomberg UTV, supported by LIMA (International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Indian Franchise Association (IFA) received tremendous response from exhibitors, delegates and visitors.

Hon’ble Minister (MSME), Sh. Virbhadra Singh said, “I congratulate Indian Franchise Association (IFA) for organizing the event.  Franchising in India is still in nascent stage.  Entrepreneurs are still learning this business concept and experimenting with different types of franchise formats. I feel such events will benefit the broader community including franchisees, franchisors, employees and their local economies. IFA represents the Indian Franchise Sector and endeavors to promote, promulgate and popularize the concept of franchising as a mode of doing business across the industry verticals and to nurture the entrepreneurial skill of every Indian.”

Franchise India 2011 Show marked the presence of over 300 national and International companies for business engagement in India. Spanning over two days, FRANCHISE INDIA 2011 expo was visited by more than 27,000 people who explored business opportunities from all across the franchise and retail sectors, both from India and overseas. The comprehensive showcase also featured IFA Frantalk specially devised and organized by IFA, the session put forth the principals of franchising and the opportunities it offers.

The show included a comprehensive Exhibition covering all the industries extensively with massive domestic and international participation, informative and enlightening Conference & Workshops, with prominent international and national speakers to impart knowledge, Power Breakfast, seeking growth for stakeholders, an elite Networking Night, and the highly prestigious Franchise Awards 2011 and Star Retailer Awards, to recognize the excellence in franchise & retail industries. The Gala Franchise & Star Retailer Award included significant international dance performances and amusing artist Manasi Scott on the board. Alongside the presence of leading franchise companies at the exhibition, the platform also featured four conferences that ran on both days of the show, bringing together over august 150 speakers.  

Sharing his experience of Franchise India 2011, Mr. Sanjeev Kapoor’ Celebrity Chef, The Yellow Chilli, TV Show Khana Khazana stated “For the last 9 years, Franchise India has been highly instrumental in changing the face of Modern Retail in India. All the fundamentals of franchising were touched upon in the 2011 event, and I found this to be a unique aspect. All forthcoming events should be pressed upon as a 'must-visit' to all budding entrepreneurs so that they can also absorb a lot about the franchising business in India at a single port of learning”.

Mr. Gaurav Marya, President, Franchise India Holdings Limited opined, “FRANCHISE INDIA 2011, has endeavored to offer perfect platform, to starting, growing and scaling up a business enterprise. I would like to convey my heartiest thankful to all the distinguished exhibitors, keynote speakers, potential franchisees and the enthusiastic 27,000 visitors that immensely contributed in making the event a grand success. The event has witnessed closing of over 300 business transactions.  Over the years, Franchise India show has successfully produced fantastic results for the participants and the entire franchising industry – and that’s what makes this event so valuable.”
Speaking on the exhibition and conference, Mr. Asim Dalal, Managing Director, The Bombay Store elated “ Franchise India 2011 is a great event for exchange of ideas on franchising and entrepreneurship, new learnings. Visiting the expo was extremely interesting and informative. The award function was very well organized and it was very entertaining. All in all, two days of time well spent"

Mr. Abhay Gupta, Executive Director, Blues clothing company comments “Franchise India 2011 was a great eye opener with respect to kind of investment atmosphere and bullishness evidently visible both at the seminars and at the exhibitions. Small town India is ready to grab the action and demand its share of the growth pie. Congratulations Franchise India on a job well done!”

This year’s CSR Initiative of Franchise India is “Quitters. In” which delivers a tangible message: It’s only when you quit something that slows you down will you start something that picks up pace. BE A QUITTER, BE THE CHANGE”. Also, Mr. GAURAV MARYA launched second book at the first day of the show by the name of TAKE CHARGE, which will promote an entrepreneurial attitude and a sense of responsibility.  

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