New Delhi: With the proving triumph of over 100 successful demonstrations in most major cities, nationally and internationally, Franchise India is now spreading its wings to Ahmedabad, the hub of trade and commerce in Gujarat, for the sixth time, with its 40th biggest Franchise & Retail, Expo & Conference FRO2011 to be scheduled on July 9th-10th, 2011 at The Pride Hotel, Ahmedabad.

The opening ceremony will be done by Mr. Arvind Patwari, Director, MSME Development Institute, the Chief Guest of the show along with Ms Ritu Marya, Director, Franchise India and Ms Ashna G Sharan, CEO, Franchise India Exhibitions (FIE).

The show is presented by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and organized by Franchise India Holdings Ltd, Asia’s largest integrated franchise solution company with the support of Indian Franchise Association. Now in its 40th edition, the show will encompass a platform for brands from multiple sectors all of which are set to showcase their franchise opportunities to the serious investors. The show lays a platform for companies to present and expand their franchising concepts by networking with potential entrepreneurs in Ahmedabad and surrounding cities.

The show will also run a StartUp Summit simultaneously which will convey about getting the people the knowledge that they need to take their ideas and create a new company. The sessions are going to be on writing business plans, finding funding, marketing your company and a panel of experience startup founders and Business leaders offering hands on advice. The conference will provide an enlightening perspective on the business of being an entrepreneur, being enterprising, spotting and seizing opportunities. The Summit is going to be the perfect blend for entrepreneurs who are looking to jumpstart their business ideas.

Commenting on the same, Mr. Gaurav Marya, President, Franchise India, ” Entrepreneurship and therefore “the entrepreneur”, is at the core of what makes an enterprise succeed, whether you can call it an entrepreneurial firm, a small business, a family business, a home-based business, or a new business. We are overwhelmed to be present in Ahmedabad for the very 6th time of our record. Apart from expecting a good business we are also offering great business opportunities to the investors of western region which will bring embark a hope in them for the expo. The organized Indian retail market is growing at 35 percent annually. FRO 2011 will serve as one of its kind opportunity show, which answers comprehensive needs of a retailer and highlights the leading brands.”

The show comprises of a comprehensive exhibition and conference on franchising, retailing and licensing covering the dynamics of SME sector, drawing thousands of business visitors. Over past 4 years, the show has been registering 30% repeat footfalls over two days with rest 70% being the unique count each day. FRO Ahmedabad displays Indian and global brands giving a broad perspective on franchising within the prominent SME sector highlighting the leading concepts and know how in franchising comprising the entire fraternity under one roof.

The Exhibition puts forth a spectrum of opportunities in franchising, retailing, licensing, real estate and retail supply from all possible industry verticals including Fashion & Lifestyle, Food & Beverage, Education, Financial services, Health, Beauty & Wellness, Real Estate, Travel, Retail, Entertainment and many more. The exhibitors participating at the show include Club City, Satya Paul, Bwitch, Peter England, Café Jubilee, Barista, Sbarro, Guardian Life care, Sign A Rama, Reebok, DHI, Rock Port, IFB, The Strategy Academy, NIPS, Perfume Station, Colonels Kababz, Derby, Yogurberry, Snap Fitness, Virtual Edutechnica, La Feasta, Agrimart, Coffee World, Pizza corner, The Cream & Fudge Corner, The Donut Baker, Ice cube, Style Spa, Chocolate Room, Indus League, Focus Softnet, Kingfisher Training Academy, Ritu Kumar, Fusion Lounge, US Pizza, Moti Mahal, Investor Clinic, Arabian Oud, Strands, Luxus and many more.

This expo will be a platform for companies to present and expand their franchising concepts by networking with an average of 3000 serious and essential entrepreneurs coming in. The show also boasts of presenting innovative business plans, learning the tricks of the trade from industry tycoons, getting an opportunity to become an entrepreneur, liberty to choose the business of your choice. Franchise India has always displayed & generated a unique value added proposition for the participants by organizing specific and target-oriented seminars. The two-day sessions will pave the way for propelling hopeful capitalists into the business realms of starting, running and expanding a business. The conference would cover a variety of topics including the art of start- up guru sessions, start-up seed capital, starting small business – the franchise way, leveraging expertise – legal taxes, the small business marketing roadmap, technology finds innovation for SME, evolve or die : the art of pivot.