Filipino Franchise Show 2008

**jedi** · September 1st, 2008 06:46 PM

THE EVENT

The ASSOCIATION OF FILIPINO FRANCHISER, INC. (AFFI) is pleased to announce the staging of the 7TH FILIPINO FRANCHISE SHOW on Sept. 19-21, 2008. With Trade Advertising Exhibitions and Conventions International, Inc. (TRADECON, INC.) as our event organizer, this annual trade exposition will be held at the WORLD TRADE CENTER, Metro Manila, Philippines.

This year’s theme - FRANCHISING EXPO & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMEs - has been especially chosen to align this event with AFFI’S “KABUHAYANG PINOY MUNA” Advocacy. The three day exhibition is expected to be one of the biggest this year. Successful franchisers along with new and promising brands from the food, retail and service industries shall take center stage. Products, services, systems and technologies from the 80-strong AFFI membership shall be on display for the benefit of the public particularly those on the lookout for business opportunities.

GENERAL INFO

AFFI EXPO is a one stop shop of homegrown franchising and business opportunities specifically catered for SMES. This event is definitely a showcase of big and successful franchisers to new and promising franchise concepts consisting of food, retail, service, systems and technology.

Good news also for aspiring entrepreneurs! This is also an opportunity to have a face to face meeting with the franchisers themselves and learn a lot from their own experiences

AFFI SHOW SEMINAR

OINT SEMINARS OF AFFI AND GMB FRANCHISE DEVELOPERS
September 19 to 21, 2008, World Trade Center Seminar Room

TIPS AND TRAPS IN FRANCHISE INVESTMENT – Sept 19, 2008

Before you part with your hard earned money in a franchise business, attend this seminar so you can be guided into using certain tools that will help you assess and evaluate franchise offerings in the market. Hear out the renowned “Franchise Guru” of the Philippines illustrate the proper way at investing in a franchise business. Know the questions you have to ask and information you will need from the franchisor from this Seminar. Learn as much tips as you can get from experiences of seasoned and successful franchisees.

At the end of the Seminar, you should be more confident in putting your money in the franchise of your choice.

The Seminar is for:

* Those Interested to Invest in a Franchise
* Those who want to know about Franchising
* For those retiring and thinking of retiring
* For Overseas Filipinos and their Families

GLOBAL EXPANSION CAN BE A REALITY – Sept 20, 2008

The possibility of positioning your brand in the international community of franchisors can be a reality. This seminar discusses this possible option for your franchise concept as it illustrates the preparation and actual experience of international expansion and growth. Vicariously, learn from the experiences of successful franchisors in their expansion and draw up an assessment of how you can prepare to expand globally. Evaluate the different strategies for entering a foreign market based on your franchise model and systems in place.

Be enthused at the end of the seminar to commit and work at preparing your franchise company to reach international shores.

This Seminar is for:

* Existing Franchisors
* Those with Existing business looking at international expansion
* Those who want to learn about international growth and expansion

RESPONSIBLE FRANCHISING – Sept 21, 2008

A Seminar that will present what responsible franchising is all about. Since franchising to date that been a business by word, its success and reason for being can only come to fruition when all parties involved in the relationship perform their roles and responsibilities. The seminar will also discuss tools needed to achieve franchise sustainability and continuous growth rather than a level of diminishing return. Successful strategies implemented by successful franchisors will be used as case studies as well as pitfalls that should be avoided.

At the end of the Seminar, participants should be able to make an assessment of where their franchise system is and should be able to identify strategies and tools that can be used to further the goals of the franchise system.

The Seminar is for:

* Existing Franchisors
* Existing Franchisees
* Employees of Franchise Organizations

Fee: PhP 2,500.00 per Seminar with Handouts/Certificates/2 snacks/Entrance to Expo.
Participants will be allowed to go to the Expo area during lunch time.

AFFI Members Discount: 5%

Early Bird Discount Registration until Aug 31, 2008: 10%

Group Discount: Four (4) Participants or more: 10%

NOTE: ONLY ONE (1) DISCOUNT SCHEME CAN BE USED

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