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17.08.2009Franchise Expo Paris, The international franchise show From 14 to 17 March 2010, Porte de Versailles Pavilion 3
Franchise Expo Paris is the international hub connecting investors from 92 countries with the most renowned franchisors looking to expand their concept worldwide. Franchise Expo Paris is recognised as the world leading and most diversified franchise exhibition with more than 400 franchisors and more than 30 000 ready-to-invest entrepreneurs.The entire international franchise community including consultants, lawyers, bankers, franchise associations, retail real estate developers converge in Paris to exchange ideas, create new relationships and discuss franchise business opportunities
About Franchise Expo Paris
Franchise Expo Paris is the international franchise and business network recruitment and development exhibition.
An original event, the franchise exhibition presents over 400 franchise concepts from more than 20 countries and spans some 75 activity sectors, from fine foods to fashion, auto repairs, estate agents, toys, beauty salons, stationers and swimming pools.
30,000 entrepreneurs with plans to start up their own franchising business are also expected to attend.
The leading source of information on the current state of the market in France and globally, with all the latest market trends, Franchise Expo Paris benefits from input from renowned professionals and leading experts. Each year, these experts offer vital advice and information on franchise selling: contracts, obligations, code of ethics, the Doubin Law requiring the franchisor to provide various items of information (the content of which is laid down by decree) to the future franchisee so that the latter can make a fully informed decision. Advisors from the French Franchise Federation and members of the Experts College offer free consultations at the exhibition. There are also numerous talks and workshops open to everyone and covering every aspect of franchising and business start-ups.
Rising attendance each year confirm Franchise Expo Paris as the leading event for the French and international franchise market. The event’s growing success reflects that of a booming business sector. Export-focused and attracting international investors, it is the perfect financial springboard for breaking into international markets!
Exhibition highlights
Master Franchise School!
Each afternoon during the 4 days of the show, the Master Franchise School will offer 2 hours of free training in English. You will be given a presentation on Franchise Expo Paris to ensure you:
- make the most of your visit and don’t miss out on anything
- meet the maximum number of franchisors
- ask the right questions before embarking on a franchise venture.
The Master Franchise School is dedicated to
- foreign franchisors wishing to find partners - master franchisees in France
- international investors wishing to invest in French or international brand and become a master-franchisee in their own country.
Morocco will be the guest of honour in 2010. FMF, the Moroccan Franchise Federation, is teaming up with Franchise Expo Paris to present a pavilion of brands seeking to export to France and elsewhere. There will also be meetings with Moroccan investors and Chambers of Commerce and Industry delegates.
The annual Franchise Business Award will be presented to an international franchisor. In 2010, it will focus on a Moroccan concept since Morocco will be guest of honour. This joint initiative by Franchise Expo Paris, the French Franchise Federation and Reed Expositions France, aims to encourage brands to develop beyond their borders.
International pavilions. In 2010, in addition to the usual Spanish, Australian and Italian pavilions and the International Village, Franchise Expo Paris will feature a Moroccan Pavilion sponsored by the Moroccan franchise federation...
Personalised welcome and tailor-made exhibition visit for international delegations.
A special day dedicated to French Chambers of Commerce and Industry, with visits by delegations of retailers.
The Franchise Academy which each day will provide free training to 40 prospective franchisees through a unique and original programme.
A series of talks in French aimed at French entrepreneurs and Franchise professionals.
The HSBC international business club, a meeting place and business platform.
Franchise Expo Paris is a French Franchise Federation event, organised by Reed Expositions France.
Franchise Expo Paris from 14 to 17 March 2010
Venue: Paris, Porte de Versailles – Pavilion 3
Opening times
Monday 14, Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 March 2010: 9.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Monday 17 March 2010: 9.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Press contacts:
Press contact – French franchise federation
Anne-Sylvie Homassel, Communication manager – Tél. : +33 (0)1 53 75 30 70
Press contact – Reed Expositions France
Catherine Rousselot, Marketing & communication director – Tél. : +33 (0)1 47 56 50 60
catherine.rousselot@reedexpo.fr
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