Good news to all Filipinos! The Philippines through the Philippine Franchise Association won the bid to host the twin international meetings of the Asia Pacific Franchise Confederation (APFC) and the World Franchise Council (WFC). Franchise Asia 2011 is the biggest franchising event in Asia. This 4-in-1 prestigious international event will be held from September 19 - 25, 2011 at the SMX Convention Center. Attendees are National Franchise Associations delegates from 43 WFC member-countries.
- The International Franchise Conference (September 22-23, 2011)
The International Franchising Conference will feature international experts and speakers who will talk about franchising updates and opportunities across the globe. This event is a high-level education forum that will provide the best opportunity to learn from the best minds in franchising and designed to help stakeholders stay ahead in today’s demanding and ever-changing market.
This year, the conference will be led by industry leaders such as Jollibee Foods Corporation chair and CEO Tony Tan Caktiong; Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation International senior vice president Jeff Welch; 7-Eleven International senior vice president Chris Tanco; and Mang Inasal founder and vice chairman Edgar Sia III, who make up the roster of powerhouse speakers.
- The International Franchise Expo (September 23-25, 2011)
Designed as the biggest one-stop shop event this side of Asia, the three-day International Franchise Expo will provide the platform for Asian brands to expand their markets internationally as well as for global brands to penetrate the ASEAN market. Exhibit hours are 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM on Sunday.
- The Educational Sessions and Seminars (September 23-25, 2011)
A key component of Franchise Asia 2011, the Educational Sessions and Seminars aim to provide the proper learning venue for participants to understand where they fit best in a variety of franchise opportunities - franchisee, franchisor and international master franchisee. Seminar topics include Investing in a Franchise Wisely, Franchising Your Business Right, and International Franchise Opportunity.
- International Meetings:
· Asia Pacific Franchise Confederation (APFC) September 19-20, 2011
The 13-member Asia Pacific Franchise Confederation, which meets annually, was created with the goal of cultivating bilateral cooperation among member-franchise country associations in the As-Pac rim with the hope of strengthening the sector in the region. The APFC meeting in Manila hopes to further develop and bolster this goal and take full advantage of the optimistic Asian economic outlook.
· World Franchise Council (WFC) September 21-22, 2011
The World Franchise Council, composed of 43 National Franchise Associations around the world, will hold its bi-annual meeting in Manila. WFC is tireless in its efforts to promote franchising – with its many benefits, particularly its multiplier effect in terms of enterprise and job creation – as a tool for positive economic growth. The meeting will set strategic directions to further strengthen the role of franchising in forging a robust global economy, as well as articulate policy guidelines that will foster the fair and ethical conduct of the franchising business, thus protecting the good name of franchising globally.
Registration may also be done online.
