Gulf Franchise Expo to provide access to millions of dollars in investment opportunities

Focusing on franchising and creating awareness for franchise developments that will revolutionise the way how Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) do business in the Gulf region, pre-registration to the event has been very substantial with visitors coming from all over the Gulf. Over 50% of these visitors are from Saudi Arabia and Bahrain alone, giving an indication of the interest among local investors in interesting franchising opportunities in the region.

Millions of dollars in investment opportunities are available in the immediate region and the future break down of exclusive licensing due to the WTO anti-monopoly regulations linked to the Gulf entrepreneurial talent and venture capitalisation will further facilitate the growth of franchising in the GCC.

The exhibition will showcase international brands and franchise opportunities to key markets. Principal attendees have already been identified as medium to large investors from the region that are looking to buy into international brands that mainly focus on retail, automotive products and services, food, real estate, hotels and travel.

Running alongside the exhibition will be expert-led seminars tailored specifically to capitalise on opportunities available for franchising in Bahrain and the region.

The exhibition and seminars set will be held at the Radisson SAS Diplomat Hotel in Bahrain from 24 - 26 April 2006. Entrance to the exhibition and seminars is free.