Franchise Asia 2012

International Franchise Expo

FAP 2012  provides the platform for Filipino brands to conquer international markets by becoming even more globally-competitive. With the introduction of new and exciting sections – foremost of which is the Petro & Energy Pavilion – the Expo promises to be the go-to venue for business and trade with more investment options, bigger impact and wider reach.

Franchise Asia 2011: International Franchise Conference

Asia's biggest four-in-one event, FRANCHISE ASIA 2011 will feature the two top level meetings of the World Franchise Council (WFC) and the Asia Pacific Franchise Confederation (APFC), which will be attended by the heads of national franchise associations worldwide; the International Franchise Conference with concurrent breakout sessions and seminars, featuring the latest trends and developments in francising; the International Franchise Expo, a one-stop-shop of the best investment opportunities from here and abroad; and, the Franchise Seminars, an excellent forum for business matching between franchisors and would-be franchisees.

On September 22-23, 2011, the International Conference will feature international experts and speakers who will talk about franchising updates and opportunities across the globe. This must-attend 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.

Philippine SME and Franchise Expo 2010

Come and Visit Philippine SME and Franchise Expo, November 18-20, 2010 at The World trade Center Metro Manila and have a chance to win special gift from PLDT SME Nation. For more info, call 395-5009 or 395-5137 or visit www.smexpoph.com for free admission.

Exhibition Dates/Opening Hours

18 November 2010 – 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
19 November 2010 – 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
20 November 2010 – 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M

Admission

To ensure the quality of trade visitors to the expo, admission to the event is limited to 18 years old and above.
A minimal fee of P80.00 will be charged for entrance to the exhibit hall.
For online registered visitors, ADMISSION IS FREE.
Students and Senior Citizens will be charged P38.00
Scheduled seminars will be subject to a first-come-first-serve basis.
Absolutely no firearms or deadly weapons allowed inside the exhibition.
No solicitation, product selling, leafleting, or any such activity will be allowed without prior approval of the organizers.
The Organizer reserves the right to remove or refuse admission to any person / individuals deemed as a threat to the general conduct of the event.
The organizers reserve the right to change exhibition rules & regulations without prior notice to ensure the overall success of the event.

Attire : Business Attire
No shorts allowed
No sandos allowed
No slippers allowed

Exhibition Directory

The Exhibition Directory is available at the Secretariat Section at a cost of P180.00 only. This serves as a buyers guide to all the visitors at the expo.

Exhibitor’s Technical Presentations

A number of exhibitors will hold their product presentations in the in the activity area for the duration of the three day event. An updated schedule & activities will be sent to you shortly.

For those who want to participate as an exhibitor, you can view more information here at http://smexpoph.com/exhibitorsinformation.html

What to look for in a responsible franchise business?

There are certain things to consider or look at before choosing a Franchisee chooses a franchise business. The offered business franchise should be carefully investigated of its legitimacy.

The following are to be considered:

A. Franchisor owns the trademark

     A Franchisor has documents coming from Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IP Philippines) that proves that the trademark being used in the franchise business is his own.

Business Franchising

Business Franchising is one way of expanding a business wherein a Franchisee buys a franchise from a Franchisor to get the right to create and sell the product or service of the Franchisor.

The two main individuals in franchising is the Franchisor and Franchisee. A Franchisor is the owner of the franchising business and the very first to try and took risk in building a successful business. He is the owner of the trademark of the business.

A Franchisee on the other hand is the individual or group that after conducting intensive study and investigation on the concept of the Franchisor's business will fund the buying or building of branch of the franchise business chosen by the Franchisor.

Aside from the Franchisor giving the Franchisee the right to use the trademark or trade name and the business format, the Franchisee is also being taught of practical details regarding the business. Included here are the right use of trade secrets, ways to run the business, servicing the customer, training the employees and national advertising. The Franchisee is being guided in starting, running and monitoring all the assets and operations of the business.