Singapore – Franchising & Licensing Asia (FLAsia) 2014 is the largest showing yet. Held from 16 – 18 October 2014 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Level 1 Hall B & C, the 9th annual edition is 20 per cent larger in terms of exhibition space, and welcomes a record number of 313 international franchises and brands, from 22 countries all over the world.
Minister of State Teo Ser Luck will open FLAsia – the International Event for Entrepreneurship, Business Opportunities & Intellectual Property Rights in Asia. FLAsia is presented by Franchising and Licensing Association (FLA) Singapore, and organised by BizLink Exhibition Services Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH).
Aptly themed “Entrepreneurship through Franchising”, visitors with an entrepreneurial appetite can make full use of this 3-day event to meet as many leading franchisors as they can, all under one roof.
This tremendous growth and many firsts at FLAsia are aimed at providing an enriching time for individuals seeking business and investment opportunities. Highlights include:
• South Korea will present their largest pavilion to date with 22 Korean franchising brands in the Beauty & Wellness, Education and F&B categories.
• Largest Malaysia Pavilion showcasing 7 brands in the Fashion, Beauty & Wellness and F&B categories, supported by the Malaysia Franchise Association, Franchise Malaysia, and Perbadanan Nasional Berhad.
• First Japan Zone showcasing 12 different high-quality F&B brand concepts (Sushi Chain, Ramen, Yakitori, Tempura, Teppan-yaki, etc.)
• Great interest of Europe brands this year, with 20 brands from Latvia, Portugal, France, UK, etc.
• A book launch and 4 individual Memorandum of Understandings will be signed by exhibitors. See Annex A for details of the MoU Signing Ceremony and Book Launch at FLAsia 2014.
A total of 42 different exhibit categories will be represented, including Education, F&B, Beauty, Health & Wellness, Fashion, Cleaning & Environmental Services, Retail Equipment & Technologies and Gifts & Stationery etc. See Annex B for details interesting brand concepts at FLAsia 2014.
For a wholesome franchising experience, visitors are encouraged to participate in the International Conference & Workshop on 17 & 18 October featuring keynote speaker Joel Silverstein, President of East West Hospitality Group Limited on the topic “Franchising in Asia – Secrets of Success”, Hugh Gyton, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Anytime Fitness on “How to Recruit Solid Franchisees and Continue to Make Them Profitable and Satisfied” and Yew Woon Chooi, Partner of Rodyk & Davidson LLP on “Legal Aspects of Franchising”.
In summary, FLAsia packs knowledge and exciting brands into a 3-day trade event, delivering the best in franchising to Asia, bringing together industry leaders and providing insights on best practices. Potential investors and franchisees can chat directly with brand representatives, and get their questions about franchisee training, franchisor support, potential profits, etc. answered on the spot.
For a list of participating exhibitors and brands at FLAsia 2014, visit http://www.franchiselicenseasia.com/list-of-exhibitors.php.
For more information, please contact:
Melissa Teo (Ms)
Assistant Marketing & Communications Manager
BizLink Exhibition Services Pte Ltd
DID: 6848 5936
HP: 9233 4926
Email: melissa@bizlink.com.sg
Deror Wong (Mr)
Senior Executive
Corporate Communications & CSR
Singapore Press Holdings Ltd
DID: 6319 1226
HP: 9848 6934
Email: derorw@sph.com.sg
