LONDON, ENGLAND, March 29, 2012 (Press-News.org) MEFranchising, a leading franchise consultant with operations in London, Kuwait, Riyadh and Morocco, has reported that the Abha Franchising Expo 2012 in Asir was a success with an estimated signing of 23 business agreements.
The event was hosted and coordinated by MEFranchising in alliance with Abha Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Saudi Arabia to help significantly boost business and franchise opportunities in the area.
Over 50 businesses attended the Abha Franchising Expo 2012 with representation from franchising industry sectors that included Food & Beverage, Car Services, Fashion, Gym/Fitness, Printing and Refill, Health and Beauty, Cosmetics, Design, IT, and Gardening.
"The Abha Franchising Exp 2012 was a unique networking opportunity which attracted both global and local enterprise seeking to promote their brands, seek partnerships and companies operating with the franchise industry in the Saudi market. The success of the show also confirms that there is a considerable demand for new ventures outside the main cities where these expos are commonly held," says Mohammed Alnassar, Managing Director of MEFranchising.
Countries represented included Saudi Arabia, UAE, Greece, Kuwait, United Kingdom, Australia, USA, Greece, Lebanon, and Morocco.
"As a truly global event in a rapidly expanding region, we are delighted with the success of the Abha Franchising Exp 2012 in Asir. This was a tremendous opportunity for investors, entrepreneurs and franchisors to gather, network and exchange business opportunities. We look forward to hosting similar franchise industry events in the future," says Abdullah Al-Mubti, Chairman of Abha Chamber of commerce
MEFranchising is one of the fastest growing franchise consultants in the MENA region. MEFranchising has previously helped successfully establish brands across the MENA region, including Wayne's Coffee, Mobiak Greece, Arabica Coffee House, Falafoul and ILFY.
For more information, please visit http://www.mefranchising.com
About MEFranchising
MEFranchising is a franchise consultant that provides franchising solutions, business models and localized strategic knowledge for international franchise concepts looking to establish, grow and expand in the Middle East and Worldwide. The company has offices in London, Kuwait, Morocco and KSA.
Media Contact:
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E-mail: peter@MEFranchising.com
Phone: +1-847-999-4273
First Ever Abha Franchising Expo 2012 Attracts Over 50 Businesses, MEFranchising Reports
Organized in partnership with Abha Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Saudi Arabia, the Abha Franchising Expo 2012 attracted businesses from around the world.
2012-03-29
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[Press-News.org] First Ever Abha Franchising Expo 2012 Attracts Over 50 Businesses, MEFranchising ReportsOrganized in partnership with Abha Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Saudi Arabia, the Abha Franchising Expo 2012 attracted businesses from around the world.