2nd Middle East Franchise Expo 2015 in Dubai nearly sold out: MENAFA

Focus will be on inspiring SMEs in Franchising on October 20 and 21

Dubai, September 15, 2015:  The 2nd Middle East Franchise Expo & Forum to be held on October 20 and 21, 2015, at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, showcasing local and international brands, is nearly sold out, according to the organisers -- the Middle East and North Africa Franchise Association (MENAFA).

With over 80 companies confirming their participation, the two-day event offers a unique platform for investors to meet franchisors in a congenial setting, in addition to specialised seminars and workshops, making it an absolute ‘must attend’ show for everyone serious about franchising.  

Omar Al-Haza’a, Vice President, MENAFA, said “The professional format of our franchise forums is proven and unique; the glowing testimonials from international and local brands and from investors are a proof that this  event delivers results by providing an ideal platform to do business. The MENAFA region is ripe for franchising and now is the right time to explore franchising opportunities across the region.”

Visitors from Australia, Europe, the United States, Asia, Levant and the MENA region will be attending and engage in one-on-one business meetings with franchise brands from over 80 companies.  Franchising experts and successful franchisors will conduct highly instructive seminars and workshops focused on inspiring SMEs to adopt the franchising model of business.

Among major brands and organisations to be featured at the 2nd Middle East Franchise Expo & Forum are the following: Boost Juice (Australia), RE/MAX (MENA), Khalifa Fund (UAE), Dubai Chamber, Dubai SME, Glee Hospitality (UAE), Indonesian Embassy (Indonesia), Sumo Sushi & Bento (UAE), SPC (Lebanon),The  Sloane Bros (UK), Linguaphone Group (UK), Diamantine (Morocco), DESITA (Italy), Emtiyaaz (UAE), Jabryz Group (UAE), Red Star Bistro (UAE), ALSA Food Group (UAE), HB Brands (KSA), Magnolia RM Investments (UAE), DreamBody Centre (Bahrain), Waffle Maker (Egypt), Felix & Norton (Canada), Just Fresh (UAE), Transworld (Kuwait), Tossed (UAE), Beskeet (UAE), Mikado (UAE), Shakes (KSA), Flame and Bake (UAE), Rice Creamery (UAE), Urban Bites (UAE), Molten Me (UAE), Coco Jalila (UAE), Kirby Water & Energy (Jordan), Cremolata (UAE), SNAX (Jordan), Yogen Fruz (UAE), Bidayaat (UAE), Bedashing Beauty Lounge (UAE), Heritage for Henna (UAE), Liwa Dates (UAE), Burger Hood (UAE), VLCC (UAE), WANASA Land (UAE), Rgag Time (UAE), Just Fresh Juice (UAE), My London Girl (UK), Spret Retail (UAE), Burger World (UAE), Sub Stop (UAE), Doner34 (UAE) and many others.

The Expo is endorsed by MENAFA Honorary Chairman, HH Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khaled Al-Saud, and supported by Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Khalifa Fund, Dubai SME, Dubai Events and the Federation of the GCC Chambers of Commerce.

Using the highly successful format of the International Franchise Association (IFA) forums, the MENAFA Expo focuses on bringing together many high net worth investors and franchisors interested in building successful international and local networks.