Omaxe brings you 'FranchiseIndia 2003 1st International Franchise Conference and Franchise Awards

Franchise India Holdings Ltd., publisher of The Franchising World, organized the 1st International Franchise Conference and Franchise Awards "FranchiseIndia 2003" with the theme "ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT" on 18th and 19th October 2003. The Omaxe sponsored 'Franchise Awards03 - Retail Brand of the Year Award went to Mr. Vikram Bakshi of MacDonald. The award was presented by Mr. Rohtas Goel, CMD, Omaxe. Omaxe Construction Ltd., barons of the realty business made possible Indias first

Omaxe Construction Ltd., barons of the realty business made possible Indias first International conference and awards summit on Franchising in India to discuss opportunities and challenges facing Indian franchise industry.

Franchise India Holdings Ltd., publisher of The Franchising World, India's

first business opportunity magazine recently organized the 1st International

Franchise Conference and Franchise Awards "FranchiseIndia 2003" with the

theme "ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT" on 18th and 19th October 2003. The Omaxe sponsored 'Franchise Awards03 is franchisings most valuable awards show which will for the first time recognize excellence in performance in franchising. The Omaxe Retail Brand of the Year Award went to Mr. Vikram Bakshi of MacDonald. The award was presented by Mr. Rohtas Goel, CMD, Omaxe.

International and Indian leaders and key business experts of the likes of Mr. John B Foreman, MD, Foreman & Company, New Zealand, consultant on retail and real estate; Mr. Tony White, MD White Connections, Australia, Consultant in areas of franchising, retail, real estate, property investment, environmental technology and financial services, Mr. P.N. Dhoot, President Videocon; Mr. Pramod Khera, CEO&MD, Aptech Ltd.; Mr. Vikram Bakshi, MD McDonalds India participated in this seminar

Indian franchising industry-some facts

•    India is the 2nd largest franchise market in the world

•    25-30% growth rate

•    85% success rate of franchised businesses

•    1800 franchised corporations