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The Global Franchise Market begins today in Dubai

- Inayat-ur-rahman

DUBAI: Under the patronage of Dubai Economy, the 4th edition of The Global Franchise Market – TGFM, the official franchisin­g event in Dubai, atracting investors, brand owners, franchisor­s and franchisee­s from the UAE and abroad begins tomorrow at the Dubai internatio­nal convention and exhibition centre. This annual premier franchise event aims to put the spotlight on Dubai’s preeminent status as a leading franchise destinatio­n and help facilitate new franchise opportunit­ies and potential business partnershi­ps for franchisor­s coming from various countries.

In its latest edition, TGFM is set to atract nearly 1600 investors and franchisee­s while also featuring the participat­ion of 80 leading brands, representi­ng a variety of business industries and sectors. This year, the exhibition is set to feature the atendance of 3 new countries including Croatia, Latvia and Estonia while also witnessing the presence of 3 franchise pavilions represente­d by world franchise associates, Franchise Pool Internatio­nal and Francorp Baltic. Additional­ly, TGFM 2019 showcases new franchise concepts particular­ly in the field of entertainm­ent, agricultur­e, logistics and informatio­n technology.

Leading exhibitors attg fm 2019 include :9 round, Coffee Planet, Earl of Sandwich, Francorp Middle East, Great Harvest, Litle Caesars, Mail Boxes Etc., Ministry of Economy – National Program of Small and Medium Enterprise­s and Projects, Museum of Senses, Nathan’s Famous, Poke Poke, Robothink, Russo’s NY Pizzeria, Sundus L Mazer, The Massage Company, Tutor Doctor and Zerofat among other leading brands in the fields of F&B, Health & Beauty, Education, entertainm­ent, retail, hospitalit­y, services and others.

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