Sponsor:            International Franchise Association, Washington, DC

Site:                  Washington Convention Center, Washington DC USA

Dates:               March 30 – April 1, 2008

Industry:            Services

Fees:                Exhibits – Free; Conference – USD97.50 – USD 165.00

Size:                 44,300 nsf            Exhibitors: 334;               Attendees:  14,793

Show Description:  Features an average of 250-300 franchise exhibitors, with investments ranging from USD5,000 to USD1M+ and a wide range of product categories.  Franchising accounts for 50 % of all U.S. retail sales (just over USD1 Trillion annually). Significant markets include: Pacific Rim Countries, the Middle East Gulf States, South America, Eastern and Western Europe, China and the CIS countries.

Product Categories:  Product categories are unlimited and too numerous to list.

Technical Program:  IBP delegations receive complimentary admission to the show and some seminars and a 50% discount off in-depth conference programs.

Marketing Program:   N/A

Attendee Benefits:  N/A

International Audience Profile:  individuals or corporate investors seeking investment opportunities in business format franchising.

International Audience Profile:  Pacific Rim Countries, the Middle East Gulf States, South America, Eastern and Western Europe, China and the CIS countries.