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.