6 reasons why you shouldn't miss Asia's Biggest Franchise Event!

Renowned international franchise leaders will gather here in SMX Convention Center, Manila on September 21-22, 2011 for Franchise Asia 2011 International Conference. Hear them share the secrets to the making of successful brands: Jollibee Foods Corporation, 7-Eleven, Krispy Kreme Doughnut, and Mang Inasal. Surely, this is one very good reason not to miss FRANCHISE ASIA 2011!

Mr. Tony Tan Caktiong, Chairman & CEO of Jollibee Foods Corporation, a visionary, World Entrepreneur of the year 2004 by the Ernst and Young and included in Forbes Asia 2011 list of Philippines’ Top 40 Richest Filipinos will share how Jollibee Foods Corporation was able to come up and realize Visions after Visions that served as gateway for them across the globe.

Mr. Chris Tanco, Senior Vice President and Head of International for 7-Eleven Inc., currently leads 7-Eleven’s Global Team and oversees international licensing and global expansion will be revealing the secrets of the world's largest convenience retailer which led them to almost every corner of every city in the world.

On the other hand, Mr. Edgar "Injap" Sia II, the Founder and Vice Chair of the phenomenal Mang Inasal, one of the fastest rising food companies in the Philippines, which also has become the modern icon of the Ilonggo culinary culture will share their plans and next moves as they head to the next chapter in their success.

And finally, Mr. Jeff Welch, currently the Senior Vice President and President for International of Krispy Kreme Doughnut, with his long experience in global franchising will be presenting how a simple product, the Krispy Kreme Doughnut, has captured the heart of Asia-Pacific market, making it the doughnut of choice for every Filipino!

Exciting? There are more! Visit www.FranchiseAsia2011.com.ph for more information.

Asia's Biggest Franchising Event is in Manila! Be part of it!

After a decade, Asia’s biggest franchising event is back in Manila! FRANCHISE ASIA 2011 is an honor realized after the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) won the bid to host the annual international franchise twin meetings of the World Franchise Council (WFC) and the Asia Pacific Franchise Confederation (APFC) in Manila to be held on 19-25 September 2011. This 4-in-1 event will highlight the following activities:

• the twin meetings of the World Franchise Council (WFC) and the Asia Pacific Franchise Confederation (APFC), which gather franchising leaders from 43 countries (September 19-22);
• the International Franchise Conference (Franchise Asia 2011 Conference), which will feature high-caliber speakers and experts who will present franchising updates and opportunities across the globe, and Concurrent Breakout Sessions, which will present a variety of relevant and stimulating franchise tracks for new and emerging franchises; established franchises and mature franchise (September 22-23);
• the International Franchise Expo (Franchise Asia 2011 Expo), a one-stop shop for the best business opportunities ranging from established and successful brands to new and promising franchise concepts – in food, retail and service – both homegrown and international (September 23-25);
• Franchise Seminars for aspiring entrepreneurs on the hunt for a franchise investment and for business owners who want to franchise their business (September 23-25)

With its theme “Asia to the World ● The World to Asia”, FRANCHISE ASIA 2011 aims to provide the platform to showcase to the world the best Philippine franchise brands & concepts as well as provide a gateway for international brands to enter the 650 million ASEAN market, thus strengthen the Philippines’ position as the “Franchise Hub of Asia”.

Be part of this once in a decade international franchise event here in Manila!

Visit to www.FranchiseAsia2011.com.ph now!

International Franchise Association Chairman Jack Earle joins Franchise Asia 2011

Jack Earle, Chairman of the International Franchise Association is set to come to Manila, Philippine on September for the biggest 4-1 franchising event, the Franchise Asia 2011.

He heads Earle Enterprises, LP and is a franchisee of McDonald’s restaurants in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. He joined the system in 1983 and has served in a variety of leadership positions during his franchising career, which spans more than two decades. Earle served as chairman of IFA’s Franchisee Forum.

Currently he chairs the National Restaurant Building and Equipment Standards Team and is a board member of the McDonald’s Political Action Committee. Additionally, Earle is an Executive Committee member of the company’s Regional Leadership Council for the Philadelphia Region. In past years, he served as secretary-treasurer, partners brands chairman for the National Leadership Council, as well as vice president of the region’s advertising cooperative.

Earle has also been treasurer and member of the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House board of directors. Prior to joining McDonald’s, he was vice president, national lending division head of Fidelity Bank in Philadelphia.

Meet the international who’s who in franchising and be part of the biggest 4-1 franchising event, the Franchise Asia 2011. Register now at www.franchiseasia2011.com.ph