Overseas Franchise Expo 2018

Overseas Franchise Expo 2018
the Business-Matching Exhibition & Conference event
connecting local entrepreneurs with global opportunities

The first Overseas Franchise Expo 2018 was held at the J.W. Marriott Marquis on the 25^th and 26^th of April. This two-day Exhibition and Conference successfully brought together industry professionals from Hospitality, F&B, Architecture, Design, IT, Marketing, Events, Government Relations and Health and Beauty.

The Overseas Franchise Expo 2018 provided a business-matching platform for companies wishing to grow globally through networking with potential investors, business partners, distributors and agents, as well as an opportunity to meet industry experts within their field.

The Overseas Franchise Expo 2018 hosted approximately 80 local and international brands as well as entrepreneurs and potential investors under one roof, providing an opportunity for like-minded business people to connect. A two-day conference ran throughout the Expo, featuring well established industry leaders, both regionally and internationally. The conference shared key learnings on various business ventures, and new trends, while also providing a platform for investors and entrepreneurs to network and build alliances. It featured several speakers covering 17 subjects over the 2-day event.

Mohammed Jassim Babaaish,
Chairman of Overseas LLC, said

“Our Objective is to build a business-matching platform that enables communities of passionate creators to find innovative ways to expand their business interests profitably.”

EXHIBITORS INCLUDED
Ajman Chamber	House of Chocolate
Al Asrar	Hygiene and You [Soch]
Al Madani Group [Charleys]	IDI Infra Pvt Ltd [Fab Interio]
Alif Global LLC	Into Franchise
Amdie	Jawed Habib
Architect Mhd Assaf	Keno
Azizi Properties	Le Soie
B-Connection Sap	MJ-Properties
Bedashing	Moshi Momo
Bloomin’ Brands International (Abbracio + Bonefish-Grill + Flemings + Mexcia + Outback)	Nectarome
Broccoli Pizza & Pasta	Noon Kebab
Crave	Oath
Daddy’s Hospitality Pvt Ltd [34 Chowringhee Lane]	Prime Business Solutions [SPUR, Gears]
Desita	Restaurant Secrets
Eco Print	Stuffed Burger
Firefly Burgers	Sushina
FranGlobal	Truck-A-Licious
Freez	Unicity
Go Get Franchise Expo	Wolf & Friends
Gossip Café	WTC Services India
Gossip Café & Desserts	Yusuf Al-Harbi

NOTABLE CONFERENCE SPEAKERS INCLUDED
Mr. Mohammed Al Madani	Chairman of Al Madani Group
Mr. Mohamed Janahi	Exec. Dir. of Business & Investment – Ajman Chamber
Coach Kardan	CEO of Step Up International
Ms. Venus Barak	CEO of FranGlobal India
Mr. Norman Cescut	Founder & CEO of Desita Srl Italy
Ms. Mona Tavassoli	Founder & Director of Mompreneurs M.E.
Dr. Mac McClelland	President & CEO of Center House Ltd.
Mr. Jawed Habib	Founder & CEO of Jawed Habib Hair & Beauty Ltd. India
Ms. Khair Ull Nissa Sheikh	Executive Director of World Trade Centre Services India
Mr. Ralph Homer	CEO & Co-Founder of Restaurant Secrets Inc.
Ms. Anne Jafery	President of The American Business Council
Mr. David Tobias	Founder & CEO of Acumen Advertising Agency
Mr. Samir Abdulhadi	Founder & CEO of SamTech
Mr. Neil Wood	Managing Partner of 8Point Advisory
Mr. Barry Connellan	Managing Director of Franchise Development Solutions International