International Franchising creates long-lasting business ties between local entrepreneurs and international companies. This conference will create more of these linkages; increasing business activity and opportunities between the Eastern Mediterranean, Eastern Europe, and the United States.  As conference organizers, we welcome your participation and look forward to seeing you in Limassol.

Global Franchising works because it combines the energy and local market knowledge of the entrepreneur with the proven experience and expertise of the franchisor.  It is a business model that utilizes the proven business system, training, brands, advertising, bulk purchasing, and support of a franchise company while allowing an entrepreneur to "be his own boss" within a territory exclusively his to exploit. The interests of both parties are aligned; franchisors only make money if their franchisees succeed.

This Conference is the first to focus on Franchising on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Cyprus at the exclusive, beach-front Amathus Hotel. Interested entrepreneurs from throughout the Eastern Mediterranean and Eastern Europe, territories still relatively new to the franchise model and where franchises are relatively under-represented, will have the opportunity to meet with leading American and other franchise companies seeking to expand their global operations. The two-day event will include internationally-known experts to speak on issues ranging from "How to Choose the Right Franchise," "Tax and Financial Considerations on Locating Your Master Franchise," and "Franchising for Woman Entrepreneurs," to "What it takes to Build A Successful Franchise," and "Financing for Franchises."  Franchisors and potential franchisees can schedule one-on-one meetings online, attend seminars and workshops, and have many networking opportunities through the Conference two-day program.