Franchising & Trade from October 20 to 23

Franchising & Trade is more international than ever before. The trade fair held at Fieramilano from October 20 to 23 will host the top franchising brands: everything from bookstores and cafés to services, travel and tourism, beauty centers and children’s clothing. Here, then, is a short list of companies that will be appearing in Milan (a complete updated list can be found at the http://franchising.expocts.it website): Autogrill (catering), Aiazzone Mobili (home furniture), Balloide-Photo (aerial photography), Bata (footwear), Magnolia (children’s apparel), American Consulate (public services), CTS Travel Network (travel and tourism), Eni Divisione Gas & Power - Rete in Franchising Assistenza Italgas Più (home maintenance, services for private and corporate clients), Frigerio Viaggi Network (travel and tourism), Giallo Sistemi (awnings), Guisso Haute Couture – Sarafia (women’s apparel), Last Minute Tour (travel and tourism), Lavazza Coffee Shops (café), Mail Boxes Etc. (services for private and corporate clients), Mondatori Franchising (bookstores and newsstands), Poste Italiane (express mail service, shipping, databanks), Preca Brummel (children’s apparel), Kipoint (internet point – express courier), Rai Trade (media/TV), OBJ (men’s apparel), Cokaclub Beautyland (beauty centers and tanning salons). Top brands will be joined by medium and small brands, for a total of 360 exhibitors presenting their products in an exhibition space of 10,000 square meters, which has grown compared to the last excellent edition in 2005.
“Such success and high expectations met by exhibitors can be explained by observing the Italian franchising market which, with 46,500 points of sale, is the largest in Europe.