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One on one meetings with U.S. Embassy Franchise Specialists at IFA

In partnership with the International Franchise Association , the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service is very pleased to bring you Expert Advice from Franchise Commercial Specialists at U.S. Embassy's in South Africa and Ireland.   During the IFA Convention, we are enabling U.S. Franchisors to schedule Private Meetings where you can fully discuss your International Growth Strategy and receive a Customized Market Evaluation for your brand, or concept !

IRELAND - Ireland has over 250 franshise systems operating, generating over $2.5 billion in 2006 !  .  - Finola Cunningham is a Commercial Specialist at the U.S. Commercial Center in Dublin.   For the past 2 years she has served as the Team Leader for the Commercial Service's Global Franchise Team and is one of the agencies top achievers for her assistance in export expansion for U.S. Firms.  In her years with the U.S. Commercial Service in Ireland she has advised hundreds of American business on market entry strategies. 

SOUTH AFRICA - South Africa's franchising sector has grown 48% from 2004 to 2006! Heather Byrnes is a Commercial Officer at the U.S. Commercial Center in Johannesburg, South Africa. To address the increasing demands of the South African market, she is working with the top franchise association in South Africa to identify hungry investors for U.S. franchises who would like to enter this swiftly growing franchise market. With fourteen years' experience advising clients on new market opportunities and an in-depth knowledge of the growth opportunities available in South Africa, Heather can discuss how your brand can investigate and take advantage of the unique market conditions in South Africa and the wider Southern African region.

Don't Miss Your Opportunity to Learn More About these Trends, How to Take Advantage of them, And Discuss.

  • The best opportunities in Ireland or South Africa for your franchise
  • 2007 revisions to franchise laws & regulations
  • How to be successful in the Market

If you are interested in one-on-one meetings with Finola Cunningham and/or Heather Byrnes or to discuss the U.S. Commercial Service assistance for other markets, please submit the following information below.   All meetings will be 30 minutes in length, they will be held at the IFA Convention site (Press Room - Office 6) with details to be confirmed along with your appointment time and date.

For more information contact:
Kristin Houston, Senior International Trade Specialist
Deputy Director, Global Franchising Team - U.S.Commercial Service
Tel.: 949-660-1688 ext. 314
Email: Kristin.Houston@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

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Expiration Date: 04/30/2012

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