Cagayan Valley Franchise Expo to be held in Cauayan City

Cauayan City, Isabela (May 4, 2015) – SM City Cauayan, the first SM Supermall in the region will spearhead the first Cagayan Valley Franchise Expo on May 15-16, 2015. This is to trail the upward growth and the flourishing economy of Isabela and the whole Region 2 as SM endeavors to support and contribute to this success.

This event will provide an opportunity for business seekers and those looking to grow an existing business, to gain valuable knowledge, insight and guidance. Over 30 franchisors will get the chance to meet prospective franchisees on this event. 

With the theme, “Creating Business Opportunities, within SM Supermalls and Beyond!”, the first Cagayan Valley Franchise Expo aims to provide a platform for building synergies through targeted business to business opportunities. This will also serve as a venue for successful franchisors to present their offers to many potential franchisees.

Sir Artemio Bartolome, Chairman of the Board of Association of Filipino Franchisors Inc., will be the speaker to discuss Franchising 101 on the first day of the expo. This will serve as an educational and interactive gateway for potential franchisees to understand fully franchising and how to operate a business within the mall.

As the first Franchise Expo, it is set to become one of the major exhibiting events in the Northern Philippines. Banking on the extensive network of SM’s Business Partners and the support of the local business organizations, DTI and LGU, SM is confidents that the expo will attract major brands and potential investors to come in the province and its nearby provinces. (PR)