New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Over 250 Indian and global brands will likely participate in Franchise India-2008, a two-day international event on franchise, retail and licensing industry beginning here Saturday, organisers said. Organised by Franchise India Holdings (FIH), a franchising consulting service provider, the event will offer a comprehensive business-to-business platform for the franchise, retail and licensing Industry to facilitate meetings, interactions and business deliberations.

“Franchise India-2008 will help in the metamorphosis of ideas into opportunities and vision into successful business ventures in the coming year, as franchising will pave the path for self employment and business ownership during the current slowdown,” said FIH president Gaurav Marya.

Famous brands like Jeep, Figaro’s pizza, Charlotte, Noir, Tasty Thai, Dulce Cafe, Kaldi, Ricky’s Candy, Cones & Chaos, High & Mighty, Kim pretty, Le future, Arabian Oud will participate in the event.