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BizLink Exhibition Services Pte Ltd
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Email: flasia@bizlink.com.sg
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Show Name Franchising & Licensing Asia (FLAsia) 2012 
The International Event for Entrepreneurship, Business Opportunities & Intellectual Property Rights in Asia.

Date 1 - 3 November 2012 (Thu to Sat)
Time 1 - 2 November (Thu - Fri): 10.30am - 6.30pm
3 November  (Sat): 10.30am - 5.30pm
Venue Marina Bay Sands
10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956

Admission Policy Open to Business / Trade Visitors, and Individuals Seeking Business and Investment Opportunities. Free admission by Online Pre-registration or Onsite Registration. Minors below the age of 16 will not be permitted entry.

Attire All visitors must be in proper attire. No shorts and slippers are allowed.

Visitor Profile
  • Potential Franchisees / Master Franchisees / Licensees / Licensing Agents
  • Entrepreneurs seeking franchising and new Business opportunities
  • Individuals pursuing strategic partnerships
  • Manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers looking for licenses to enhance their products
  • Investors, Venture Capitalists and Business Developers
  • Business owners looking for Franchising and licensing information
  • Chain store operators seeking alternative distribution and reorganisation methods
  • Anyone from the franchising & licensing industries
  • Anyone else who wishes to find out what franchising and Licensing is all about

  • Exhibit Profile Franchise Product & Service Categories
  • Accounting / Tax Services
  • Adult Education
  • Apparels / Shoes & Bags
  • Associations
  • Bakery / Confectioneries / Snacks / Specialty Food
  • Beauty / Spa
  • Beverages / Ice Cream/ Yogurt
  • Business Coaching & Training
  • Childcare / Child Development
  • Computers / Electronic Products
  • Consultancy Services
  • Convenience Stores
  • Entertainment & Games
  • Fast Food / Restaurants
  • Franchise Suppliers / Retail Equipment & Technology
  • Gifts / Stationery
  • Health & Fitness
  • Home Furnishings / Furniture
  • Homewares / Storage Products
  • Internet / Online Services
  • Jewellery / Fashion Accessories
  • Laundry Services
  • Legal Services
  • Printing Services / Printer Consumables
  • Land Banking / Real Estate / Shopping Malls
  • Senior Care Services
  • Sign Products & Services
  • Etc.

  • License Property and Service Categories
  • Business Marketing Services
  • Character
  • Consultancy Services
  • Education
  • Fashion / Design / Retail
  • Legal Services
  • Printing
  • Trademark & Brand
  • Etc.


  • Presented By Franchising & Licensing Association Singapore

    Franchising & Licensing Association Singapore

    Franchising & Licensing Association Singapore started as Singapore's national franchise body. It was one of the founding members of the World Franchise Council.

    With members' common objective of business growth and expansion through franchising and licensing formats, Franchising & Licensing Association Singapore seeks to continually promote the platforms of entrepreneurship and internationalism in the industry.

    Organised By BizLink Exhibition Services Pte Ltd

    BizLink Exhibition Services Pte Ltd

    BizLink Exhibition Services is a professional exhibition & conference organiser that leverages on a synergistic 3-pronged approach - exhibition / event, publication and internet for the benefits of the various industries that it serves.

    Powered by a team with combined industry experience of more than 30 years, we are a forward-thinking and client-oriented organization that thrives on a culture of service excellence.

    BizLink Exhibition Services is a member of "Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organiser & Suppliers" and various trade associations.
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    <![CDATA[General Information - 2011]]> Show Name Franchising & Licensing Asia (FLAsia) 2011 
    The International Event for Entrepreneurship, Business Opportunities & Intellectual Property Rights in Asia.

    Date 8 - 10 September 2011 (Thu to Sat) 
    Time 8 - 9 September (Thu - Fri): 10.30am - 6.30pm 
    10 September (Sat): 10.30am - 5.30pm Venue Marina Bay Sands
    10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956 

    Admission Policy Open to Business / Trade Visitors, and Individuals Seeking Business and InvestmentOpportunities. Free admission by Online Pre-Registration or Onsite Registration. Minors below the age of 16 will not be permitted entry.

    Attire All visitors must be in proper attire. No shorts and slippers are allowed.

    Visitor Profile
  • Potential Franchisees / Master Franchisees / Licensees / Licensing Agents
  • Entrepreneurs seeking franchising and new Business opportunities
  • Individuals pursuing strategic partnerships
  • Manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers looking for licenses to enhance their products
  • Investors, Venture Capitalists and Business Developers
  • Business owners looking for Franchising and licensing information
  • Chain store operators seeking alternative distribution and reorganisation methods
  • Anyone from the franchising & licensing industries
  • Anyone else who wishes to find out what franchising and Licensing is all about.

  • Exhibit Profile Franchise Product & Service Categories
  • Accounting / Tax Services
  • Adult Education
  • Apparels / Shoes & Bags
  • Associations
  • Bakery / Confectioneries / Snacks / Specialty Food
  • Beauty / Spa
  • Beverages / Ice Cream/ Yogurt
  • Business Coaching & Training
  • Childcare / Child Development
  • Computers / Electronic Products
  • Consultancy Services
  • Convenience Stores
  • Entertainment & Games
  • Fast Food / Restaurants
  • Franchise Suppliers / Retail Equipment & Technology
  • Gifts / Stationery
  • Health & Fitness
  • Home Furnishings / Furniture
  • Homewares / Storage Products
  • Internet / Online Services
  • Jewellery / Fashion Accessories
  • Laundry Services
  • Legal Services
  • Printing Services / Printer Consumables
  • Land Banking / Real Estate / Shopping Malls
  • Senior Care Services
  • Sign Products & Services
  • Etc

  • License Property and Service Categories
  • Business Marketing Services
  • Character
  • Consultancy Services
  • Education
  • Fashion / Design / Retail
  • Legal Services
  • Printing
  • Trademark & Brand
  • Etc


  • Presented By Franchising & Licensing Association Singapore

    Franchising & Licensing Association Singapore

    Franchising & Licensing Association Singapore started as Singapore's national franchise body. It was one of the founding members of the World Franchise Council.

    With members' common objective of business growth and expansion through franchising and licensing formats, Franchising & Licensing Association Singapore seeks to continually promote the platforms of entrepreneurship and internationalism in the industry.

    Organised By BizLink Exhibition Services Pte Ltd

    BizLink Exhibition Services Pte Ltd

    BizLink Exhibition Services is a Professional Exhibition & Conference Organizer that leverages on a synergistic 3-pronged approach - exhibition / event, publication and internet for the benefits of the various industries that it serves.

    Powered by a team with combined industry experience of more than 30 years, we are a forward-thinking and client-oriented organization that thrives on a culture of service excellence. 

    BizLink Exhibition Services is a member of "Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organizer & Suppliers" and various trade associations.
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    <![CDATA[home-2012]]> Franchising & Licensing Asia (FLAsia) has become renowned for being the most international trade event for franchising and licensing in Asia with its proven track records.

    The past few years have seen fruitful discussions conducted at the show being turned into flourishing business ventures. Despite the economic slowdown, the last show saw a record of over 9,300 attendees from Asia and beyond seeking to explore and negotiate various franchising and licensing deals.

    As the economy picks up, FLAsia 2012 presents you with a prime opportunity to expand business horizons into Asia and position yourself as a key market leader. You can promote your brands, introduce fresh business concepts, and discover business opportunities with potential franchisees, licensees and investors all within 3 days; this could be more than what you would garner in a year!

    The yields from exhibiting are boundless; seize this chance today to turn the unlimited business opportunities that await into successful business ventures this 1 - 3 November 2012!

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    <![CDATA[Home]]> Franchising & Licensing Asia (FLAsia) has become renowned for being the most international trade event for franchising and licensing in Asia with its proven track records.

    The past few years have seen fruitful discussions conducted at the show being turned into flourishing business ventures. The event was a success with a turnout of over 8,000 attendees from 30 countries / region with over 180 participating brands.

    As the economy picks up, FLAsia 2012 presents you with a prime opportunity to expand business horizons into Asia and position yourself as a key market leader. You can promote your brands, introduce fresh business concepts, and discover business opportunities with potential franchisees, licensees and investors all within three-days; this could be more than what you would garner in a year!

    The yields from exhibiting are boundless; seize this chance today to turn the unlimited business opportunities that await into successful business ventures this 1 - 3 November 2012!

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    <![CDATA[International Conference Overview-FLAsia2011]]> International Conference & Workshop Cost:
    Click here to download the FLAsia International Conference & Workshop Brochure and Registration Form.

    FLA member / Group of 4 and above / Students (Conference: S$480; Workshop: S$250)
    Early Bird ends August 26, 2011.

    Note: Prices are subject to 7% GST for Singapore delegates. Conference registration fee includes course materials, two tea breaks and one luncheon and one ticket to the FLA Awards Networking Gala Dinner. For additional tickets please email to bizlinkmktg@sph.com.sg.

    International Conference Programme
    9 September 2011, Friday

    8.30am - 9.00am

    Registration

    9.00am - 9.15am
    Welcome Address
    Dr. T. Chandroo
    Chairman
    Franchising & Licensing Association (FLA) Singapore

    9.15am - 10.15am
    Keynote Address:
    I Got it Right: Disney's Approach to Leadership Excellence

    Speaker:
    Rob Morton, PMC
    Business Programs, Consultant
    Disney Institute
    (Find out more here)

    Successful leaders provide a clear vision, create a structure for executing work, and engage people. Through the "Disney Approach," we invite you to:
    • Reflect on the "story" you are telling as a leader.
    • Identify tips to effectively communicate your vision and inspire others.
    • Examine the strategies Disney leaders employ to keep their teams engaged in their work.
    • Explore behaviors that will assist you in creating your legacy as a leader.

    10.15am - 11.00am
    Conflict:
    Essential For Healthy Franchise Relationships And Enhanced Performance

    Speaker:
    Lorelle Frazer
    Director, Asia-Pacific Centre for Franchising Excellence
    Dean, Griffith University, Australia
    (Find out more here)

    A certain level of conflict is inevitable in franchise systems and in fact can be healthy. Hear about the sources of conflict in franchise systems based on extensive empirical research. Also hear case studies of how franchise systems have turned conflict from "foe" to "friend" by addressing the key pressure points and finding win-win scenarios.

    11.00am - 11.15am 
    Refreshment Break

    11.15am - 12.00pm
    Safeguarding Your Franchise Business 

    Speaker:
    Vicki Heng 
    Partner
    Ravindran Associates
    (Find out more here)
    1. Types of IP (trade marks, copyright,patents, designs, trade secrets)
    2. IP Audit
    3. Due diligence
    4. Registration of IP
    5. Protecting the unregistrable forms of IP


    12.00pm - 12.30pm
    Discussion I: Question & Answer
    Moderator:
    Albert Kong
    CEO, Asiawide Franchise Consultants

    Panelists: Rob Morton, Lorelle Frazer, Vicki Heng

    12.30pm - 2.00pm
    Lunch

    2.00pm - 2.45pm
    Finding the Right Media Mix For Your Brand

    Speaker:
    Kuah Sok Khim

    Marketing Director, Strategic Marketing
    Singapore Press Holdings
    (Find out more here)

    Learn more about Singapore’s media scene, the pros and cons of the various media platforms and find out how you can execute a multi-media campaign to promote your business.

    2.45pm - 3.30pm
    Retire at the Top of Your Game!

    Speaker:
    Michael Sherlock
    Ex MD and Co-Founder
    Brumby’s (Australia)
    Co-author, Jumpshift!
    (Find out more here)

    “If you fail to plan you plan to fail” Outline of 8 Step Strategic Business Plan
    1. Planning
    2. Research
    3. Strategy
    4. Structure
    5. People
    6. Systems
    7. Customers
    8. Results

    3.30pm - 3.45pm
    Refreshment Break

    3.45pm - 4.30pm
    Growing Beyond Boundaries

    Speaker:
    Bobby Ong
    Managing Director
    Autosaver
    (Find out more here)

    Learn more of how a home-grown and relatively low-profile car service and repair business expanded their franchise abroad

    4.30pm - 5.00pm
    Discussion II: Question & Answer
    Moderator:
    Winston Chan
    COO, FT Consulting

    Panelists: Kuah Sok Khim, Michael Sherlock, Bobby Ong

    Click here to download the FLAsia International Conference & Workshop Brochure and Registration Form.  
     
     
    Workshop Programme
    10 September 2011, Saturday

    8.30am - 9.00am

    Registration

    9.00am - 9.30am
    Understanding Franchisor-Franchisee Relationship

    9.30am - 10.15am
    Determining Suitability for being in Business and Being in Franchise

    10.15am - 10.30am
    Tea Break

    10.30am - 12.00pm
    8-Step Process for Evaluating a Franchise

    Speaker: 
    Harish Babla, CFE 
    Managing Director
    Franchise Mind Corporation
    (Find out more here)

    Choosing The Right Franchise For Me
    If you are searching for a franchise, you owe it to yourself to attend this learning event to learn how to choose the right franchise for you.

    Learning Event Premise
    The desire to own a business is indeed noble. With thousands of concepts both local and abroad, the choice becomes confusing and overwhelming. Many questions and doubts run through the mind:
    • How do I know if I am suited for business?
    • How do I know if I am selecting a good business?
    • How, How, How…
    Benefits to attending
    • Understanding franchising, the franchisor-franchisee relationship, the benefits of franchising and your role and responsibilities in a franchise.
    • You will be provided an eight-step framework on choosing the right franchise for you that includes: Answering the question ‘Why am I going into business?’ Conducting a self-evaluation, building a franchise profile, selecting franchisees for evaluation, learning how to evaluate a franchise, qualifying for a franchise and how to operate successfully in a franchise.
    • A detailed handout will be provided.

    Click here to download the FLAsia International Conference & Workshop Brochure and Registration Form. ]]>
    <![CDATA[Educational Talks-sept2011]]> Educational Talks: Be empowered with knowledge as exhibitors share useful pointers on franchising and doing business.
    30 minutes per session

    * Held at the On-Floor Seminar Room located at the back of the exhibition hall
    * No RSVP is required
    * Seats are on first-come-first-served basis

    EDUCATIONAL TALKS SCHEDULE

    Time Franchise / Brand / Property / Company Name Category Country of Origin Topic
    8 SEPTEMBER 2011, Thursday
    1.30pm - 2.00pm Purpleclick Media Internet / Online Services  Singapore Topic:
    Letting Your Customers Find You On Google, Yahoo! And Baidu


    9 SEPTEMBER 2011, Friday
    1.30pm - 2.00pm People Impact Consulting (Asia) Limited Children Education / Childcare / Enrichment Centres Hong Kong Topic:
    Franchising offers alternatives to IPOs

    Franchising is one of the alternative fund raisings for developing particular territories at relatively low risk of entry strategy, especially from franchisor's perspectives. Once achieving critical mass and reaching requirements of IPOs, however, most franchisees may not be shared with any financial returns by leveraging on IPOs of franchisor due to structural issue on difference entities. We would like to share how to identify and secure really potential franchise business strategically.
    2.30pm - 3.00pm Sign*A*Rama Sign Products & Services U.S.A. Topic:
    Transformation Of A Corporate Executive To An Entrepreneur
    After 22 years being a successful executive in the corporate world, starting from computer engineer to a managing director of Microsoft, he ventured into the "less certain" world of entrepreneurship. Is it the excitement or the romance of a better life? What motivated him? This story of Alex Butt (Wai Choon) that might help you if you are deciding to quit your safe job to be an entrepreneur.
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    <![CDATA[Hot-match-sept2011]]> Hot-Match are sessions where exhibitors present their franchising models / brands / licensing properties
    with interest-specified visitors. 

    20 minutes per session (max 30 minutes)

    * Held at the On-Floor Seminar Room located at the back of the exhibition hall
    * No RSVP is required
    * Seats are on first-come-first-served basis

    HOT-MATCH SCHEDULE

    Time Franchise / Brand / Property / Company Name Category Country of Origin Topic
    8 SEPTEMBER 2011, Thursday
    2.00pm - 2.30pm Sweet Chills (ASIA) Food & Beverages  U.S.A. Sweet Chills (ASIA) is an affiliate of Sweet Chills USA, a distributor of yogurt and other products in the USA for the past 20 years. Clients include major franchises like Starbucks and institutions like Harvard University. Sweet Chills is a self-serve concept from the happiest cows in California with the finest ingredients to give you the best yogurt on the planet. Our community creates their own perfect yogurt from our flavors and their favorite toppings.
    2.30pm - 3.00pm Kkongdon Story Food & Beverages South Korea A restaurant, stylish interiors, can be the best place to young customers who can BBQ with any kinds of meet including beef and pork. Customers who come to this restaurant are followed and recommended: ranges from twenties to thirties, female, and most importantly who can enjoy this restaurant!
    3.00pm - 3.30pm EmbroidMe Embroidery U.S.A. EmbroidMe is the world's largest promotional and branding franchise with more than 400 locations in 16 countries. We are experts in making customized apparel such as uniforms that need embroidery or printing to enable business, team or organization stand out of the crowd. All EmbroidMe stores worldwide offer an array of professional services with world-class craftsmanship and excellent customers service. It has become the brand name people trust for quality embroidery and customized promotional product.
    3.30pm - 4.00pm People Impact International Inc Children Education / Childcare / Enrichment Centres Hong Kong We, People Impact, are an international edutainment company, focusing on brain intelligence research to carry out a range of power brands for ages 0 – 18 years old. Our philosophy is to strive for excellence on developing our centre and online training programs on a win-win franchise system strategically. We have received various international awards and acknowledgements for recognition of our quality products, including "Celebrating Learning Active Research–2007, published by Ministry of Education, Singapore".
    4.00pm - 4.30pm Sign*A*Rama Sign Products & Services U.S.A Looking for a business to own?  Want to take control of your life?  Who says that when you are a business person you cannot have a work-life balance? Looking for a 9-5 job, Monday-Friday and still  being your own boss? Sign*A*Rama is a looking for franchisee in Singapore and Malaysia. We are the largest full service sign franchise company in the world, 25 yrs experience, over 900 stores worldwide.
    9 SEPTEMBER 2011, Friday
    11.30am - 12.00pm Hailam Kopitiam Food & Beverages Malaysia Hailam Kopitiam was started in Malaysia in 2006 and has since grown into a chain network with more than 30 outlets nationwide. It has also ventured into the Singapore market with the appointment of a master licensee with the 1st outlet scheduled to be opened sometime end August 2011.
    1.00pm - 1.30pm Vivafit Health & Fitness Portugal Vivafit is a market-leading women’s gym from Europe who has led over 40,000 women to lose weight and aims to help Singaporean women get fit and develop healthy habits.

    Vivafit offers a fun and fast way to get fit and lose weight with a 30-minute circuit made up of 20 stations combining hydraulic machines and recovery platforms designed to deliver a total body workout.

    Vivafit also offers customized 35-minute Les Mills exercise classes. 
    2.00pm - 2.30pm Sunrider Health & Fitness Singapore Sunrider’s successful franchise system is backed by hundreds of millions of dollars invested in operations, management, products, and service. We provide owners with the support, training, and brand-name products needed to succeed in a competitive marketplace. Our system can help anyone own a world-class business and achieve financial freedom. The combination of low investment costs, high quality products and generous profits attracts entrepreneurs seeking a stable, long-term business by owning their own Sunrider® retail stores.
    3.00pm - 3.30pm Printonline Printing / Photocopying Services / Printer Consumables Singapore The demand for printed goods is everywhere. Print business are still very valuable. In order for you to run a print business, you may need huge investments in machinery, infrastructure and operations setup. We have specifically designed a Dealership Program to help you benefit from these opportunities. Now, you are own your printing business at ZERO cost! Find out more at www.printonline.com.sg.
    3.30pm - 4.00pm Muzz Buzz Food & Beverages Australia Muzz Buzz is a very successful and growing franchise in Australia. Muzz Buzz are launching internationally in various countries and looking for people interested being a part of this successful franchise. Muzz Buzz business is about coffee, that is quick convenient.
    4.00pm - 4.30pm Yogurt Place  Food & Beverages Singapore The only fresh Yogurt retailler in Singapore! Join us to find out more about our franchise schemes and how we can help you accumulate health and wealth!
    10 SEPTEMBER 2011, Saturday
    1.00pm - 1.30pm Penthouse Apparels / Shoes & Bags U.S.A. Penthouse is embarking into fashion and the license is available in Asia for the first time. A brand synonymous to Exclusivity and Glamourous membership. The brand definitely surrounds itself with buzz, excitement and premium following. Penthouse fashion will be first in Asia and visit us at booth G29 for more licensing concepts and ideas to grow this glamourous brand in Asia.
    1.30pm - 2.00pm Fig & Olive Cafe
    Pte Ltd
    Food & Beverages Singapore Fig & Olive has an excellent position in the food and beverage indusy wih it's appealing concepts.A Taste Of Mediterranean, since 2001 Fig & Olive has built up a reputation as a purveyor of fine quality cafe & bistro products. "We have a great franchise program, and if you are interested in serving Fig & Olive's outstanding food in your area, we would like to talk to you." Chef Figo.
    2.00pm - 2.30pm Shane English School  Children Education / Childcare / Enrichment Centres U.K. The brand “Shane English School” has been established for over 30 years, with 100 schools across Asia and Europe. Success in running English Pre-Schools and General English Schools is based on the key tenants of quality native speaker teachers and quality teaching systems. The Saxoncourt Group provides the essential educational support services needed to run these franchises, from recruitment and training through to publishing.
    2.30pm - 3.00pm BBQ CHICKEN Food & Beverages Korea Originated from Korea in 1995, BBQ Chicken has over 4,000 outlets in 55 countries around the world and proudly declare the No.1 Chicken brand in Korea.

    BBQ Chicken provides customers a tasty yet healthy meal and the first in the world to use only 100% Olive Oil to fry chicken.

    The key to our success is the belief of putting our franchisees and customers first. Out philosophy is to build a lasting win-win strategy.
    3.00pm - 3.30pm Mathnasium Children Education / Childcare / Enrichment Centres U.S.A. Mathnasium is a specialized Maths learning programme with proven results globally over the past 30 years - employing diagnostics, scientific techniques, guided practice, manipulatives and games to build Number Sense and with it a life-long love for Mathematics. Small class sizes enable their specialist trained instructors to give individual attention to each child. Fully compatible with MOE guidelines, the knowledge of heuristics
    3.30pm - 4.00pm Executives Online HR Recruitment U.K. Executives Online is an Executive Recruitment company that harnesses the Internet to accelerate the search process. This delivers exactly the right candidates quickly, for interim or permanent executive roles, in order to redress loss of competence and protect competitive advantage. What makes us different is our award-winning online talent acquisition engine which can be deployed instantly, worldwide, saving you time and money. Our vision is to transform executive recruitment.
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    <![CDATA[Korea Pavilion]]> KFA is proud to present the following
    Korean brands at FLAsia 2011. Come join us!
    Boss Barbq Chicken
     
    Boss Barbq Chicken is a specialised company from Korea that produces barbeque chicken with an essential charcoal taste. Besides having the finest taste, it also provides consumers a healthier choice of oil free barbeque chicken.

    Since the establishment of Boss Barbq Chicken in 1997, it has expanded its franchise business to China in 2004 and to date; it has 13 operating stores.

    In additional to its expansion overseas, it will soon develop chicken jerky using advanced fermentation technology to cater to the demand of its specialty chicken.
    CaffeBene
     
    CaffeBene offers affordable prices for gelato, waffles, coffee, smoothies, and a combination of fruit-waffle-gelato in a comfortable “bookcafe” atmosphere.

    The Seoul-based coffee franchiser started in April 2008 and there are now 650 outlets around the country. That means a new CaffeBene has opened every two days or so for the last three years.

    With its successful franchise business, it will soon open a store in Times Square, New York and conclude a master franchise Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Philippines and Vietnam.
    KKong Don
     
    A restaurant, stylish interiors, can be the best place for young customers to BBQ different kinds of meat which includes beef and pork. Customers who visit this restaurant are either loyal followers or recommended. Target audience are majority female ranging from twenties to thirties and most importantly, who can enjoy themselves while dinning at this restaurant!
    Lotteria
     
    Lotteria is the leading fast food restaurant in Korea, dedicated to creating a new dietary life for the people with its 30 years know-how and customer-oriented philosophy. Currently it has its branches in Vietnam, China and Indonesia soon, but still committed to challenging the status quo by proceeding to other Asian countries, for its vision – Asia Top 3 in 2018.
       
     
    Pre-register your visit at FLAsia 2011 and
    Check out the Korean Pavilion!
    REGISTER NOW!

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    <![CDATA[Speakers]]>
    Harish Babla, CFE
    Managing Director
    Franchise Mind Corporation
     
    A successful entrepreneur, a business visionary, an inspiring franchise leader, a growth strategist who has honed his franchise skills in various capacities since 1983.

    For over seven years he reigned as the largest franchisee world-wide for a 1200+ unit global print franchise and twice was selected as "Franchisee of the Year". He has run a successful Master License for the western United States for a diversified retail print imaging company.

    As Managing Director of Copy Club® a US$50 million division of a multi-brand global franchise company, Harish was responsible for huge sales growth and profitability of franchise units.

    Harish has founded Grins 2 Go®, a retail and mobile photography franchise that delivered a new vision to the photography industry. In 2008, he was awarded "Franchisor of the Year" by the Indus Business Journal.

    For many years, Harish has served on the Board of Directors of Kwik Kopy Printing® and The International Center for Entrepreneurial Development, both global franchise companies with over 1000 franchise units.

    Due to his belief and conviction that franchising is the most effective method for advancing entrepreneurship, he is dynamic and engaging in the classroom, turning his vast experience into understandable frameworks and practical lessons that will be meaningful and valuable to franchise executives at all levels.

    Harish is passionate about growing franchise companies and helping others achieve their dreams of building successful global franchise companies by ensuring the highest standards of franchise excellence with a strong focus on growth and operating results.

    Harish is a Certified Franchise Executive as designated by the International Franchise Association.


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    Lorelle Frazer

    Griffith University, Australia
     
    Professor Lorelle Frazer is Director of the Asia-Pacific Centre for Franchising Excellence at Griffith University, and has been actively involved in franchising research and sectoral policy initiatives for a decade. Lorelle is one of the world’s leading franchising researchers and co-author of the Franchising Australia surveys. She also lectures in Franchising and is a member of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Franchising Consultative Panel. Her research is used to drive positive policy reform and her latest initiative – free, online pre-entry franchise education to better inform prospective franchisees – connects research outcomes with practical solutions for business. The first person in Australia to complete a PhD in franchising, Lorelle also mentors franchising PhD candidates, to enhance understanding of issues faced by the sector. In 2010 Lorelle was awarded the Franchise Council of Australia’s national Contribution to Franchising Award.

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    Vicki Heng Su Lin

    Partner
    Ravindran Associates
     
    Qualifications / Background
    Vicki graduated from the National University of Singapore with an LLB (Hons) degree in 1998. She was called to the Singapore Bar in 1999 and has been practising in the field of intellectual property law since.

    Areas of Practice
    Vicki specialises in the area of intellectual property law, and has represented both domestic and international clients in non-contentious and contentious matters, covering diverse industries such as luxury consumer goods, electronics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and entertainment.

    In her work, Vicki assists her clients in the development, protection, exploitation and enforcement of their intellectual property rights, including copyright, trade marks, patents, designs and trade secrets. With a firm understanding of her clients' respective industries, she advises them on issues including brand clearance, brand protection, licensing, transfer of technology, prosecution of trade marks and patents, and intellectual property rights infringement.

    Vicki has appeared before the Registry of Trade Marks in opposition and invalidation proceedings. She has also prosecuted criminal offences for trade mark and copyright infringement in the Subordinate Courts under the authority of the Attorney-General's Chambers. She has also acted in various other civil matters in the Subordinate Court, High Court and Court of Appeal including matters involving trade mark infringement, trade mark revocation and invalidation, patent infringement and invalidation, breach of confidence and breach of licence.

    Vicki is a certified SCOPE IP consultant and is currently a member of the International Trade Mark Association (INTA), Franchising Licensing Association, Singapore (FLA) and Designers Association Singapore (DAS). Vicki also sits on the Intellectual Property Committee of the Law Society of Singapore.


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    Kuah Sok Khim

    Marketing Director
    Strategic Marketing

    Singapore Press Holdings
     
    Khim has more than 15 years of marketing experience, having started her career with Synovate as a regional researcher. She set up the marketing department of Clear Channel Singapore in 2002. Khim’s achievements in Outdoor advertising include co-developing ARMs (Audience Reach Measurement Study) together with Nielsen Media Research. She was recognised as one of the best Marketing Executives within the Clear Channel Group, having won several awards.

    In 2006, Khim rejoined Singapore Press Holdings and was tasked to set up the Beijing Office of TOM Outdoor Media Group in her capacity as General Manager.

    Upon her return to Singapore in 2008, she helped to manage SPH Newmedia Pte Ltd’s mobile advertising business. As one of the key members in setting up SPH’s integrated marketing arm – Strategic Marketing Department, her role was to help with cross-media integration across SPH’s On Print, Online, On Air, On Screen, On Mobile and On Ground media properties.

    After spending 18 months in SPH’s outdoor media arm, SPH MediaBoxOffice Pte Ltd, to spearhead the marketing efforts, Khim rejoined Strategic Marketing Department in June 2011 as Marketing Director.

    She graduated with a Bachelor in Business Administration from The National University of Singapore and holds a MBA (Marketing) from University Of Western Australia.


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    Rob Morton

    Business Programs, Consultant
    Disney Institute


    Professional Experience
    Rob joined the Walt Disney World® Cast in 1979 and has held a variety of leadership positions in Theme Park Attractions Operations, Bus & Monorail Transportation, Guest Relations, International Programs, and Disney Institute Youth and Professional Development Programs.

    Rob is DI’s most senior consultant. He has worked with more senior executives than any other Disney Institute facilitator. His clients have ranged from major airlines to top insurance companies and even large scale manufacturers. He also has been working at Disney for over 30 years so his breath of experience is broad at Disney as well. He is also DI’s most requested consultant and DI often engages him when DI has an all C-Level audience.

    A second-generation Floridian, Rob began his Walt Disney World® career in high school. His first role was as an attractions host at Pirates of the Caribbean. As a Jungle Cruise skipper, he proved to be “right fit” for the special brand of humor that was required. He has specific management experience in the areas of hiring, labor scheduling, budgeting, training, and as a member of several special event task force teams, including the opening of Disneyland® Paris in 1992 and Innoventions at Epcot® in 1994.

    As the area manager for Epcot® Guest Relations, Rob was responsible for implementing service recovery strategy and leading an inbound call center with two million annual call volume. Prior to joining the Disney Institute facilitation team, he was the senior financial analyst for program operations. In 2000, Rob was honored to receive the Partners in Excellence peer recognition award.

    Education
    Rob received his Bachelor of Science degree in professional management, with distinction, from Nova Southeastern University and his master of business administration degree, with honors, from Stetson University, and is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma.

    Professional Affiliations
    American Management Association
    American Society for Training and Development
    Society for Human Resource Management


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    Bobby Ong

    Managing Director
    Autosaver

    Bobby Ong, the Managing Director of Auto Saver Ptd Ltd, has been involved in the automotive industry since he was 23 years old. Through his 18 years of experience working across various roles and functions from Auto Mechanic to Franchise Manager to Auto Shop Manager, he came to understand the fragmented auto industry and the underlying forces of consumer needs. Bobby himself is involved conducting auto servicing workshop courses as a way to train inexperienced mechanics. Bobby models this continuous learning culture to his people and invests resources to help mechanics become more successful with the company. Bobby is a hard-working man who is not afraid to roll up his sleeves to get hands-on with any challenges. Even as Bobby’s focus has shifted to overall management and development of the business, his presence is felt in the personal attention he places on auditing, training and coaching mechanics on the job.

    Honesty and transparency is core to Bobby’s beliefs and he has used this to shape the company he founded. These values of honesty and transparency have set apart Autosaver from other workshop operators. Autosaver also thrives on being resourceful and innovative, another set of attributes Bobby has instilled in the company, which allows the business to continue to grow while offering quality services at a competitive price. Through Bobby’s direct personal actions and leadership as the Managing Director and the company’s investment in training and R&D, employees have come to understand that Autosaver is committed to innovation and raising industry standards.

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    Michael Sherlock

    Ex MD and Co-Founder
    Brumby’s (Australia)
    Co-author, Jumpshift!
     
    Michael is a high-profile business leader who transformed an ailing set of bakery shops in the late 1990s to position Brumby’s as the 2nd-largest bakery franchise system in Australasia with over 320 bakeries by 2007. Under Michael’s leadership, Brumby’s share price rose from 56c to $3.40 in just over 3 years.

    In July 2007, Michael resigned as Managing Director of Brumby’s after ASX-listed company RFG purchased Brumby’s for $46M.

    Michael has appeared on current affairs, news and breakfast television programs as well as being featured in all leading newspapers and magazines in Australia and New Zealand on issues such as his innovative management techniques, business strategy and environmentally friendly, healthy (no preservatives) messages.

    Michael is a regular columnist in BRW’s Smart Talk.

    Currently, Michael is a sought-after public speaker and sits on a number of advisory boards as a strategist and mentor, drawing on his vast experience in food, retail, and franchising management at the top level.

    Michael has co- written Jumpshift! – Shift your business into hyperdrive: Create clear direction, real time feedback& an empowering culture that gives your TEAM “the owner’s eye” He is a contributor to the book, Top Franchisees CEO’s secrets revealed and, Millionaire Mentors.

    Michael is married to Jenny, has two adult children Justin and Tim and two younger children Adam and Estella. Michael lives in Brisbane. His interests include family, friends, travel (his aim is to keep his countries visited ahead of his age), AFL, music, cricket, reading and wine collection.

    Michael has a Bachelor of Economics from Monash University and a Diploma of Education from La Trobe University.

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