On the 11th of May 23, 2017 Franchise Business Development Services (FBDS) alongside PDF II; a UK Aid Programme, organized a franchising event which took place at Four Point by Sheraton Hotel. The theme of the event was “Unlocking the Potential of Franchising in Nigeria”.
The event sought to provide a platform for stakeholders to take a closer look at franchising as it currently stands in Nigeria and how it can be used to tackle the access to finance constraint on MSMEs. The event featured a wide range of stakeholders with the British High Commission and Nigerian government, including National Assembly, represented.
- The Managing Consultant of FBDS Nigeria (behind the podium) taking questions from the audience, along with a cross section of the panelist during a panel discussion at the event. The panelists represented The Special Adviser to the Presidency on MSME; Chicken Republic; Jackson. Etti & Edu Law Firm; Business Development Services Provider; Rough N’Tumble; and BOI.
2. The Managing Consultant of FBDS Mr. Chiagozie Nwizu presenting a lecture on the research carried out by FBDS alongside DFID on the issues facing franchising in Nigeria and it solutions.
To access the research material kindly click on the link below.
>Franchising Nigeria Abridged<
3. The British Deputy High Commissioner, Laure-Beaufils at House Of Tara stand during the market place tour
4. A cross session of the panelist representing The Presidency; Chicken Republic; Jackson. Etti & Edu Law Firm; Business Development Services Provider; Rough N’Tumble; and BOI. All discussed issues faced by both the franchisor and the franchisee and how best to tackles the issues.
5. Seun Sule, a veteran in Nigeria franchise industry, making a contribution to the panel discussions.
6. Law firms/ Government and Policy Makers breakout session
7. About 120 participants on strict invitation. 24 local and international franchisor/potential franchisor brands; 33 potential franchise buyers; various government representatives from The Presidency, agencies, and lawmakers; Industry professional service providers; and International development agencies.
8. Another section of potential franchise buyer’s participants discussing their interests in buying franchises, and prospects of the local and international franchise brands in Nigeria.
9. A section of franchisors and potential franchisors discussing their experiences, interests, challenges, prospects, and opportunities of franchising in Nigeria.
10. The Exhibition stands:
The British Deputy High Commissioner, Laure-Beaufils at House Of Tara stand alongside the FBDS & DFID Partner team.
