The 2012 Costa Rica Franchise Show will be held on the 30th and the 31st August 2012 at the Convention Center, Hotel Ramada, Plaza Herradura.

Franchise Expo seeks to promote choices in national and international franchises which are available as business opportunities to enable you to invest in Costa Rica.

The show is part of the “Strengthening and growth of small businesses through franchising” project run by the Chamber of Commerce and is funded by the Inter-American Development Bank. The project aims at the marketing and expansion of business in Costa Rica through franchising.

The franchise system and its expansion worldwide has enabled many companies to reach new markets and customers and, to expand its business model through a proven system that provides services and opportunities which benefits all parties involved.

The advantages are easily visible and identifiable to the parties involved, because not only does franchising generate economic benefits and a highly secure business model, it also gives you have a higher chance of success and allows you to cope better with increasing competition.

Moreover, the benefits associated with this model, such as job creation, innovation, new knowledge and technology are also attractive.

The implementation of this system has given consumers the opportunity to access a wide range of high quality products and services.

• Promote the generation of new business for domestic and international franchises in Costa Rica.
• Promote contacts with potential investors and buyers of franchises.
• Promote contacts with consulting firms that have experience in franchise development.
• Presentation of industry developments and trends of franchises in Costa Rica.
• Promote the consolidation of the franchises in the country.
• Encourage knowledge and training in the subject franchising for attendees.

For more detailed information in Spanish please see Expo Franquicias Costa Rica 2012




When you buy into a franchise, you’re typically investing in a proven idea and you can normally easily verify how successful other franchises are before you make any big financial decisions.

If it’s a recognized brand, you also benefit from any advertising or promotion by the owner of the franchise and typically there is good support with training and proven systems that enable you and your staff to successfully run your business.

You would normally have your own protected territory and another big plus is that banks are often more willing to help you with financing if they can see you’re involved in a franchise which they recognize …

According to the Franchise Expo website, the event is due to attract over 60 exhibiting companies and over 1000 visitors are expected to participate.

The aim of Expo Franchise is to establish a forum where companies interested in expanding their business can meet local and regional companies and individuals looking to set up a franchise. The event will include a range of conferences on topics such as: How to Chose and Buy a Franchise; Franchising Options for Setting up a Franchise; and Structuring your Company under the Franchise Model.

Franchisors looking to expand their brand can benefit from Costa Rica’s highly qualified workforce, the country’s strategic location in the Americas and the peaceful and democratic business environment.

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Andrew Makarik

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