Certified Franchise Executives Program Expands to India

India Prwire:

The Institute of Certified Franchise Executives (ICFE)â„¢ in the U.S and the Franchising Association of India (FAI) will cooperate to launch the Certified Franchise Executive (CFE)â„¢ program in India under the banner of FAI Educational Foundation starting in October,2008. The formal announcement will be made during FAI’s Convention & Expo 08-09, October 2-3, at the Bombay Exhibition Center, Goregoan, Mumbai.

“With therapid growth of the franchising industry in India, at the rate of 40 percentper year, we want to ensure that we bring the highest standards of professionaleducation to our members. The Certified Franchise Executive (CFE)™program is an important part of these plans,” said C.Y.Pal, President of theFranchising Association of India (FAI).

“The ICFEis excited to be working with FAI’s leadership to introduce the CertifiedFranchise Executive™ program in India.Our mission is to enhance professionalism in theFranchising domainby certifying the highest standards of quality training and education,”said Melanie Bergeron, CFE, chair of the ICFE Board of Governors and CEO, TwoMen and A Truck Intl. “The CFE program offers franchise executivesan established curriculum taught by recognized experts in the field. Itprovides individuals with the opportunity for expanded knowledge, industryrecognition, and peer-level networking,” she added.

“The franchising industry has grown impressively in India in recent years. It is estimatedthat there are more than 850 franchisors and 60,000 franchisees in sectorsranging from education and retailing to hospitality and healthcare. FAI and ICFE will cooperate to bring education and trainingto these professionals,” said C.Y. Pal. Read more.

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