Franchising seminar slated

MANILA, Philippines - The Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI), a non-profit organization, will hold a seminar on the right way to determining the right franchise business as part of its nationwide campaign to educate prospective entrepreneurs. Set June 15 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., the event will be held at the AFFI Center for Franchising, Mezzanine 2, 818 Bldg., 169 Pasig Blvd., Kapitolyo, Pasig City. For details, contact (02) 654 0345, (02) 861 9897, 0906 245 6346, 0906 245 6045, 0922 814 9882 or visit www.affi.com.ph. The seminar is designed to encourage prospective entrepreneurs to jumpstart their business careers in franchising. It will be headed by no less than Armando “Butz” Bartolome, considered as the country’s franchise guru. Bartolome has been a resource speaker on franchising in 200 seminars and conferences in the Philippines, Asia and Middle East. Franchisers will also share their experiences as to how they begun their franchising business. Lively exchange of insights is expected to transpire as well as sharing of practical tips from people who had succeeded through franchising.