Details, Dates, and Deadlines
Who: 10-12 franchise companies
When: November 14-19, 2019
Where: Frankfurt, Germany & Budapest, Hungary
Why: To investigate franchise partnership opportunities and explore new markets
Price: $5,350*
*All prices include $1,000 security deposit. Price will be determined by company size and revenue. Small-sized company: $4,550. Medium-sized company: $5,350. Large-sized company: $5,750. Price per additional company representative: $750.
Trade Mission price includes:
• All in-country transfers and transportation to/from the airport and special events (does not include airfare or hotel)
• Briefings, select PR events and site visits, US Embassy hotel rate, refreshments/coffee Breaks/Lunches during meetings, consultations, one-on-one meetings.
• Translators will be paid for separately for companies that require them
Exclusivity & Security Deposit
After member feedback, IFA and the US Commercial Service are now offering mission participants exclusivity within their sub-sector. The first company within a given industry and sub-sector (e.g. automotive industry, windshield repair sub-sector) to submit an application, complete the security deposit, and be approved for participation by the US Commercial Service will be guaranteed exclusivity; no other windshield repair franchise would be invited to join the mission. This structure allows companies to avoid direct competitors on the trade mission.
In order to avoid the issue of a company applying for a mission, blocking competitors from participating and then electing not to participate, security deposits are now taken. Companies interested in participating on the trade mission pay a security deposit of $1,000. The deposit is applied towards the total trade mission fees if the company participates, or it will be forfeited if the company pulls out of the trip. If the Commercial Service feels that they cannot provide appropriate support, the $1,000 will not be charged.
