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About Thinkbig International ThinkBig International is a leading franchise consulting company focused on professional individuals around the world, delivering excellent consulting services and results for its clients. ThinkBig International franchise consultants combine best practice with best value, thus resulting in successful franchise development of national and international franchise networks. We challenge our professional team to be the best at providing valuable services and genuine expertise towards the franchising business. Our goal is to make your company use franchising in your best advantage and expand national and international.

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ThinkBig International is a global franchise consulting organization and a strategic partner of one of the largest franchising portals: World Franchise International, active in more than 15 countries around the world, on 3 Continents.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also the organizers of World Franchise Days annual event and Top 100 Successful Francises in Romaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s publishers.

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Succesful development of national and international franchise networks.

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Providing valuable services and genuine expertise for both Franchisors and Franchisees.

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1. Professionalism 2. Communication 3. Excellent results.

ThinkBig International is a leading franchise consulting COMPANY focused on professional individuals around the world, delivering excellent consulting services and results for its clients.

What we do We are an international franchise consulting company. We lay strong franchise foundations for our clients and then we work very close every aspect of their franchise business. Our ultimate goal is to help them reach their objectives in business.

How we work We work with modern techniques for franchise consulting and franchise expansion, thus making our operations extremely efficient. Our experience and expertise always aimes at saving time and costs, while ensuring that clients have a long term sustainable solution when it comes to franchising.

Our services For new Franchisors 1. Company overview 2. Franchise strategy 3. Consultancy module 4. Pilot Unit assistance 5. Franchise agreement 6. Franchise manuals 7. Franchise trainings 8. Franchise brochures 9. Franchise videos 10. Franchise marketing 11. Internet marketing 12. Database services 13. Franchise expo at shared costs

For Franchisees

1. Consult franchise catalogue 2. Business opportunity short list 3. Detailed franchise presentation 4. Franchise profile 5. Franchise disclosure 6. Business plan 7. Franchise agreement 8. Real estate services 9. Opening assistance 10. Business support

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1. Franchise recruitment activity 2. Review franchise strategy 3. Review of franchise agreement 4. Current franchise objectives 5. Franchisee prototype (Pilot unit) 6. Drafting franchise manuals 7. Franchisor management training 8. Franchise sales training 9. Franchise operations 10. Franchise marketing 11. Internet marketing 12. Social media tools 13. Franchise advertising 14. Franchise videos 15. Franchise expo at shared costs 16. Market research services 17. Franchisor - franchisee relationship management 18. Franchise audits 19. International franchising

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meet business WORLD FRANCHISE is also a media partner for international franchise events all across the world. WORLD FRANCHISE, as a premier business marketplace, is offering a wide range of more than 200 franchised business formats to potential franchisees. Our mission is to promote franchising as a tool for business growth and economic development by multiplying enterprises and creating jobs.

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WORLD FRANCHISE is an international network of franchise business portals active in more than 15 countries around the world and 3 continents.

World Franchise Awards is an annual franchise event, organized by World Franchise International in association with Think Big International. World Franchise Awards honours franchise’s most innovative and inspirational businesses and individuals.

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COMPANY PROFILE Subway is an American fast food restaurant franchise that primarily sells submarine sandwiches (subs) and salads. It is owned and operated by Doctor’s Associates, Inc. Subway is one of the fastest growing franchises in the world with 39,747 restaurants in 101 countries and territories as of 2 August 2013. It is the largest single-brand restaurant chain and the largest restaurant operator globally. Subway’s main operations office is in Milford, Connecticut; five regional centers support Subway’s growing international operations. The regional offices for European franchises are located in Amsterdam, Netherlands; the Australia and New Zealand locations are supported from Brisbane, Australia; the Asian locations are supported from offices located in Beirut, Lebanon, and Singapore; and the Latin America support center is in Miami, Florida.

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It all started in a small deli located in the Plaza del Callao in Madrid in 1939. There, Antonio Rodilla was gaining fame among discerning tastes of Madrid thanks to artisanal products imported from his hometown, Guijuelo (Salamanca). Antonio Rodilla, as a good pioneer, decided to import the idea of the sandwich with “English muffin” a very soft and light bread, and combine it with your best deli. But the difficulties of the time precluded the purchase of foreign products, so he devised the recipe for making this bread so special. Today Rodilla still maintains the same innovative spirit in its 100 stores to bring an original and artisan production based on daily and absence of preservatives.

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COMPANY PROFILE The Broaster COMPANY, headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, markets and licenses the Genuine Broaster Chicken速, Broaster速 Recipe Express, and Bro-Tisserie速 food programs worldwide to a wide range of restaurants, supermarkets, bars, nightclubs, convenience stores, and military, institutional, and governmental food service operations through a network of authorized distributors. The company also manufactures a full line of speciality food service equipment, blends a complete line of marinades and breadings, and markets an expanding line of ready-to-cook, frozen foods to food service operations under the Broaster速 Recipe Foods brand name.

FOOD COMPANY PROFILE King Kebab is an oriental fast food concept offering its clients a rich and varied Turkish menu. King Kebabâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu is based on fresh chicken, beef and mutton, assorted vegetables and oriental spices from which are prepared, using traditional Turkish recipes, delicious products like kebab, doner kebab, iskender kebab and sultan kebab .

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COMPANY PROFILE “Chi va piano, va sano e va lontano”: According to an Italian proverb, “If you have an easy-going and relaxed approach to life, you’ll live more healthily and longer”. And this is exactly the attitude which is lived every day in our Vapianos—by both our guests and our employees, the Vapianisti. It has been this way since the 22nd of October, 2002, when the first Vapiano in Hamburg, Germany, opened its doors at the “Hohen Bleichen”. Two years later, the founders decided to set Vapiano on a world tour as a franchise concept. Today there are already over 120 Vapianos in 26 countries on 4 continents, and many more international openings planned for the future.

FOOD COMPANY PROFILE The concept of ‘Quasi Pronti’ makes part of the section Fast Food, with special features however. Giving prioroty to the ‘home made’ style, the dish is prepared at the spot and to the tastes of the client. The price is highly competitive and the environment is pleasant, clean and safe. ‘Quasi Pronti’ is a network of Italian restaurants (pastas and pizzas) with a fast service connected to a quality product. The company ‘PAC & DILP’, has been dedicated to the restaurant business since 1976. Their accumulated experience was applied to the ‘Quasi Pronti’ chain with a maximum effectiveness, both, to the clients satisfaction as well as to the management of the various restaurants.

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COMPANY PROFILE Extraordinary food and atmosphere, time-honored family recipes and the finest quality ingredients are the hallmarks of the Sbarro brand. From the moment our customers walk through the door, they know that dining at Sbarro will be a distinctive Italian experience. The Sbarro brand currently owns and franchises over 1,000 units worldwide and has become synonymous with pizza and fresh and inventive Italian food. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission to satisfy our customers has been the dynamic spirit behind over 50 years of fine cuisine.

FOOD COMPANY PROFILE Wienerwald is a franchise chain of fast-food restaurants with stores in Germany, Turkey, and Romania. In Austria, a detached spin out company by the same name operates causal dining restaurants with a similar menu. Wienerwald restaurants from Germany have over 2,4 million clients per year. Wienerwald plans to expand in Israel, Netherlands, Azerbaijan, Latvia, Poland, Croatia, India and Hungary.

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COMPANY PROFILE Bocconci delivers a unique franchise proposition, much more convenient and interesting than any other food chain on the market: 1. It offers a unique concept, in a market so crowded with other offerings from franchising networks. 2. Starting costs are really lower than those needed for any other franchising network. One of the most interesting aspects is that a Bocconci restaurant does not need a standard kitchen or a exhaust fan, or the hiring of skilled staff. For the menu preparation the company will periodically organize free courses for its franchisees. It is an activity so easily to be managed that anyone could start it, even if there are no specific skills or previous catering experience.

FOOD COMPANY PROFILE Rossopomodoro, as well as Pizza & Contorni and Anema & Cozze, is part of the Sebeto Spa Group , whose business activities was established in 1988. Rossopomodoro continues and strengthens the original intuition further by focusing on product quality and on philological research aimed at maintaining the typical characteristics of the menu.

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COMPANY PROFILE Who doesn’t enjoy eating and drinking good food in a fun and relaxed atmosphere where one feels free to sing and dance and make new friends? That is Lizarran. A Spanish tapas restaurant that brings together the best of the Spanish gastronomy with all the passion of the Spanish culture. In 1988, at just 24 years of age, Mateo Ferrero, a young entrepreneur from the region of León, Spain opened a tavern now known as Lizarran in Sitges, near Barcelona. There, he recreated the atmosphere of tapeo (a savoury meal made up of many hors d’oeuvres-style dishes) and txikiteo – a tradition combining food, wine and song – which he so enjoyed.

FOOD COMPANY PROFILE Canas y Tapas offers a truly authentic experience, from breakfast to dinner. This 1940′s themed casual diner boasts over 70 top quality, traditional Spanish dishes to choose from, including a range of tapas offering excellent value for money both in food and drink. ‘Cañas y Tapas’ promotes a taste of authenticity and quality from the traditional taverns and restores the original customs of Spanish bars from the turn of the century. The ‘Cañas y Tapas’ design lends itself to a wine bar, with particular mood lighting, and a wine wall with an array of over 125 wines.

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COMPANY PROFILE Tony Roma’s is the world’s largest casual theme restaurant chain specialising in Baby Back ribs. With nearly 200 restaurants in 33 countries, 17 states and six continents, Tony Roma’s is one of the most recognized brand names in the world! Development of Tony Roma’s is continuing in new and existing markets around the world.

FOOD COMPANY PROFILE Steak ‘n Shake is a diner-style restaurant chain located primarily in the Midwestern and Southern, and Eastern states. It is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. There are approximately 400 company-owned Steak ‘n Shakes and another 100 or so that are franchised. Typical restaurant locations have both drive-thru and front-window service, resulting in a mixture of fast-food to-go service and diner-style sit-down service. Many Steak ‘n Shake restaurants are open 24 hours a day. Steak ‘n Shake’s prices had been comparable to diners and other sit-down food establishments, which were generally higher than fast food restaurants, but recently the company has lowered its prices.

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COMPANY PROFILE Burger Ranch began its operations in April 1992 when João Lucas opened the first fast food restaurant of the soon to become brand new fast food chain. It all started with one restaurant — which become and remains a big success — on Avenida Tomás Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, which quickly became well known for its tasty and unique hamburgers. When Luis Caetano joined the company, in 1997, Burger Ranch opened its second restaurant in the heart of the pedestrian shopping street in Portimão.

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Launch year: 1992 | Country of origin: Portugal | Locations targeted: cities with over 50,000 inhabitants | Average area: 70-100 m2| Duration of contract: 5 years

FOOD COMPANY PROFILE Carl’s Jr. is an American fast-food restaurant chain which predominantly operates in the Western and Southwestern states. The company is currently in the process of expanding to Dominican Republic, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Malaysia, Denmark, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Russia, Vietnam, Thailand, Turkey and China. It was founded in 1941 by Carl Karcher, and is owned by CKE Restaurants, Inc. In 1954, the chain was renamed Carl’s Jr. and the fast-food chain took off. Along with its sibling restaurant chain Hardee’s, Carl’s Jr. is the fifth largest fast food chain in the United States after Subway (33,000+ locations).

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COMPANY PROFILE The noodle house is the flagship restaurant of Jumeirah Restaurants LLC. Launched in 2002, the brand has gone from strength to strength with 16 restaurants in the U.A.E, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Cyprus, and Pakistan and expanding globally with agreements already signed with franchise partners across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. As well as the noodle house, Jumeirah Restaurants LLC also owns a number of other restaurants, including Sana Bonta, Bytes, AllFreshCo, Rice & Spice, and The Flaming Revolution with the aim to sign a total of 150 restaurants by 2012.

FOOD COMPANY PROFILE Founded in 1995, Cigierre - Compagnia Generale Ristorazione, immediately seized the opportunity to enter a market where the food industry was about to really shine: the mall. Thus, the first unit was established in CittĂ Fiera commercial centre in Udine. The consolidated experience and success registered in the food court of this mall convinced the company to develop projects articulated in franchising.

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COMPANY PROFILE The concept of Wok&Go was formed in 2007 by founder Des Pheby’s travels to New York and through his love for the aromas and tastes of the east. “I wanted to recreate the taste of Asia in a casual and relaxed atmosphere”. Wok&Go provides people with tasty and healthy eating at a reasonable price. Wok&Go gives us the delicious taste of Asia cooked to order in only a few minutes. You can then choose to eat at the benches and tables inside or take it home in the box.

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FOOD COMPANY PROFILE Wok to Walk was created to fill a gap in the market for quick-service meals in the city. Young, active people need options that fit their busy lifestyle. So, it set out to offer something totally new: food that is hot, wholesome, affordable â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and quick! Wok to Walk first restaurant opened in late 2004 in Amsterdam. It proved instantly popular, and new branches soon began to open throughout the city. In August 2006, Wok to Walk became a franchise company and currently there are restaurants open or about to open in 9 countries.

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COMPANY PROFILE Half way through the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;90s, with the innovative style that always distinguishes him from the others, Tonino Lamborghini was among the first brands to launch his own line of high gastronomy: high quality coffee, the best and most representative wines and gastronomic delicacies, such as extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pastas and sauces, all expressions of the prestigious Italian culinary tradition, guaranteed by the Tonino Lamborghini brand. The success enjoyed by this line of delicacies and the significant brand appeal opened the doors for the realization of a true network of Tonino Lamborghini coffee lounges in 2000.

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COMPANY PROFILE Gloria Jean’s Coffees is an Australian owned global speciality coffee company that has opened more than 1,000 coffee houses across 39 markets worldwide, including over 460 in Australia. In 2005 the first Gloria Jean’s coffee house in Romania opened in Plaza Romania, one of the biggest shopping malls in Bucharest. Another two coffee houses were swiftly opened in Bucharest Mall and Feeria Shopping Gallery. In 2008, Gloria Jean’s Coffees Romania opened new outlets in the Baneasa Shopping City, Jupiter City - Pitesti and Bucharest City Hotel and in 2009, moved from Plaza Romania to AFI Palace Cotroceni and then opened in Promenada Mall in Braila County. Its most recent coffee house opened in Eurotower.

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COMPANY PROFILE Coffee Republic first opened its doors in 1995. Unable to find a quality coffee chain that matched their New York experience and expectations, brother and sister Bobby and Sahar Hashemi opened their first store in fashionable South Molton Street. Since then Coffee Republic has grown to one of the best known, and acclaimed coffee chains in the UK, with sites from Glasgow in Scotland to as far as Newton Abbott in Devon. We also have a number of concessions within leading brands such as Cineworld and Enterprise Inns. On the international market we have expanded to Romania, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Kuwait.

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C House Coffee Shop renews the whole idea that the people and the industry have about making and enjoying coffee with hand-made products with a network of more than 30 outlets spread across Italy, Greece, Lebanon, Morocco, United Kingdom, Spain, Poland, Middle East countries, Bulgaria, Romania, Cyprus, Libya, Egypt and India.

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COMPANY PROFILE Segafredo Zanetti is the leading Espresso producer in Italy and throughout the world, with more than 70,000 clients and 50 million cups of espresso drunk each day. Its mission is to spread the taste, the culture and preparation method of true Italian Espresso to the world. Translating this objective into action means offering a product of the utmost quality, quality that is guaranteed from the coffee plant to the cup, as only Segafredo Zanetti knows how.

coffee COMPANY PROFILE With over 110 years of history behind it, Lavazza, as we see it today, is the result of its tenacious and intuitive founder Luigi, who in 1895 acquired a small grocery store in the heart of old Turin. Luigi Lavazza, with his pioneering spirit, first invented the concept of the blend, the art of mixing coffee of different origins to obtain a harmonious, flavourful product. Today, Lavazza is the leader when it comes to quality and is the symbol of Italian espresso representing so the Italian identity worldwide.

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COMPANY PROFILE Il Caffè di Roma is the Italian coffee-house chain run by Lavazza. The unique and welcoming atmosphere, uninfluenced by passing fashions or short-lived trends, reflects that of the traditional Italian cafè, a place where people like to meet. Il Caffè di Roma is the place to enjoy a special Italian break. In addition to our espresso we also offer a wide selection of other coffee specialities, ranging from the classics to some highly innovative recipes, created exclusively for Il Caffè di Roma, all waiting to be discovered.

coffee COMPANY PROFILE Launched in 2007, Lavazza Espression is where consumers can experience the quality of Italyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best-known coffee: a place where genuine flavours, creativity and an eye for design converge. With its top-quality products and warm, welcoming environment, Lavazza Espression is a landmark for aficionados of authentic Italian coffee. Espression reflects the very same values that, over the past century, have helped make Lavazza the emblem of Italian style, and it offers all the excellence of a product that has become the favourite of millions worldwide: espresso.

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COMPANY PROFILE Costa Coffee is a British multinational coffeehouse company headquartered in Dunstable, United Kingdom, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Whitbread PLC. It is the second largest coffeehouse chain in the world behind Starbucks and the largest in the United Kingdom. Costa Coffee was founded in London in 1971 by the Italian brothers Sergio and Bruno Costa, as a wholesale operation supplying roasted coffee to caterers and specialist Italian coffee shops. It was acquired by Whitbread in 1995, since when it has grown to over 1,700 stores across 35 countries.The business has 1,375 UK restaurants, 2,500 Costa Express vending facilities and a further 800 outlets overseas.

coffee COMPANY PROFILE A company with a long and prestigious history, Caffè Vergnano was founded way back in 1882. The company began as a small grocer’s shop in Chieri, a small town at the foot of the Turin hills, set up by the grandfather of the current owners of the company, Domenico Vergnano. The company can look to the future with confidence, standing strong with their 13500 square metre factory and 14 automatic production lines. In 2008, they become the seventh biggest Italian large scale distributor in the HORECA sector, present in 19 regions with more than 4000 clients, and more than 40 branches in 13 countries worldwide. What’s more, the company exports successfully to more than 60 countries worldwide.

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COMPANY PROFILE It was 1883 when Antonio Pascucci, the son of two weavers, decided to devote himself to trade, becoming a small manufacturer. He devoted himself to alimentary products, as on the 15th of July an agreement between Italy and England was made in order to ratify the freedom of trade and navigation between the two countries. Among the products he traded there was colonial raw coffee, which became his passion. In 1935 Mario Pascucci, involved in the continuation of his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work, opened the first family shop in Monte Cerignone, with the management of his wife Domenica. In the postwar period, Dino Pascucci, Marioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother, opened his own coffee bar in Monte Cerignone and installed the first espresso coffee machine. His specialties are coffee and sorbets.

COFFEE COMPANY PROFILE illy connects the world through coffee. Across 140 countries, on five continents, the iconic red illy square on a café or bar says “this is the place”. A place to unwind or revive. To get lost in thought, or just leaf through a magazine. To relax by yourself or engage with people whose company you love. Each a precious moment, made better by illy. The more than 50,000 bartenders around the world offer their customers the illy coffee share the wealth of knowledge and experience of the company.

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Launch year: 1933 | Country of origin: Italy | Locations targeted: cities with over 100.000 inhabitants Average area: 60-100 m2| Duration of contract: 5 years

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COMPANY PROFILE Bourbon Cocktails&Coffee is a national network of cafes in full expansion - currently at 10 locations in 7 cities - a perfect place to spend free time and an ideal location for business meetings. First Bourbon Cocktails& Coffee location opened in 2004 in Tomis Mall Constanta developing the initial concept by creating a coffee lounge whose classic and elegant style sets it apart from its competitors and attracts about 10,000 visitors per month.

coffee COMPANY PROFILE Columbus Café has vastly revolutionized the French landscape by importing a new concept to a country where the “little black’s” is the King! First, a new concept thanks to drinks’ choice and originality, then thanks to a real “cultural” offer : viennoiseries typically French (croissants, pain au chocolat...), American pastries (home made muffins, cookies, donuts...) Espresso Bars Columbus Café are a real “third places of life” where you can chat, work (thanks to a free Wifi access) or simply relax, whether you’re alone or accompanied

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COMPANY PROFILE The Musetti Roasting Company has been operating for more than seventy years in the coffee world, in 45 countries on the five continents. The Musetti Roasting Company history is a fusion of passion, hard work and successes where people and coffee have always been the only undisputed protagonists. The company attention for the product and its care about consumers have remained unchanged over the years. Musetti has decided to design an elegant refined bar in line with the prestigious but functional and practical trademark suitable for the good barista.

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Launch year: 1934 | Country of origin: Italy| Locations targeted: cities with over 100.000 inhabitants | Average area: 50-100 m2| Duration of contract: 5 years

COFFEE COMPANY PROFILE The Julius Meinl story begins in 1862 when Julius Meinl I. opened his first grocery store, selling spices and green coffee in the center of Vienna. He created coffee blends and was the first to offer freshly roasted coffee for sale. Julius Meinl had found a new market and his innovation saved customers the challenge of roasting the green coffee beans on their kitchen stoves. Selling coffee roasted maintained a constant, reliable quality coffee blend. This innovation was accepted by the Viennese with enthusiasm and brought the young man great success. In 1891 Julius Meinl opened a modern roasting plant on the very site where the retreating Ottoman army had left the green coffee beans over 300 years earlier. Since then 5 generations of the Meinl family have been supplying customers with the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest coffees. For more than 150 years Julius Meinl has been Central Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading Coffee Company.

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Launch year: 1912 | Country of origin: Austria| Locations targeted: cities with over 100.000 inhabitants | Average area: 70-100 m2| Duration of contract: 5 years

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COMPANY PROFILE Filicori Zecchini was founded in Bologna in 1919 by Aldo Filicori and Luigi Zecchini. Filicori Zecchini, one of the oldest coffee roasting factory in Italy, is run today by the same families. The company quickly became synonymous in Bologna for â&#x20AC;&#x153;coffeeâ&#x20AC;?. Zecchini Filicori can be proud of working with partners in over 19 countries, developing solid business relationships that strengthens every day. In Romania Filicori Zecchini is present since 1997 and serves over 2,000 restaurants, pubs, clubs and other locations.

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Launch year: 1997 | Country of origin: Italy| Locations targeted: cities with over 100.000 inhabitants | Average area: 70-100 m2| Duration of contract: 5 years

COFFEE COMPANY PROFILE The Italian espresso brand Testa Rossa caffè was launched in 1994. It is a blend of five of the highest-quality arabica highland coffee varieties and has a low acid content. The coffee undergoes careful ”medium-dark“ roasting, resulting in the characteristic velvety flavour. Testa Rossa caffè is a internationally successful brand of Austrian company Handelshaus Wedl. The brand rights are internationally registered and protected in a variety of goods and services categories.

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COMPANY PROFILE Second Cup is Canada’s largest Canadian-based specialty coffee retailer, operating more than 360 cafés across Canada. Its headquarters are in Mississauga, Ontario. Founded in 1975 by Tom Culligan and Frank O’Dea, Culligan eventually purchased O’Dea’s shares. After building it to a 150-store chain, he sold it in 1988 to Michael Bregman. As Chairman and CEO, Mr. Khalil Al Gawad took Second Cup public in 1993 and in 2002, sold the company to Cara Operations Limited. On November 16, 2006, Cara sold it to Dinecorp Hospitality, which was controlled by former Cara CEO Gabe Tsampalieros, who became chairman of Second Cup. Tsampalieros died on March 11, 2009. The trademark rights were subsequently split between Canada (The Second Cup Ltd.) and international (The Second Cup Coffee Company Inc.). Stacey Mowbray leads the Canadian company and Jim Ragas leads the international company.

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coffee COMPANY PROFILE In July 2006 an exciting new coffee experience called Coffee Culture was born. The marketplace reacted immediately — customers came in droves. Some appreciated the rich colors and comfortable seating, others enjoyed the delicious coffees, specialities and tasty treats. North America is filled with coffee options. North America is world famous for “grab and go” coffee. So what is causing the explosion of coffee excitement? Coffee Culture Café & Eatery has chosen the theme “Come for the Taste, Stay for a Visit!” Coffee Culture Café & Eatery is a perfect spot to grab a quiet cup of coffee, hold a casual business meeting or take advantage of the café’s free wireless Internet access and plasma TV; a few sidewalk tables lend a Euro flair.

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COMPANY PROFILE A renowned actress, model and style icon, Marilyn Monroe captivated audiences around the world with her charming personality and graceful cinematic performances. Marilyn’s timeless beauty and charismatic persona are the inspiration behind Marilyn Monroe™ Café. To reflect her effortless glamour and appeal, the café provides premium food and beverage offerings showcased in a casual chic setting that Marilyn would be sure to call her favorite café.

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COFFEE COMPANY PROFILE VOGUE is the international fashion bible. Globally, more than 22 million people read VOGUE, and this unprecedented reach highlights its dominance of the fashion and luxury lifestyle sector. VOGUE CafĂŠ is a favourite of the fashionable crowd. It is visually stunning and offers guests a sophisticated environment in which to dine. Menus are bold, based on high quality fresh ingredients with modern influences.

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Country of origin: USA | Locations targeted: cities with over 100.000 inhabitants | Average area: 70-120 m2| Contract type: Franchise | Duration of contract: 5 years

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COMPANY PROFILE CafĂŠ de Indias was born as a different concept coffee shop, its key success being the premium quality of its product in a unique environment. This innovative business concept recreates the early days of trade with the overseas colonies and collect all the aroma and flavor of the typical coffee stores that were in charge of supplying the continent.

coffee COMPANY PROFILE Jamaica Coffee Shop was created to offer customers a coffee of great quality with exquisite service in a colonial environment. Today, Jamaica Coffee Shop is present in all major Spanish cities, and in the best locations, both at street level and in shopping centers and can claim to be a benchmark that has incorporated a variety of products without losing their values â&#x20AC;&#x2039;â&#x20AC;&#x2039;forever.

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Country of origin: Spain | Locations targeted: cities with over 100.000 inhabitants | Average area: 90-150 m2| Contract type: Franchise | Duration of contract: 5 years

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COMPANY PROFILE Nescafé was born in 1938 and is owned by Nestle, a company that develops the concept of Nescafe worldwide. With over 70 years of tradition and annual investment of 200 million dollars, the company Developed different concepts introducing Nescafé coffee types in various assortments and flavours. The power of the Nescafé brand led Nestle company to continuously invest in technologies that preserves the taste and aroma of its coffee witch is distributed in over 50 countries.

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coffee COMPANY PROFILE Tucano Coffee is a fast growing international concept of coffee shops chain originated in Southern Europe. During the short period of its lifetime on the market, it became a well-known and reliable brand. Brand which today is associated with high-standard quality and 100% Arabica coffee, roasted on the Tucano Coffee Roasting Factory. Detailed and unique design of the interior makes this Coffee Shop a perfect place to have good time and enjoyyour cup of coffee, while your soul will appreciate our warm homy atmosphere. It is all about Love, Peace and Coffee.

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Country of origin: Moldavia | Locations targeted: All cities above 100.000 inhabitants | Average area: 100 m2 | Contract type: Franchise | Duration of contract: 5 years

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COMPANY PROFILE Coffee Fellows was founded by Kathrin Tewes and Dr. Stefan Tewes, in 1999. After a long stay in London, the owner decided to open its first coffee shop in Munich. Soon, Coffee Fellows proved to be a viable concept for the establishment of additional stores. Since 2007, Coffee Fellows is a certified franchise system with the quality seal of the German Franchise Association. At the end of 2012, there were already more than 70 stores throughout Germany. A total of 450 employees work for the young company. The headquarters of the franchise system is in Munich.

COFFEE COMPANY PROFILE Founded in 2001 as a joint venture between a Singaporean businessman and a Thai coffee aficionado, Coffeรถl served its first cup of coffee under the name Mr. Bean, as a privately owned and operated coffee boutique. Mr. Bean provided a welcoming and familiar coffeehouse experience that chain coffeehouses were, and still are, unable to offer. Over the last decade, Mr. Bean has attracted and grown a loyal base of dedicated customers that all have one thing in common- a genuine love for coffee. At the moment there are eight (8) operating Coffeol outlets in Dubai along with six (6) in Thailand and one (1) in Romania.

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COMPANY PROFILE Whittard of Chelsea are an international retailer of coffee, tea and various items that are used for the consumption of hot beverages. Instant tea, hot chocolate, china and confectionery are also amongst their leading products. The company was founded in 1886 by Walter Whittard, a merchant from London. Originally the company only sold tea, however within a few years it had diversified. The company expanded in the 1980s and 1990s in the UK and abroad. International stores are in places such as Abu Dhabi, Australia, Chile, Cyprus, Dubai, Kuwait, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, Poland and the United States.

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COMPANY PROFILE Demmers Tea Company was founded in 1981 by Andrew Demmer, in Vienna, Austria. Shortly after, the company was definitively renamed as Demmers Teehaus. Over the years, Demmers Teehaus won a stable base of loyal customers, creating a necessity not only in Austria but throughout Europe and overseas. Today, Demmers is one of the most famous tea producing and importing companies.

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Eraclea is an Ercom brand name, company founded in 1968 in Milan, operating in the production of soluble products for bars and company of the Lavazza Group since 2010.

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COMPANY PROFILE Venchi is an “atelier of confectionery art” whose aim to transform cocoa in an extraordinary experience, thanks to the tradition of centuries-old culture and to the quality of unique products. Venchi produces in-house a selection of over 350 skus, covering all types and tastes of chocolate and gelato flavours with a turnover of 38 million € in 2011 and, growing at a rate of more than 20%p.a. during the last 12 years.

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COMPANY PROFILE Leonidas is a Belgian chocolate company that produces chocolate and other related products. The company was started in 1913 by Greek-Cypriot American confectioner Leonidas Kestekides in Ghent although he first began producing his chocolate in the U.S. Even so, according to author and editor Mort Rosenblum, Leonidas chocolate is “real Belgian chocolate, fairly priced, and plenty of people like it.” Its maintenance has been passed down through Leonidas Kestelides’ descendants over the years. Leonidas has 350 shops in Belgium and nearly 1,250 stores in around 50 countries including 340 in France. Leonidas has become one of the highest producing, widespread chocolate companies in the world.

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COMPANY PROFILE Godiva Chocolatier is a manufacturer of premium chocolates and related products. Godiva, founded in Belgium in 1926, was purchased by the Turkish Yıldız Holding, owner of the Ülker Group, on November 20, 2007. Godiva owns and operates more than 600 retail boutiques and shops in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia and is available via over 10,000 speciality retailers. In addition to chocolates, Godiva also sells truffles, coffee, cocoa, biscuits, dipped fruits and sweets, chocolate liqueur, shakes, wedding and party favors and other items arranged in gift baskets.

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COMPANY PROFILE Lindt & Sprüngli is recognized as a leader in the market for premium quality chocolate, offering a large selection of products in more than 100 countries around the world. During more than 160 years of Lindt & Sprüngli’s existence, it has become known as one of the most innovative and creative companies making premium chocolate, with six production sites in Europe, two in the USA and distribution and sales companies on four continents.

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COMPANY PROFILE First Jeff de Bruges shop opened in 1986 and the brand met with immediate success. Today there are over 440 shops. Becoming a Jeff de Bruges franchisee means this passion with your customers and passing along this love of the “sweeter things” in life, making for privileged moments and facilitation the building of loyalty amongst customers. A shop’s turnover will depend upon wether it’s located on a high-street or in a shopping centre. For example in France, a high street shop can generate income from 180,000 to 700,000 € mix a product mix of chocolate, dragrées and ice cream. A store in a shopping centre with the full range of chocolate, dragées, ice cream and pickand-mix sweets can have sales from 250,000 to more than 1,600,000 €.

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100 years ago, Joseph Dubarry and his wife Gabrielle decided to settle in the small village of Gimont in the Gers. The Comtesse du Barry spirit is born. Comtesse du Barry products are the fruit of a real love of French gastronomy, based on specific know-how, carefully chosen ingredients and healthy preparation procedures, Cooking is without preservatives and the recipes are constantly evolving. Comtesse du Barry continues to this day to create innovative and delicious products for discerning palettes, while respecting the integrity of the historical recipes handed down by its founders. Already been active in other countries, particularly in Germany, Romania, Spain and Australia, she plans to continue to settle in the major capitals of the world to become a true ambassador of French gastronomy.

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COMPANY PROFILE Neuhaus is the market leader in the luxury chocolate sector in Belgium. The company’s strategy is focused on international growth, and the chocolatier currently has over 1000 sales outlets in 50 countries. It is one of the few chocolate companies still manufacturing in Belgium. As supplier to the Belgian Royal Court, this year Neuhaus celebrates the 100th anniversary of the ‘praline’.

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COMPANY PROFILE The history of the Primo Emporio begins in the early ‘80s, when Gennaro Provitera, owner of some apparel stores sites in Naples decided to give a new impetus to its activities’ business, starting a factory. Cosi ‘, simply for the great desire to do and a passion for fashion Primo Emporio appeared on the market. In subsequent years, comes an unexpected success. A real local phenomenon that, over the years, step by step, it imposes on national and international scene.

RETAIL COMPANY PROFILE BERKELEY is a clothing brand distributed by SCN SpA, a company founded in 1955. SCN SpA – Cimmino family – is a leader in men’s clothing production and distribution segment. The brand expanded rapidly throughout Italy, reaching today a number of 150 stores in Italy, London, Paris, Athens, New York, Hong Kong and Moscow. The franchise concept was launched in 2003 , 48 stores operating in this system.

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COMPANY PROFILE The Peter Murray Company was created in 1986 and started off being a label of menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parkas. The know-how to develop quality parkas became known since then and quality became one of the strong points of the trade mark. In 1996, Peter Murray was acquired by Camilo Pinto Ltd. undergoing a development, at the level of offer of products, which included a much larger range of items in which pools and circular knits stand out. About three years later, the first womenswear collection was developed and Peter Murray began to offer its clients, both in menswear and womenswear collections, the total look that can be found in shops today.

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Jack & Jones was founded in 1989 and is one of Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading producers of menswear. Jack & Jones is part of Bestseller, a family-owned clothing company founded in Denmark in 1975. Today, more than 15,000 employees design, develop, sell and market Bestsellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brands all over the world.

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COMPANY PROFILE CAMICISSIMA is the brand of our new simple, efficent and convenient formula created from experience of Fenicia S.p.A. The company was founded in 1931 by Giovanni Candido to produce shirts. Feniciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shirts were an immediate success because of the founferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insistence on traditional craftsmanship, the best selection on fabrics and attention to detail. CAMICISSIMA opened its first stores following a business model of low price paired with high quality in 2004.

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Launch year: 2004| Country of origin: Italy| Locations targeted: All cities above 100.000 inhabitants Average area: 80-120 m2 | Contract type: Franchise | Duration of contract: 5 years

retail COMPANY PROFILE Distribuzione e Servizi s.r.l. was born in 1995 to promote its items through a strategic national oriented distribution. Thanks to its constant monitoring of new markets, the group has been focusing on specialized production and distribution. In 2000 its pilot retail store was fully dedicated to one of the most stylish articles in fashion: the shirt. One year later, after successful results a new and highly specific brand was created: 7camicie. The group creates the style, deals with production and distribution through a wide network of 20 direct sales shops and more than 250 franchise distributors all over the world.

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COMPANY PROFILE Fergi was first conceived in the 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, based on an idea by Giovanni Ferrante, a far-sighted businessman and an expert in the complex world of fashion accessories - therefore very aware of the market needs. In 2005, the evolution of the ideas of the Ferrante household which stemmed from the ever changing demand found in the sector, were transformed from a family run business into a successful modern Company, setting up a retail project which grew rapidly, and quickly rose to the top of the market with a winning surge. As far as the efficiency of the franchising sale project, Fergi is a luminous example of a sound business investment.

RETAIL COMPANY PROFILE Carpisa, a trade mark of Kuvera s.p.a., was set up in 2001. In but a few years, Carpisa has become a business phenomenon, offering trendy products at extremely competitive prices in their quality range. Since the very beginning, a small turtle has been the logo of Carpisa, which has built a franchising network with 500 stores in Italy and about thirty-five abroad (Switzerland, Malta, the UK, Serbia, Germany, Cyprus, Greece, Montenegro, Poland, Bosnia, Spain). One of the main features of this franchising chain is the strong relationship between the Company and the Store, which has made it possible to achieve a leading position in the sector of leather and fashion accessories.

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COMPANY PROFILE Leader in the Italian clothing market, OVS Industry is today a reference point in fashion retail. Quality collections at competitive prices and a new interpretation of shopping based on continuous renewal. OVS Industry designs, develops and manufactures its clothes controlling every step of the way. A quality, stylish and Italian-in taste product is the result of a complex path of research, origination and manufacture that starts from an inhouse team of stylists and product managers. The “styled in Italy” merges with international trends and makes also use of exclusive cooperations with great creative geniuses like Elio Fiorucci, Davide De Giglio and Ennio Capasa, the Costume National creator. The result is an “inclusive” brand, open to everybody, with particular attention to quality and design.

RETAIL COMPANY PROFILE Mexton is a Romanian brand of casual and elegant clothing. The bold and feminine collections mirror the success of the brand. Some of the Stars who represented Mexton fashion house are Daniela Crudu, Simona Patruleasa, Andreea Banica and Monica Columbeanu. The store network extends in cities like Bucharest, Iasi, Brasov or Cuj Napoca, still being in full expansion.

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COMPANY PROFILE Cliché is the result of its founder renovating idea, Raffaele Ferrante, who determined the evolution of a preexistent family company, national leader on the imitation jewellery and fashion accessories engross market, focusing towards the retail market. The turning point came in 1997 with the birth of the brand “Cliché”. The brand becomes the sign of a retail chain that boasts 58 retail outlets, including 18 direct, 38 in business affiliations and 2 abroad.

RETAIL COMPANY PROFILE Primadonna Spa is a company specialised in retail marketing of ladies footwear and of the relating accessories bearing the Primadonna Collection brand. The company performs this activity through its own franchising stores. Primadonna Spa started the franchising project in 2006, focusing on a better knowledge of the reference market, and tailoring its projects on the basis of innovation, research and reliability of its own products that are characterised by an excellent quality-price ratio.

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COMPANY PROFILE ALCOTT starts with a well-defined project which consists in offering a fast fashion product to young people. We turned to a space age direction: since 1990, when the first ALCOTT Flagship store was inaugurated, We strongly believe that, by offering a fashionable and affordable product, we could build a strong and durable relationship with our clients, trend after trend and season after season. Alcott â&#x20AC;&#x201C; free to be!

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John Blooker was born in 1935 in a small city in Ireland called Bray, near Dublin. At only age 15 he started working in the shop of a well skilled Taylor, it is here that he worked with his first denim fabric imported from the United States, which is where the famous trousers invented by Levi Strauss have gotten much success with the public. In 1975 he moves to New York and finally, in the meat market district, he opens his denim factory producing t-shirts and polo shirts. In 2004 the Blooker brand arrives in Italy, thanks to a partnership with an Italian company launching a new challenge to the designer names of the old continent.

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COMPANY PROFILE Camomilla Italia is a brand of clothing and accessories for women owned by CMT Ltd., which today can count on the presence of 180 points of sale in Italy. The collections feature a wide assortment of items with an average price range, for a total look where each item is designed for maximum versatility.

RETAIL COMPANY PROFILE The CANNELLA brand has emerged from the Grimaldi organisationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive experience and years of passionate involvement in Italian fashion. Created in 1993, the CANNELLA brand is for women who value simplicity, elegance, and who want to dress themselves with style. Launched several years ago, Cannellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new C line is expressly designed to meet the needs of more full-figured women. All of it has been embellished with a line of jewellery and watches for a 100% Made in Italy look.

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Denny Rose clothing line is inspired by the lifestyle of the modern woman, all its products maintaining high quality standards. This reflect both in Denny Rose catalogs and in its store network. Denny Rose incorporates diverse fabrics of high quality, selected after performing preliminary tests and checks.

RETAIL COMPANY PROFILE Lollipops is a sparkling cocktail! A spell that turns everything it touches to gold, punchy colors revive the secret touches of all French women: elegant, powerful and fun! In 1994, The brand Lollipops makes its appearance at the Prêt-à-Porter salon in Paris. Full of fantasy and spontanaity, the entire styleof Lollipops is infused by Marjorie’s tireless imagination. By 2005, the net income of the French network reaches € 4 Million. The Lollipops collections are distributed through almost 400 retailers. Thirty shops operating under the name of Lollipops have been already opened all over the world.

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COMPANY PROFILE Sacoor Brothers is an international lifestyle brand offering and bringing newness and style to life. The company offers several lines from menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wear, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and boys wear, as well as shoes and accessories. Sacoor Brothers was founded in 1989 at number 127 Rua Pascoal de Melo, Lisbon. In 2001 Sacoor Brothers open its first Sacoor Woman store and, since 2007, begins its international expansion. Sacoor Brothers is present in several countries. Today the brand is internationaly recognized in the different markets.

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RETAIL COMPANY PROFILE LIST brand is currently present on 3 continents and in 22 countries. From Montreal to Dubai, from Lisbon to Riyadh, the LIST brand delivers a coherent message : trendy Italian fashion at surprisingly affordable prices. LISTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brand personality is a strong and distinctive - it is equated with the Italian sensuality, flattering cuts and careful made-in Italy craftsmanship. The List brand also stands for freshness and dynamism: throughout the season Lust continuously re-news its offer with flash mini collections that keep on stimulating womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imagination and desire to be trendy.

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COMPANY PROFILE Parah was founded in the 1950s and became a huge success in the fashion industry in the 1970s. It was in the 1970s that Parah became a leading brand in Italian fashion, a refined brand with garments that emphasised a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s femininity. The company has always been driven by innovation, and this is what sets Parah apart from other brands. With this innovative spirit and product research Parah anticipated and pioneered changes in the fashion industry, transforming the swimsuit into an object of pure fashion in the 1970s. The Parah Group introduced innovation to the world of fashion advertising and was the first to use wall advertising as a way of communicating with consumers.

RETAIL COMPANY PROFILE The Palmers Textil AG, known as Palmers, is Austriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest textile group. The product range consists of underwear, swimwear and hosiery for women and for men. Currently, there are 315 locations, of which 112 branches in Austria, as well as 145 franchise partners.

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COMPANY PROFILE Wolford AG, founded in 1949 by Walter Palmers and Reinhold Wolf, located in Austria, is a marketer and manufacturer of hosiery and lingerie. Wolford operates in 68 countries with 260 stores.

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RETAIL COMPANY PROFILE La Perla was founded in 1954 by corset-maker Ada Masotti, in Bologna, Italy.The company began manufacturing swimwear in 1971. La Perla opened boutiques in 1991, in Milan and Paris. In 1993, La Perla expanded into perfume, with a perfume bottle designed by Pierre Dinand. La Perla expanded into India in 2007. In July 2007 JH Partners LLC, a private equity firm, acquired a 70 percent stake in La Perla. In October 2007 JH Partners LLC acquired the remaining 30 percent of the La Perla Group from a firm run by the founding Masoti family called Nute Partecipazioni.

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COMPANY PROFILE Launched in 1992, I.D. Sarrieri is synonymous with avant-garde high fashion lingerie. Impeccably crafted and considered, I.D. Sarrieri sources luxurious materials from only the most exquisite haute couture suppliers in the world. Every piece is made individually, by hand, ensuring unrivalled quality and attention to detail in every aspect from design through to production. I.D. Sarrieriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s global success lies with its strong directional approach to luxury lingerie. The philosophy behind the label is ultimate sophistication, bringing traditional couture techniques to the modern woman who understands timeless beauty.

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Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;secret is a brand offering underwear, sleepwear, accessories and swimwear for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s woman. We create exciting new ideas to make life simpler and more fun, on occasions provoking feelings and emotions and on others offering solutions. We are specialists in the female world: a brand created for and by women.

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COMPANY PROFILE Intimissimi has had a rich and fruitful history. The extraordinarily successful formula, devised by CALZEDONIA, has shone brightly ever since its creation in 1986. Intimissimi is a true Italian success story. The brand has become one of the market leaders in underwear in Europe. The Intimissimi brand is a part of the successful Italian company, Calzedonia S.p.A Group. The brand boasts an extensive global franchise network whose shops set the benchmark in sensual, romantic and comfortable underwear.

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RETAIL COMPANY PROFILE Body One stores - about 100 in France and world wide - have one goal: to become a leader on the lingerie market. The development strategy aims to widen the range of clients, maintaining the network of franchises in France and internationally as well as developing in related areas. The success is the result of good knowledge of the market and customers, combined with affordable prices. As far as the franchisor-franchisee relationship, Body One developed a network of 120 stores in France and other countries both in Europe (Span, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Greece) and other parts of the world (Algeria, Morocco, Marticica etc.).

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COMPANY PROFILE The Etam Group currently generates 43.8% of its sales outside France, via its network of branches (Western Europe and China) and franchises. Lingerie has the strongest international presence, with 174 stores in Western Europe (excluding France) and 128 stores in 37 emerging markets (Eastern Europe, Asia-Oceania, Africa and the Middle East).

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RETAIL COMPANY PROFILE Yamamay was born in 2001 from a Gianluigi Cimmino’s idea. And since he strongly believed in the growth potential of the underwear market and the retail world, he asked his family to face a new business challenge. Exactly after ten years of activity, Yamamay is living a second time of development and growth thanks to the entrance in the company of the Carlino Family, owner of the Carpisa brand, and to the foundation of the Pianoforte Holding, where two incredibly successful brands are bound together: Yamamay and Carpisa. “Closer and stronger”. This is the motto of the new holding, which has achieved in a short time the goal of the 1,000 stores and more than 1,200 employees.

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COMPANY PROFILE Calzedonia was founded in 1986 close to Verona, in Vallese di Oppeano, with the aim to create a new way of selling hosiery and beachwear for women, men and children, through a franchising sales network. Little more than twenty years later, the Calzedonia network boasts more than 1.470 shops throughout the world: Italy, Austria, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, France, Macedonia, Montenegro, UK, Slovak Republic, Romania, Germany and Belgium.

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RETAIL COMPANY PROFILE Penti sale network counts more than 36 stores in the most prestigious shopping malls in Turkey and other stores in countries like Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo, Ukraine, Romania, Hungary or Azerbaijan. Every store sells womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tights, socks, underwear, bathing suits, pajamas and home clothing dedicated to women.

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COMPANY PROFILE Attirance is experienced manufacturer of natural cosmetics from Latvia (EU). Established in 2003, the company has developed more than 300 unique products with charming design and wonderful selection of fragrances. Inspired by the beauty of Provence, our goal was to create natural cosmetics that combine expression of feeling beautiful and harmonious. Since 2007 it started to develop a world wide franchise system by offering fully developed business concept with wide product range and proven profitability.

beauty COMPANY PROFILE Lush Retail, Limited is a cosmetics company headquartered in the United Kingdom. In 1994, husband and wife Mark and Mo Constantine opened the first Lush store in Poole under the name Cosmetic House Limited. Lush adopted its current name on 10 April 1995. There are now 830 stores in 51 countries. Lush produces and sells a variety of handmade products, including soaps, shower gels, shampoos and hair conditioners, bath bombs, bubble bars, hand and body lotions and face masks.

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COMPANY PROFILE SABON came to the world out of love for textures and scents, the art of grooming and pleasure, creation and listening, and out of the will to provide people with hours of relaxation and magic in their stormy everyday life. The first SABON store was opened in 1997 on Shenkin Street, in the heart of Tel Aviv, by the two founders of the chain â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sigal Kotler-Levi and Avi Piatok.

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beauty COMPANY PROFILE L’Occitane en Provence, stylised L’OCCITANE en Provence and commonly known as simply L’Occitane, is an international retailer of body, face, and home products based in Manosque, France. The company was founded in 1976 by Olivier Baussan with the purpose to create a company that celebrates and preserves the traditions of his native Provence. L’Occitane means “the woman from Occitania”. In 2010, the company became listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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COMPANY PROFILE Yves Rocher is a worldwide cosmetics and beauty brand, founded in 1959 by the French entrepreneur Yves Rocher (1930–2009) and based in La Gacilly. The company is present in 88 countries on five continents and employs 13,500 personnel, excluding more than 215,000 through additional indirect jobs. The Yves Rocher group achieved a turnover of 2.012 billion euros in 2004. The group also manages the brands Daniel Jouvance, Dr Pierre Ricaud, Isabel Derroisné, Petit Bateau, Kiotis and Galérie Noémie. The company maintains a botanical garden, the Jardin botanique Yves Rocher de La Gacilly, at its industrial site in La Gacilly. It is open to the public without charge.

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The Body Shop International PLC, known as The Body Shop, has 2,400 stores in 61 countries. The company, which has its headquarters in Littlehampton, West Sussex, England, was founded in 1976 by Anita Roddick and is now part of the L’Oréal corporate group.

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COMPANY PROFILE The simple, robust and profitable franchise business model has become an immediate success story. Around the world customers are swapping nonpermanent waxing and expensive, painful laser treatment for this modern and cost-effective alternative. The pioneering, innovative flat rate of EUR 30 per session/area has revolutionized the industry and produced a business model that ensures that customers know exactly what they will be paying, and business owners can easily determine profitability and costs. The No+Vello brand continues its global expansion into international markets such as Brazil, Mexico, England, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Bosnia and now the United States. As one of the fastest growing franchises in history, No+Vello has sold over 1,300 franchises worldwide within the first three years of inception.

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BEAUTY COMPANY PROFILE Cellulem Block is the Spanish franchise leader in cellulite and slimming treatments.. With over 15 years of experience in aesthetics, it has a network of over 180 centres in Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Morocco, Andorra and Romania. Cellulem Block offers a face and body beauty service addressed to people of all ages, solving beauty and health problems including cellulitis, obesity, rheumatism, arthrosis, arthritis, muscular problems and problems with joints and circulation, etc. Visitors to Cellulem Block are given all the information they need on the treatments, their different combinations and the monthly price.

FRANCHISE INFO Launch year: 2001 | Country of origin: Spain | Number of locations: over 200| Locations targeted: cities above 100.000 inhabitants | Franchise fee: depending on the concept, included in the Global Investment | Fees: 200-300 EUR / month, depending of the concept| Global Investment: CB Fotoepilare 21.000 EUR + VAT; CB Anticelulita 41.000 EUR + VAT; CB Anticelulita Premium 65.000 EUR + VAT; CB Bellezza 90.000 EUR + VAT| Average area: 40 m2, 50 m2, 70 m2 | Contract type: Franchise | Duration of contract: 5 years

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COMPANY PROFILE Perfect Nails opened its first salon in Romania in the year 2000. This marked a genuine premiere on the Romanian market, a salon concept specialized in manicure and pedicure services. Today, Perfect Nails is the largest franchise of its kind in Romania. The high quality standard, the rigorous training of the over 100 technicians and the constant support of the US partners recommend Perfect Nails as leaders in this specialized market.

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BEAUTY COMPANY PROFILE FitCurves is a well known and trusted brand on the niche in which it operates. Besides this, other factors have contributed to the company’s success: • FitCurves is a key player in the dynamic healthcare industry, a market with revenues of approximately $ 20 million in U.S. only. • FitCurves is the largest fitness franchise in the world, market leader in the USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Ecuador, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom and Ukraine. • In the past 15 years, FitCurves was recognized as the fastest growing Franchise in the world.

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COMPANY PROFILE Gettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s redefines the value chain of beauty centres, being a 5 star salon from all points of view: location, staff, services, standards, products, but, contrary to expectations, at Romanian prices. Since inception, Gettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hair Studio built itself a name synonymous with professionalism and excellence, not only through the large number of customers but rather through continuous involvement in the biggest national and international events.

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BEAUTY COMPANY PROFILE GETT’S Color Bar represents a new GETT’S brand, with a unique concept in Romania, which combines the beauty salon with a fashion-cafe, in a show of light, color, sounds and images. Gett’s is an image creator through the proposed transformations combined with the perfect accessory for your face, whereas fashion café offers the delight of savouring a refreshing cocktail!

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COMPANY PROFILE Geta Voinea salon is one of the most popular beauty salons in Bucharest and even Romania, owned by well known stylist Geta Voinea. Geta Voineaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creation line gives birth to a merge between cut, colour and customer. With an exquisite attention to detail, after a preliminary consultation, GV professionals evaluate your needs and preferences and set the structure of the hairstyle, hairstyle line, the desired colour, beauty and wellness treatments and procedures, be it for your hair, skin or body.

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BEAUTY COMPANY PROFILE Marco Aldany is the number 1 Hair & Beauty chain in Spain, due to the activity carried out by individual departments that make up the company, which offers a unique service and support for the franchisee for it to conduct a successful business, to start Marco Aldany professional salon, providing such a variety of services tailored to each of his clients.

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COMPANY PROFILE Toni Mascolo and brother Guy co-founded the first TONI&GUY salon in 1963 in Clapham, London, joined later by their two brothers Bruno and Anthony. By the late 1990s, the company had grown from a single salon to over 100 in 20 countries worldwide. TONI&GUY has over 420 salons in 42 countries worldwide, employing over 5000 people in the UK and a further 2000+ employees across the world.

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BEAUTY COMPANY PROFILE “Being current and taking pleasure in reflecting his clientele’s evolving tastes and underlying desires.” This is Jean Louis David’s mantra. The visionary hairdresser opened his first salon in 1961 in Avenue Wagram in Paris, and it wasn’t long before he was at the top of his profession. This success was largely due to his innovative techniques and his passion for woman’s beauty. For Jean Louis David, hairdressing is an art which he continually reinvents as the seasons change.

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Magic Factory is a company specialized in marketing products under licenses such as Disney ®, Warner ®, Simpsons ®, Supernenas ®, Pucca ®, Garfield ®, Shin Chan, Winnie the Pooh, Hello Kitty, Bob foam, Charmmy Kitty, Campanilla, Camp Rock and Hannah Montana for more than 15 years.

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KIDS COMPANY PROFILE A world to discover, dedicated to children apparel. A franchising network of shops taking advantage of prestigious trademarks such as Disney and Warner Bros. An opportunity to enter the world of clothing assisted by sector experts. All this and much more in the fantastic world of FANTASY STORE.

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Country of origin: Italy | Locations targeted: Commercial centres and street locations in high-traffic areas | Average area: 70 -120 m2 | Contract type: Franchise | Duration of contract: 5 years

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COMPANY PROFILE Since the foundation in the sixties this philosophy has been translated in a distinctive competence in the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wear, from the babies to the teenager. The company was born as a small familiar firm and after a great development is nowadays a modern industrial company which is able to adapt itself with success to the treacherous terrain of modern market thanks to its poly functional structure. From the beginning the choice to pursue a brand strategy made MONTEFIORE highly-regarded by millions of consumers.

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KIDS COMPANY PROFILE The word “pixel”, borrowed from the digital vocabulary, has been chosen to identify an innovative store marketing project organized in a network of partnership and franchising relations, which was established in 2000. Pixel trade mark initially developed in the international market, through the opening of one-brand stores, but very soon it proved to be strong enough to face up to the qualified world of the specialist multibrand stores, both in Italy and overseas. The company has taken its rightful place in the survey of the clothing and accessory industry, particularly dealing with “total look” sportswear for babies and kids from an age of 0 up to 14 years, and in few years managed to occupy a leading position in the market.

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COMPANY PROFILE Century 21 Real Estate LLC is a real estate agent franchise company founded in 1971. The Century 21 System consists of over 8,000 independently owned and operated offices. Century 21 has offices in more than 73 countries and territories. Starting with 2007, CENTURY 21 Network enters into the Romanian real estate market, offering you the opportunity to benefit from almost 40 years of successful expertise. Through franchise support, field support and marketing and recognition personnel, CENTURY 21 Romania offers world-class service to its System franchisees, brokers and sales associates. This ensures that CENTURY 21 System members are aware of all the tools, programs and initiatives available to them.

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REAL ESTATE COMPANY PROFILE In 1973, Dave Liniger was fairly fresh out of the U.S. Air Force and not too far removed from his rural Indiana boyhood. He had found his niche selling real estate, energized by the gratitude he received from the families he helped. But as he learned more about his profession, he realized, “There’s a better way to do this.” Unable to find an office ready for his ideas, he started RE/MAX as a one-agent office in Denver. The concept, strikingly simple in hindsight, caught on; and the competition never caught up. RE/MAX grew from 21 agents in 1973 to around 90,000 today. Today, the RE/MAX Balloon stands for trustworthy, results-oriented real estate sales help in more than 80 countries.

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COMPANY PROFILE Engel & VĂślkers is one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading service companies specialised in the sale and rental of premium residential property, commercial real estate and yachts. Thanks to our unique and constantly expanding network and the strength of our brand, we have access to an exclusive clientele. We feel most at home among discerning individuals. Our employees live the spirit of our brand with true passion.

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ERA Real Estate was founded by Jim Jackson in 1972 as Electronic Realty Associates, Inc. It is a national real estate franchise and a subsidiary of Realogy. ERA has approximately 2,500 franchise and company owned offices and approximately 30,084 sales associates located in 42 countries and territories across the world.

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COMPANY PROFILE WSI is the world leader in Internet marketing, Web development and Web design. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, WSI has been developing profitable Digital Marketing Solutions for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) since the mid 1990s. WSI is committed to improving the profitability of its customers through the use of leading-edge digital technologies, delivered by knowledgeable and service-oriented Digital Marketing Consultants. When you work with WSI you can be sure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working with a leading edge company that not only contributes and incorporates the best practices in its field, but also sets new benchmarks and raises the bar for others to follow.

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SERVICES COMPANY PROFILE Crestcom International is changing the way business is done in more than 50 countries, 25+ language versions, and maybe in a city near you. Their video-based, live-facilitated management training has received the “National Training Award,” the highest accolade in England’s training industry. They are four-time honoree, by Entrepreneur magazine, as the world’s #1 management training franchise. Crestcom is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado USA.

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COMPANY PROFILE FasTracKids is a proven innovator in international early childhood education. Using programs designed for children 6 months to 8 years old, FasTracKids provides an educational advantage by encouraging children to discover a love of learning in a fun and interactive setting. FasTracKids utilizes revolutionary technology to reinforce a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communication, creativity, confidence, critical thinking and collaboration skills that will carry over into the home and school settings.

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SERVICES COMPANY PROFILE Mathnasium is an international chain of year-round learning centres where children go to improve their math skills. Each franchised centre utilizes the Mathnasium Method, an individually customizable educational curriculum created through over 35 years of classroom experience and research. Its goal: teach children math in a way that makes sense to them.

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COMPANY PROFILE The SIGNARAMA brand was founded in 1986 by Ray and Roy Titus. SIGNARAMA is the largest sign franchisor in the world, approaching 1,000 stores worldwide. Entrepreneurs have been launching full-service sign centres for nearly 25 years. As companies compete more and more for consumersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attention, brand recognition and local advertising has become vitally important to businesses. Local businesses increasingly rely on SIGNARAMA franchisees to supply them with their signage and local messaging needs throughout the world. By offering the best products, services, and innovation unmatched in the industry, SIGNARAMA has maintained its position as the industry leader.

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SERVICES COMPANY PROFILE 5àSec was created in 1968 from a real innovative concept based on services with a good quality/price ratio accessible to everybody, straight forward rates with only 5 different prices (hence the «5» in 5àSec) and with fast delivery return. From then on, 5àSec has benefited from a huge development thanks to a commercial offer which came at the right moment. In 30 years, the brand has first expanded in the French territory and then began its great international expansion. Today the brand is present on 4 continents. Thanks to its 1750 shops, 5àSec group is represented in about 30 countries.

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COMPANY PROFILE Naturally every car owner wants to drive an attractive car which diminishes very little in value. Mr CAP is a Swedish franchise organization established in 1990 which specializes in just one area: to refine, protect and maintain our customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cars, with particular emphasis on the cars exterior and interior standard. A Mr CAP treatment is a craftsmanship carried out by people with a passion for cars. Our business is built on our own continual technology and product development, and is only available from licensed and certified Mr CAP shops.

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AUTO COMPANY PROFILE Sydney-based Jim Cornish and Stewart Nicholls established Ecowash Mobile in March 2004 as a completely waterless mobile car washing and detailing franchise system. With water restrictions becoming tougher around Australia and a population becoming increasingly time-poor, car owners have started considering smarter ways to keep their cars clean and help Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thirsty climate. As a result, the demand for Ecowash Mobile and its waterless concept has grown quickly. By making the opportunity available through the franchise business mobile, ecowash mobile has established a team of entrepreneurs throughout Australia and in several overseas markets.

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Premio service-stores are functional in 10 European countries, including Romania. Goodyear Dunlop Tires Romania supports Premio partners both financially and logistically, also investing in marketing activities and training of qualified personnel.

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AUTO COMPANY PROFILE Have you ever dreamt to have your own pit stop? At Auto Soft, a perfectly coordinated team puts you back on track in the best shape in no time. Autosoft is an expert on wheels service. It has the most trained people and the best tools. Autosoft offers one of the most diverse and complete tire & wheels supply in the market. Autosoft became one of the biggest wheel & tire companies in the country because it does more than selling products. It offers expertise, extremely diverse products and quality service.

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COMPANY PROFILE Euromaster is the leading integrated tyre service (car, heavy vehicles, agricultural and civil engineering) and car maintenance network in Europe. Euromaster has more than 2200 service centres (integrated + franchise) in 17 European countries.

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AUTO COMPANY PROFILE Sixt Rent A Car was founded in 1912 in Munich Germany, making Sixt the oldest rent a car company in the world. Sixt is known in Europe for its great rental car services and low price rentals. The Sixt family is still actively managing Sixt rent a car and throughout the years Sixt has enjoyed rapid growth. We now operate in 105 countries and with 220,000 rental vehicles worldwide. Throughout the years Sixt has always been the leader of innovation in the car rental industry including feats such as being the first car rental company to have a website and the ability to reserve a car via a smart phone. Sixt has made a huge impact on the rental car industry and plans on continuing to do so in the years to come.

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COMPANY PROFILE KA International opened its first shop in 1984 in Madrid. From then on, Kaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development has been most outstanding, specially since the beginning of its international spread in 1992. Currently, KA International boasts over 400 outlets in 45 countries worldwide. KA International creates and provides a variety of colours and textures, sharing with its clients its innovative vision and projects, and its exclusive trends.

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FURNITURE COMPANY PROFILE Maison Decor is an interior design company founded in Madrid in 1993, having more than 35 years of industry experience in the international arena. Maison Decor offers a wide range of fabrics, upholstered furniture, wallpaper and accessories: lamps, trimmings, and wooden furniture, etc. Today, its network counts more than 75 stores in Spain and over 30 abroad in countries like Germany, France, Mexico, Italy, Malta, Morocco, Norway, New Zealand, Portugal, Poland and Switzerland.

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COMPANY PROFILE NEOSET S.A, after 30 years of activation in the Greek market is the biggest furniture company, with 100 stores all over Greece for the trademarks it owns. Keeping always in mind the innovative approach, NEOSET S.A. offers high level products and services which meet totally the contemporary requirements of the consumers. The groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activation abroad started in 1990 in Canada. Today, the group exports products to Ethiopia, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Romania and Equator.

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FURNITURE COMPANY PROFILE ELVILA SA, is a Romanian company founded in 1990 by Viorel Catarama. The company is one of the leading brands in the production and marketing of furniture in Romania. Currently, Elvila owns a total of 41 stores nationwide, including 24 stores in: Alba Iulia, Alexandria, Bacau, Baia Mare, Botosani, Beius, Brad, Braila, Brasov, Bucharest, Calarasi, Cluj, Constanta, Craiova, Focsani, Galati, Iasi, Mizil, Petrosani, Ploiesti, Suceava, Targu Mures, Timisoara, Vaslui and 17 franchise stores and distributors.

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COMPANY PROFILE With an experience of over 60 years in the business, Banak Importa is the leading Spanish company in the furniture market and a major exporter nationally and internationally. Banak Importa emerged in 1998 as a concept exclusively dedicated to colonial furniture, of ethnic inspiration. Its style won both the national and international market, due to mix between different furniture and interior decorations that give life its customers homes.

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BoConcept, headquartered Herning, Denmark, is a high-end Danish designer and manufacturer of sleek modern design furniture, with an emphasis on fashion and functionality, that has approximately 300 locations around the world. It was established in 1952. The company appeals to a younger, â&#x20AC;&#x153;hipâ&#x20AC;? consumer base.

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