press releases 2009

American Franchise Day – press conference

Prague, October 1 - The Czech Franchise Institute and Foreign Commercial Service of the United States Embassy in Prague will organize a FrAMchise Day 2009 – American Franchise Day on October 20, 2009.  We would like to invite you to press conference on Thursday, October 8 at 11 a.m. in the Ambassador’s residence where the organizers will introduce the program for the event. Representatives from exhibiting companies and research agencies will also be present at the press conference.

The program of the FrAMChise Day conference includes not only brand presentations but also will address the importance of franchising and marketing.  The event will focus on this type of enterprise, discussing the possibilities of broader applications in the Czech market and the elimination of obstacles in different entrepreneurial environments. The speakers will also discuss recent research on Czechs’ view of American brands, current trends in alimentation, and the impact of shopping centers. 

For more information visit the event website www.framchiseday.cz or contact the Press Section of the U.S. Embassy.

Due to organizational arrangements, you must register for the press conference by Wednesday, October 7, 2 pm with Petr Dolezel at DolezelP@state.gov.

Refreshments will be served after the official part of the press conference is concluded.

Press Conference: American Franchise Day – FrAMchise 2009

Date: October 8, 11 am
Venue: U.S. Ambassador’s residence, Dr. Zikmunda Wintra 3, Prague 6 – Bubenec

Registration:   DolezelP@state.gov