Global Franchise Forum 2025 in Colombo concludes on a high note

The Sri Lanka edition of the Global Franchise Forum (GFF) successfully concluded on 27 April at the Sheraton Hotel, Colombo, bringing together an exceptional mix of global brands, investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders for a powerful day of networking, insights, and opportunity.

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With a remarkably high turnout that exceeded expectations, the event welcomed a diverse audience, including many from the targeted sectors-hospitality, retail, healthcare, and educationalongside aspiring entrepreneurs, growth-focused SMEs, and decision-makers from adjacent industries, all eager to explore franchising as a growth avenue.

The forum, supported by esteemed partners such as Indo-Lanka Chamber of Commerce, Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Sri Lanka, Colombo Chamber of Commerce, Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL), and Indian Small Business & Franchise Association (ISFA) reinforced the growing importance of international franchise development in the country’s economic resurgence.