As the world economy continues its rebound, businesses the world over are seeing an uptick in activity, and franchises are no exception. The best franchise opportunities are still out there, particularly in booming markets such as China and India. American fast food franchises such as KFC and Pizza Hut continue to increase the size and depth of their footprints on the Indian subcontinent. China has also seen similar growth of 40% in its franchise industry - even Super 8 Hotel, an American hotel franchise, has established a beachhead in the world’s most populous nation.

It’s not only fast food franchises across Asia which are reaping the benefits of an improving economy. In the USA, many segments of the service sector have seen measurable improvement, including senior care, which has jumped 13% per year since 2006, and tax prep, with Liberty Tax leading the industry in 2009 by adding more than 400 new offices to its nationwide network. Robert Purvin, CEO of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, says 2010 will begin to offer some relief to everyone: "2010…will be a year of improvement. I think we'll see all sectors start back up again as the general economy rises".

Smaller and emerging economies, particularly those in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), also offer some of the world’s best franchise opportunities. Franchises are relatively under-represented in the EMEA, despite many franchises reporting extraordinary per-capita sales.

The EMEA Franchise Show 2011 is a unique online event designed for entrepreneurs looking to meet and connect with some of the best franchise opportunities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This international online trade show will be live and interactive 24-7 from February 1st - March 11th 2011.

BusinessGlobal.com, a pioneer in international interactive virtual trade shows and online events, will host the EMEA Franchise Show 2011. BusinessGlobal.com virtual exhibitions, a service provided by ExpoGlobalOnline.com, recreate the environment, experience, and functionality of a conventional trade show. The company’s easy-to-use business park platform employs best-of-breed Web 2.0 technologies, specifically social networking and Rich Internet Applications (RIAs), and provides each exhibitor with a valuable exhibition toolbox. For more information, and to register, please visit www.businessglobal.com.