World SME Expo



1. Innovation & Branding - The New Breed of SMEs
2. Discover Market Opportunities in Mainland China and Emerging Markets
3. Embracing The Latest Trend of E-Commerce
4. Dialogues with Celebrity
5. Global Economic and Financial Outlook: 2017
6. Hong Kong SME Innovative Award 2016 Awards Ceremony
7. "Support to SMEs: Mentorship Programme and Funding Support Measures of the Trade and Industry Department"
8. How to Recruit and Motivate the New Generation Staff?
9. Investment Opportunities for Commercial Properties and Shops
HKIFS Roundtable Meeting
HKIFS “Advice from the Wise” Seminar Series
HKIFS Brand Briefing Sessions
Speaker Details

Mr. David Barr
Managing Director, Franworth
David Barr currently sits on the board of directors of a variety of public and private entities, both domestic and international. He focuses on several verticals with emphasis on franchising and restaurants. He currently holds the following positions –
  1. Managing Director, Franworth
  2. Chairman, Your Pie (fast casual pizza franchisor)
  3. Chairman, The Spice & Tea Exchange LLC (franchisor of Spice & Tea retail locations)
  4. Board of Directors of BrightStar Care (franchisor of home healthcare services)
  5. Board of Directors of Domino’s Pizza – China (franchisee of Shanghai and Beijing)
  6. Board of Directors of Del Frisco Restaurant Group (dba Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouses, Del Frisco’s Grille, and Sullivan’s Steakhouses; NASDAQ listed)
  7. Board of Directors of TITLE Boxing Clubs International, LLC (franchisor of fitness clubs)
  8. Board of Directors of Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, Inc. (franchisor of premium sandwich shops)
  9. Board of Directors of the Bistro Group (the second largest franchisee of TGI Fridays)

In addition to his board work, Barr is a franchisee of KFC, Taco Bell, Capriotti’s Sandwich Shops, and The Spice & Tea Exchange. Barr has also invested in various commercial real estate projects in the United States as well as certain other small private equity ventures.

David has previously held the following positions –

  1. Board of Directors of Famous Brands (franchisor of Mrs. Fields Cookies and TCBY), 2007-2015
  2. Board of Directors of Real Mex (franchisor of Chevy’s and operator of El Torito), 2014-2015
  3. Chairman of Rita Restaurants Corp. (dba Don Pablo’s Mexican Restaurants), 2007 to 2014
  4. Chairman of The Jewellery Group (approx 130 retail jewelry stores in Australia), 2011 to 2104
  5. Board of Directors of Wornick, Inc. (food manufacturer), 2013 to 2014
  6. Chairman of Samuels Jewelers (7th largest specialty jewelry company in the US) 2000-2006
2016 Seminar Schedule
(C3) “Advice from the Wise” seminar series — “Transform to Fit the New F&B Trends”
Date: 2 December, 2016 (Friday)
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM