American Franchisors Aim at the Markets of Brazil, Central and Eastern Europe
 Such prominent franchisors as McDonald’s and Subway plan to enter the markets with a steadily augmenting portion of middle class customers (including Chinese and Indian markets).
 
Stagnant economic situations in the USA hamper business development in the country. Therefore, most franchisors choose to [...]

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Economy in Europe Benefits as Production Figures Show Steady Rise
Positive signs for the European economy are surfacing rapidly, according to recent reports in EU Business publications. One survey on Monday showed Manufacturing activity in the 16 Euro-based countries rose to their highest levels in 11 months in July.  Such a substantial boost is a promising sign of improving economic [...]

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B&Q owner Kingfisher is mulling an unprecedented move into franchising as it seeks to expand into new international markets.
The world’s third-largest home improvement retailer already has wholly owned operations throughout Europe and China, but is now looking into franchising as a way to expand further into different territories, although it said in the short term [...]

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Emerging Global Hot Spots for Retailers
While most retailers have slowed or stopped expansion in the U.S, it may be a good time to move into emerging markets according to A.T. Kearney’s eighth annual Global Retail Development Index (GRDI), which analyzes the retail investment attractiveness of thirty emerging markets.
Top five countries in 2009:
1. India
2. Russia
3. China
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Advantages of Franchise Ownership
You could start a business of your own without involving anyone other than your advisors – an accountant, a solicitor and banker. But, there are many people who want to be their own boss but within the comfort zone of a tried and tested business. They don’t want to make a painful [...]

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U.S. Retail Lull Means Prep Time for International Expansion
Mexico, Asia, Russia seen as likely markets
Franchise model continues to be popular, with low risk
Outlets also seen as growth engine
U.S. retail giants in home furnishings, food and clothing are expected to push into emerging markets such as Mexico, Brazil and China, once the [...]

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Because of the particular and sometimes complex nature of legal aspects and protocols in international franchising, the International Franchising Group (IFG) is offering this FAQ as a roadmap of sorts to help shed some light on an important aspect of franchising that either eludes or befuddles many who trek towards global expansion.
Governing Law and Dispute [...]

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The term ‘franchising’ has been used to describe many different forms of business relationships, including licensing, distributor and agency arrangements. The more popular use of the term has arisen from the development of what is called ‘business format franchising.’
Business format franchising is the granting of a license by one person (the franchisor) to another [...]

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In order to grow its UK business further, Choice Hotels Europe expands franchise development team
Choice Hotels Europe, part of Choice Hotels International, the group behind the Comfort, Quality, Sleep Inn and Clarion brands, has expanded its Franchise Development team in order to grow its UK business further.
Andrew Horder has been appointed Franchise Development Manager for [...]

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For over 10 years Gloria Jean’s Coffees has been replicating its successful Australian franchise network into international markets and now has over 900 outlets located in 34 countries including Turkey, Singapore, the UAE and Mexico. The company is currently looking for European Master Franchise partners to build on its success and expand across Europe.
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