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Burger King's (US) Parent Targets for More Global Growth

By Kimberly Chin WSJ Mon., Feb. 11, 2019 Restaurant Brands International Inc., the parent of Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, is marching ahead on expanding the international presence of all three brands as it scouts for sales

Brioche Doree (France) Signs Master Franchise Agreement for India

French bakery chain Brioche Doree on Saturday forayed into India with the launch of its first store in Connaught Place, New Delhi.

Starbucks Chief: Luckin Won't Beat Us in China

Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson doesnät expect competitor Luckin to beat the worldäs largest coffee brand in China by yearäs end, despite Luckinäs claim it will have 4,500 stores in that time frame compared to Starbucksä current 3,600 locations.

Wayback Burgers (US) Reports Strong Growth in 2018

Wayback Burgers grew tremendously in 2018, the company announced Wednesday, with a huge franchise development push, an expanding consumer base and increased awareness of the brand's blazing success story.

FAT Brands (US) Announces 60-Unit Expansion in India

Over the next 10 years, FAT Brands is developing 60 co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurants throughout India in partnership with Franglobal Advisors Private Limited, according to a company press release.

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RETAIL PRODUCTS FRANCHISE NEWS

Galeries Lafayette (France) Plans to Expand in the Middle East

The French high-end department store Galeries Lafayette plans to expand in the Middle East with up to 10 stores in the region by 2025, and tap the growing e-commerce market with a multilingual website, its chief executive said.

LuLu Group Retail Arm to Expand to 300 Stores, Targets Rs 4-bn Revenue by 2020

The strategy is to establish its presence in South India and move to North India with various brands

E-mart (South Korea) Signs Franchise Agreement on Private Brands in Philippines

E-mart signs franchise agreement on private brands in Philippines.

Lakeland (UK) Announces its Return to the Middle East

Lakeland, the UK's leading kitchenware specialist, announced its return to the Middle East today by opening in a 244m2 store in Dubai Mall.

AZADEA Group to Develop Urban Outfitters (US) in the Middle East

Middle East retailer AZADEA Group has announced an exclusive partnership with American fashion and lifestyle brand Urban Outfitters.

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RETAIL SERVICES FRANCHISE NEWS

Realty ONE Group (US) Opens First International Office in Canada

Realty ONE Group Insider in Edmonton Becomes Inaugural International Office.

Hotel Brands Expand With Developments Abroad

Hotels are setting roots across the U.K., Europe and the Mediterranean.

Marriott (US) Signs Historic Franchise Agreement for Hotel in Monrovia

New project near Monrovia City Hall to become Liberia's first internationally branded hotel.

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SERVICE & B2B NEWS

OakNorth (UK) Raises $440 Million for US Expansion

UK challenger bank OakNorth has closed a $440 million funding round with the SoftBank Vision Fund and the Clermont Group as it sets sights on building out its international franchise.

IWG (Switzerland) Plans to Grow in Latin America

Itäs been quite a year for International Workplace Group (IWG).

Reliance FM (UAE) Continues International Expansion

In May of 2018, we had the official signing of our second global franchise in Doha, Qatar.

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INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE NEWS

Middle East Firms Target Franchising of Filipino Brands

Companies from the Middle East are eyeing to bring Filipino brands to their continent, Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) Director Sam Christopher Lim revealed on the sidelines of the Franchise Asia Philippines (FAPHL) 2018 International Conferen

PH Franchise Industry Pursues Initiatives to Sustain Growth

Pursuing overseas expansion, going digital and integrating the farm sector to the value chain are just some of the initiatives that the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) is looking at these days to sustain growth of the local industry.

206 Foreign Brands Franchised in Vietnam

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has granted 206 franchise licences for foreign brands in Vietnam since 2007, reports from the ministry showed.

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FRANCHISE RESOURCES AND DOWNLOADS

Facts About Franchising in the Philippines

5 facts infographic that shows franchising in the Philippines is central to ASEAN growth

Factors Attracting Franchise Brands to South East Asia

Infographic showing 10 factors attracting franchise brands to South East Asia.

Why Consider International Expansion

Infographic explains multi-unit franchising in the context of international growth

6 Questions to Ask Before Expanding Internationally

6 Questions to Consider Before Expanding Your Brand Internationally

Are You Ready for International Expansion?

17 page presentation (PDF) about international franchise expansion

Global Trends in Franchising

An overview of the Global Trends in Franchising.

MORE FRANCHISE RESOURCES

PRESS RELEASES

9Round Opens First South American Location in Argentina

9Round Franchising, LLC, expands internationally with the recent opening of its first studio in Argentina, marking the brand’s official entrance into South America. Argentina is the 15th country outside of the U.S where 9Round is operating.

FASTSIGNS (US) Continues International Expansion

Fastsigns International (Carrollton, Texas) a world-leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchisor, has announced that it's signed 32 franchise agreements so far in 2018 to develop new, co-branded and conversion centers across the U.S. i

ICONS Coffee Couture (Germany) Continues Global Expansion

ICONS Coffee Couture, an international lifestyle coffee chain announced that it has appointed Hassan Jawad as its new CEO, to lead the company through its next phase of innovation and spur exponential growth.

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FRANCHISE BLOG

The F&B Franchise Industry Experiences Steady Growth in the Middle East

This blog is the third in a series of three. It is a continuation from the previous blog.

Broader Global Franchise Trends Drive Brands to Focus on Southeast Asia

As the ASEAN is shaped by broader global trends in franchising, it continues to be a prime market for brands seeking international development. A few of these global trends include:

Why Are International Franchise Brands Focusing on Southeast Asia?

10 Regional Factors Why International Franchise Brands Are Focusing on Development in Southeast Asia

Franchise News

FOOD FRANCHISE NEWS

Burger King's (US) Parent Targets for More Global Growth

By Kimberly Chin WSJ Mon., Feb. 11, 2019 Restaurant Brands International Inc., the parent of Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, is marching ahead on expanding the international presence of all three brands as it scouts for sales

Brioche Doree (France) Signs Master Franchise Agreement for India

French bakery chain Brioche Doree on Saturday forayed into India with the launch of its first store in Connaught Place, New Delhi.

Starbucks Chief: Luckin Won't Beat Us in China

Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson doesnät expect competitor Luckin to beat the worldäs largest coffee brand in China by yearäs end, despite Luckinäs claim it will have 4,500 stores in that time frame compared to Starbucksä current 3,600 locations.

Wayback Burgers (US) Reports Strong Growth in 2018

Wayback Burgers grew tremendously in 2018, the company announced Wednesday, with a huge franchise development push, an expanding consumer base and increased awareness of the brand's blazing success story.

FAT Brands (US) Announces 60-Unit Expansion in India

Over the next 10 years, FAT Brands is developing 60 co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurants throughout India in partnership with Franglobal Advisors Private Limited, according to a company press release.

MORE FOOD FRANCHISE NEWS

RETAIL PRODUCTS FRANCHISE NEWS

Galeries Lafayette (France) Plans to Expand in the Middle East

The French high-end department store Galeries Lafayette plans to expand in the Middle East with up to 10 stores in the region by 2025, and tap the growing e-commerce market with a multilingual website, its chief executive said.

LuLu Group Retail Arm to Expand to 300 Stores, Targets Rs 4-bn Revenue by 2020

The strategy is to establish its presence in South India and move to North India with various brands

E-mart (South Korea) Signs Franchise Agreement on Private Brands in Philippines

E-mart signs franchise agreement on private brands in Philippines.

Lakeland (UK) Announces its Return to the Middle East

Lakeland, the UK's leading kitchenware specialist, announced its return to the Middle East today by opening in a 244m2 store in Dubai Mall.

AZADEA Group to Develop Urban Outfitters (US) in the Middle East

Middle East retailer AZADEA Group has announced an exclusive partnership with American fashion and lifestyle brand Urban Outfitters.

MORE RETAIL PRODUCTS FRANCHISE NEWS

RETAIL SERVICES FRANCHISE NEWS

Realty ONE Group (US) Opens First International Office in Canada

Realty ONE Group Insider in Edmonton Becomes Inaugural International Office.

Hotel Brands Expand With Developments Abroad

Hotels are setting roots across the U.K., Europe and the Mediterranean.

Marriott (US) Signs Historic Franchise Agreement for Hotel in Monrovia

New project near Monrovia City Hall to become Liberia's first internationally branded hotel.

MORE RETAIL SERVICES FRANCHISE NEWS

SERVICE & B2B NEWS

OakNorth (UK) Raises $440 Million for US Expansion

UK challenger bank OakNorth has closed a $440 million funding round with the SoftBank Vision Fund and the Clermont Group as it sets sights on building out its international franchise.

IWG (Switzerland) Plans to Grow in Latin America

Itäs been quite a year for International Workplace Group (IWG).

Reliance FM (UAE) Continues International Expansion

In May of 2018, we had the official signing of our second global franchise in Doha, Qatar.

MORE SERVICE & B2B FRANCHISE NEWS

INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE NEWS

Middle East Firms Target Franchising of Filipino Brands

Companies from the Middle East are eyeing to bring Filipino brands to their continent, Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) Director Sam Christopher Lim revealed on the sidelines of the Franchise Asia Philippines (FAPHL) 2018 International Conferen

PH Franchise Industry Pursues Initiatives to Sustain Growth

Pursuing overseas expansion, going digital and integrating the farm sector to the value chain are just some of the initiatives that the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) is looking at these days to sustain growth of the local industry.

206 Foreign Brands Franchised in Vietnam

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has granted 206 franchise licences for foreign brands in Vietnam since 2007, reports from the ministry showed.

MORE INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE NEWS

FRANCHISE RESOURCES AND DOWNLOADS

Facts About Franchising in the Philippines

5 facts infographic that shows franchising in the Philippines is central to ASEAN growth

Factors Attracting Franchise Brands to South East Asia

Infographic showing 10 factors attracting franchise brands to South East Asia.

Why Consider International Expansion

Infographic explains multi-unit franchising in the context of international growth

6 Questions to Ask Before Expanding Internationally

6 Questions to Consider Before Expanding Your Brand Internationally

Are You Ready for International Expansion?

17 page presentation (PDF) about international franchise expansion

Global Trends in Franchising

An overview of the Global Trends in Franchising.

MORE FRANCHISE RESOURCES

PRESS RELEASES

9Round Opens First South American Location in Argentina

9Round Franchising, LLC, expands internationally with the recent opening of its first studio in Argentina, marking the brand’s official entrance into South America. Argentina is the 15th country outside of the U.S where 9Round is operating.

FASTSIGNS (US) Continues International Expansion

Fastsigns International (Carrollton, Texas) a world-leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchisor, has announced that it's signed 32 franchise agreements so far in 2018 to develop new, co-branded and conversion centers across the U.S. i

ICONS Coffee Couture (Germany) Continues Global Expansion

ICONS Coffee Couture, an international lifestyle coffee chain announced that it has appointed Hassan Jawad as its new CEO, to lead the company through its next phase of innovation and spur exponential growth.

MORE PRESS RELEASES

FRANCHISE BLOG

The F&B Franchise Industry Experiences Steady Growth in the Middle East

This blog is the third in a series of three. It is a continuation from the previous blog.

Broader Global Franchise Trends Drive Brands to Focus on Southeast Asia

As the ASEAN is shaped by broader global trends in franchising, it continues to be a prime market for brands seeking international development. A few of these global trends include:

Why Are International Franchise Brands Focusing on Southeast Asia?

10 Regional Factors Why International Franchise Brands Are Focusing on Development in Southeast Asia

MORE FRANCHISE BLOGS