27th June 2016 THE PHILIPPINE franchising sector could grow faster than initially thought amid the leadership transition, an official of the Philippine Franchising Association (PFA) said, with about 300 local and international brands possibly entering the market within the year. “Initially, the PFA was looking at a 10%-15% growth in the franchise industry,” PFA…
Monday, 27 June 2016 After 14 outlets and 10 years of organic growth, Kluang Station is embarking on a new phase of growth via franchising. Retail businesses are often encouraged to take the franchise route as it is a good way to grow amidst challenging market conditions while also drawing more entrepreneurs into the sector.…
The Star – 17 June 2016 ALTHOUGH the importance of exercise has caught up on many Malaysians, going to a gym could be quite intimidating but Anytime Fitness is banking on its “family-oriented” environment targeting first time goers. “Anytime Fitness that is available around the clock is designed to target the 99% of our…
15 June 2016 Primrose Schools, a leading early education and care franchise, has identified New York and New Jersey as key growth markets with demand for high-quality early education services. To meet this need, the franchising company is seeking entrepreneurs with a passion for educating the next generation of leaders at the International Franchise…
14 June 2016 KUALA LUMPUR: Members of the public are advised to stop spreading false news about the halal status of food products from McDonald’s, which has resurfaced on social media recently. A spokesman for the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) said they had previously issued a statement on the halal status of products…
14 June 2016 KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Members of the public are advised to stop spreading false news about the halal status of food products from McDonald’s which has resurfaced on social media recently. A spokesman for the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) said they had previously issued a statement on the…
14 June 2016 CARROLLTON, Texas – Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc., will share information on how to build a brand by putting and keeping customers first by participating on a general session panel titled, “Your Customer Comes First” at the 2016 Franchise Consumer Marketing Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on June 22. Monson joins a panel…
14 June 2016 China National Chemical Corp. and New Hope Group Co. are among companies considering bids for McDonald’s Corp. operations in the world’s most populous nation, people with knowledge of the matter said. Buyout firm KKR & Co. is considering teaming up with a Chinese firm to make a joint bid for the…
14 June 2016 The South isn’t hurting when it comes to fried chicken places. There are hundreds of local restaurants, regional chains and roadside shacks that could lay claim to title of best fried chicken in the U.S. There are even gas stations that put chicken joints north of the Mason-Dixon Line to shame.…
13 June 2016 PARAMUS, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As franchising remains an increasingly viable business opportunity, prospective business owners and entrepreneurs from throughout the United States and around the globe are gearing up to meet face-to-face with representatives of top franchise brands at the industry’s biggest event June 16-18 at the Javits Center in New York City.…
