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International expansion for U.S. franchises
This article outlines the reasons why many franchises are looking outside their home country for their expansion plans and discusses the best methods for international expansion. The main focus of this article is U.S. franchises expanding to other countries. There is also some information contained in this article relating to franchises entering the U.S. market.
Read More International expansion for U.S. franchisesIs your Franchise Fit for Spain?
If you want to start franchising in Spain, you need to know that there are more legal barriers than in most countries, including the United States...
Read More Is your Franchise Fit for Spain?Is your Franchise Fit for France?
If you are a franchisor thinking about entering the French franchise market, there are certain things that you need to know. Here are several figures to give you an idea of what the market looks like: in 2008, there were 1,234 franchise brands and 49,094 franchise units in France. According to a survey of the French Franchise Federation (FFF), the same year, 10.3% of the franchise brands established in France were foreign ones.
Read More Is your Franchise Fit for France?Bringing a Franchise into the UK and Irish Markets
The UK franchise market is probably the most active and developed in Europe. As neighboring countries with a shared language and cultural similarities, the Irish and UK markets have become somewhat intertwined...
Read More Bringing a Franchise into the UK and Irish MarketsIs your franchise fit for Germany ?
Even though the concept of franchising a business is not as widely known in Germany as it would be in the US or the United Kingdom, the franchising industry in Germany has grown significantly over the last decade. From 1998 to 2008, the total number of franchisors increased from 630 to 950 companies.
Read More Is your franchise fit for Germany ?Is Your Franchise Fit For Canada?
The Canadian franchise industry is the largest franchise market per capita in the world and the world’s second largest franchise market, after the United States. Canada has close to 76,000 franchises operating nationwide, operated by nearly 1,000 brands.
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