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Retail Asia26/02/2019

Singapore-based burger chain VeganBurg is seeking new franchisees to expand its business in California. The company will hold a franchising conference in Las Vegas next month, expected to be attended by many Californian companies and individuals evaluating franchise concepts. “VeganBurg has developed a passionate following from customers in Singapore and internationally and we have spent […]

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Retail Asia20/02/2019

PepsiCo India’s bottling partner Varun Beverages Monday said its board has approved plans to acquire franchise rights of the beverages and snacks major in South and West regions. The board has approved the company’s intent to enter into a binding agreement with PepsiCo India Holdings to acquire franchise rights in the two regions for a national bottling, sales and distribution […]

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Retail Asia28/01/2019

Jollibee Foods has confirmed it is taking legal action against a copycat restaurant in China. A recent Facebook post which went viral featuring the Chinese restaurant – named JoyRulBee – drew much attention among internet users in the Philippines, after a Filipino couple travelling in Guangxi spotted the the familiar mascot and documented the knockoff. […]

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Retail Asia28/01/2019

Subway Hong Kong has chosen a university campus to launch the first of its new-generation store concepts in Greater China. The Fresh Forward restaurant decor marks a modernisation for the iconic made-to-order sandwich chain which with a new development office in Hong Kong and Macau is achieving same-store annual sales growth of more than 20 […]

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Retail Asia25/01/2019

South Korean private equity firm Unison Capital is selling its Gong Cha bubble tea franchise in a deal likely to fetch up to US$442 million. The company purchased the brand four years ago for KRW34 billion ($30 million), before taking over its global headquarters in Taiwan in a KRW40 billion ($35.45 million) deal in 2017. […]

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Retail Asia17/01/2019

Thailand franchise consultancy Gnosis Co expects a healthy market for franchises in the country. Gnosis MD Sethaphong Phadungpisuth said more than 50 chains from both local and international brands are exploring the market this year following measures to ease regulations on the part of the Business Development Department. “The Thailand franchise market will become more […]

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Retail Asia20/12/2018

Chinese hot-pot chain Haidilao is to open its first outlet in Vietnam. The outlet is located on the second floor of the 68-story Bitexco building in Ho Chi Minh City. Without revealing the opening date, the company has been recruiting office staff and restaurant crews for its Vietnam debut. Hai Di Lao Viet Nam Holdings […]

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Retail Asia20/12/2018

Little Caesars Pizza Philippines will launch with its first restaurant next month. The move continues the expansion of the brand’s international footprint with new restaurants in Southeast Asia. The first restaurant to open under the new franchise relationship with local operator Palmtree PH Foods Corp will be located at the Metrosquare Building in Manila. Senior […]

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Retail Asia19/12/2018

Jollibee Malaysia has opened its first outlet – in the beachside city of Kota Kinabalu. CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong said opening in Malaysia marked a new chapter for the group. “We invite Malaysians to come and see for themselves why people line up for hours.” Jollibee Foods head of international business, Dennis Flores, said Jollibee is […]

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Retail Asia10/12/2018

Rampai-Niaga, The Body Shop Malaysia franchisee, is planning an IPO that could raise RM200 million (US$48 million). The company is considering submitting a listing application to the local securities regulator shortly, targeting a presence on Bursa Malaysia by the second quarter of next year at the earliest, according to a source close to the firm. […]

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Retail Asia26/06/2018

Prospective franchisees and investors will have the opportunity to meet with international franchisors at a VF Franchise Consulting event in Jakarta from July 18–19. VF’s CEO Sean T Ngo said foreign brands are eying the Indonesia franchise market because of its size and potential. “Not only is food & beverage fast-growing, it is also a […]

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Retail Asia07/06/2018

After watches, India’s Titan is planning to take its jewellery retail business to international markets by end of its next financial year. Firstly, the Bengaluru-headquartered company is looking at franchising forays into the Asian market, says Titan Company MD Bhaskar Bhat. “The watches business has a minuscule presence in the international markets,” he says. “The […]

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Retail Asia07/06/2018

World Franchise Associates has announced the signing of an agreement to exclusively represent Captain D’s Seafood Restaurant for development opportunities worldwide. World Franchise Associates assists franchisors to enter new international markets and expertly assists investors to acquire master franchises for the best franchised and most recognized business brands in the world. Captain D’s is the […]

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Retail Asia01/06/2018

International lifestyle retailer Mumuso Thailand plans to open up to 20 franchised stores by the end of next year, and up to 150 in the next five years. From Shanghai, the company promotes lifestyle products with a Korean flare. The brand moved into Thailand in August with a Mumuso lifestyle shop opening in The Mall […]

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Retail Asia09/05/2018

The franchising model has been around a long time in Australia, but a raft of inquiries and negativity surrounding the sector is fuelling uncertainty over its viability moving into the future. The franchising sector has been on the receiving end of a lot of negative political and media attention over the past two years. The industry […]

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Retail Asia24/04/2018

The latest Philippines franchise business matching event is scheduled for Manila in May. Organised by VF Franchise Consulting on May 14 at the Philippines Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the event will showcase leading international franchise brands from the US, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and Japan. Executives from Little Caesars, Presotea, First Code Academy, The […]

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Retail Asia12/03/2018

Chicken franchise Oporto has partnered with Aura Group to fuel its Asian expansion plans. After signalling the company’s intention to move into Singapore late last year, Oporto CEO Craig Tozer said he’s confident the brand is well-positioned for international growth beyond New Zealand, backed by record sales growth and continued domestic expansion. “Taking our brand internationally has […]

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Retail Asia16/08/2017

Thai fans no longer need to travel to England to buy Liverpool Football Club merchandise, with the club’s first official shop for Thailand, CRC Sports, launching in Pattaya. On the second floor of Central Festival shopping mall, the shop is being run by former Pattaya City Council member Rattanachai Suthidechanai, who has invested THB3 million […]

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Retail Asia11/08/2017

Saha Lawson, which runs Lawson 108 convenience stores in Thailand, has awarded franchise rights to oil group Susco to open outlets at its new petrol stations. Under the agreement, part of Japanese company’s bid to grow Lawson 108 outlets to 500 units by 2020, Susco will initially open two stores at new petrol stations in […]

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Retail Asia27/07/2017

Danish urban juice bar and coffee concept Joe & The Juice has bought back the brand’s franchise rights for Singapore and Hong Kong from Singapore’s Norbreeze Group. Norbreeze was running the brand’s network in both cities. Branches had opened in shopping centres such as Hong Kong’s Times Square and at Hong Kong International Airport. Founded […]

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