Japan Feature Articles

Japan Feature Articles

Looking for a franchise opportunity in Japan? Whether you're a first-time business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, Japan offers exciting potential for franchise success. From food and beverage to retail and services, the diverse economic landscape in Japan is ripe for franchise opportunities. Explore the best franchise options today and take the next step toward business ownership in Japan.

Informative articles to support business buyers, franchisees, and franchisors in Japan.

Learn about conditions in North America, South America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
  • William Edwards
  • 1,893 Reads 6 Shares
Chain plans 70 percent of growth to come in foreign markets through 2028
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,515 Reads 4 Shares
Franchisors must be able to customize their products and services to the local preferences of a foreign market
  • Bob Kaufman
  • 2,590 Reads 119 Shares
Our February roundup of international franchise news travels to Belgium, Canada, England, Japan, and Mexico.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,167 Reads 5 Shares
Our December roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, England, Japan, Mexico, Qatar and the U.S.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,151 Reads 3 Shares
In other countries, franchise units can be found in exotic spots
  • William Edwards
  • 3,760 Reads 7 Shares
Our May roundup of international franchise news travels to Bangladesh, Canada, China, Egypt, Italy, New Zealand, Maldives, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the U.K.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,531 Reads 1 Shares
Our February roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Spain, and the U.S.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,179 Reads 1 Shares
With a solid strategy and the right partners, your brand could be poised for international growth in 2024.
  • William Edwards
  • 4,990 Reads 2 Shares
The 2024 Global Consumer Trends Index from Marigold is available for downloading
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,004 Reads 1 Shares
Our January roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Denmark, the U.K., Japan, Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Uruguay
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,751 Reads 3 Shares
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Tips from international on overseas expansion. First learn the local culture and ways of doing business
  • Bill Edwards
  • 4,972 Reads
When Adrian Mahendrata expanded his franchise brand from Australia to the U.S., he was surprised to find different rules in different states
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 4,418 Reads 3 Shares
Views on technology use in franchising from around the world
  • William Edwards & Keith Gerson
  • 5,005 Reads
Our May roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Korea, and Ecuador
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,238 Reads 5 Shares
Thinking of taking your brand abroad? First check this list of essential factors to consider before dipping your toes into international waters.
  • William Edwards 
  • 4,347 Reads
2023 report on global consumer trends emphasizes the value of the human connection in a tech-heavy world
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 7,184 Reads 17 Shares
Bill Edwards’ biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,102 Reads 1 Shares
Our November roundup of international franchise expansion reports on deals in Costa Rica, India, Canada, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Asia
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,625 Reads 11 Shares
Dynata’s Global Consumer Trends survey finds people struggling more, spending less
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,606 Reads 2 Shares
Our September roundup of international franchise expansion reports on deals from Asia to the Middle East as global brands continue to find ways to grow in 2022
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 8,122 Reads 3 Shares
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The latest global economic forecast from Euromonitor International paints a fairly gloomy picture for international business growth
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 6,495 Reads 3 Shares
New master franchise deal brings Wayback Burgers to the Dominican Republic
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 9,627 Reads 5 Shares
Our monthly roundup of international franchise expansion, with a focus on food, from bubble tea to coffee, pizza, chicken, and burgers
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,681 Reads 5 Shares
International franchise deals continue, even as the global economy struggles to deal with potential impacts of Covid’s latest subvariant
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,036 Reads 2 Shares
International franchise deals continue, even as the global economy struggles to bounce back from Covid
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,678 Reads 6 Shares
Gong cha bubble tea is expanding in the U.S. Here’s their master (franchising) plan
  • Andrew Sternburg
  • 5,405 Reads 9 Shares
7-Eleven enters Israel with a master franchise agreement
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,641 Reads 5 Shares
Bill Edwards releases his 2022 country-by-country international franchise development projections
  • William Edwards
  • 9,776 Reads 55 Shares
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants enters Japan with its first restaurant in Tokyo
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,469 Reads 2 Shares

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