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International

International franchise opportunities and global expansion are heating up, with American brands growing abroad and foreign brands opening franchised units in the U.S. Investing in the international business arena can be highly rewarding, but is not for everyone as laws, cultures, and even diets vary widely. Learn from franchisees and franchisors who have navigated these challenges successfully.

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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
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Our April roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, Germany, England, India, and Ireland. 
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Franchisors must be able to customize their products and services to the local preferences of a foreign market
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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
  • Kevin Behan
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Our March roundup of international franchise news travels to China, Dominican Republic, England, India, Qatar, and Scandinavia.
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Success in a new country largely depends on who represents the brand
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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
  • Kevin Behan
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Our February roundup of international franchise news travels to Belgium, Canada, England, Japan, and Mexico.
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With thriving economies, cultural fit, and market demand, Middle East countries offer attractive opportunities for international expansion
  • Joe Lewis
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Growth of QSRs and multi-brand ownership create opportunities for franchise growth in Canada 
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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
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The best international master franchisees combine operational experience, local market insight, and shared plans for growth
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New group to serve as master franchisee for global brands looking for US growth
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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
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Our December roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, England, Japan, Mexico, Qatar and the U.S.
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Here's a guide to resources and strategies for franchisors looking to expand internationally
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Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
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Our November roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, Greece, India, Poland, Taiwan, Tanzania, and the U.S.
  • Kevin Behan
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Having passionate, talented local franchisees and providing a system of training and support is an essential part of international franchise expansion
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Successful international expansion maintains brand standards while adapting to individual country market dynamics 
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Restaurant chain has commitments for 10,000 additional global units
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Our October roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, China, Dubai, England, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.
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  • 3,581 Reads 4 Shares
Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents
  • Kevin Behan
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International franchise expert provides alternatives to barriers restaurants face with European expansion
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