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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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Acquiring an international brand comes with many built-in advantages, but franchisors must conduct due diligence and plan strategically for long-term success
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Operational discipline, a strong culture, and an ability to scale the concept are all major factors to consider before expanding internationally
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Our February roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, and South Africa
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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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Partnering with the right master franchisee can help brands establish a presence in a foreign market and grow
  • Jayson Tipp
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Franchisors must keep in mind these important factors when deciding whether to take their brand to a foreign country
  • Jordan Levine
  • 3,033 Reads 10 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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Our January roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, Japan, Mexico, and Scotland
  • Kevin Behan
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The latest updates on how the tariffs are impacting the franchise community as we reach the end of 2025
  • Joyce Mazero, Josh Goldberg, Alissa Chase
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Despite cultural and operational differences, restaurant concepts from the United States and Europe can be successful in both markets
  • Rebecca Viani
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Expansion into the Middle East requires due diligence into the local regulations as well as the culture and demand of customers in the region
  • Josh York
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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 December roundup of international franchise news travels to China, Dubai, India, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. 
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Brands that thrive overseas make smart, respectful changes without compromising their identity
  • William Edwards
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Franchises must strategically test their concept and the best markets to enter before deciding to expand to Europe
  • Brian Kelley
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Brands must be intentional with their identity, purpose, and partners when they expand internationally
  • Carolyne Canady
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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 November roundup of international franchise news travels to Brazil, Canada, England, Iraq, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates.   
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,715 Reads 1 Shares
School of Rock executive shares details about his career path and how he has helped expand the brand to 24 schools in seven international countries
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The best franchises view international locations as long-term commitments
  • Benjamin Simon 
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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 October roundup of international franchise news travels to Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Iraq, Japan, and Mexico
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,895 Reads 1 Shares
Our September roundup of international franchise news travels to Brazil, England, India, Singapore, and Vietnam
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  • 4,235 Reads 4 Shares
Establishing strong partnerships with master franchises in international markets is a key to sustained success
  • Larisa Walega
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Franchises must pick the right local partnerships, establish a strong foundation, and build slowly for sustained success in foreign markets
  • Gerardo Flores
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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
  • 4,702 Reads 3 Shares
If your brand has global ambitions, plan for tariff-induced volatility
  • William Edwards
  • 4,413 Reads 2 Shares
By combining consistent brand identity with a strong local culture and operations, franchises have an opportunity for sustained success in Puerto Rico
  • Justin Tirri and David Conklin
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Franchises must establish a proven foundation with a strategic plan to achieve sustainable foreign growth
  • Benjamin Simon
  • 6,151 Reads 23 Shares
Our August roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, India, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom
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